Well chums, my little Molly is five weeks old now, and it has been a rough ride!
I've not been very well - thank you so much for all the lovely comments on the last post - but I'm getting better now.
And Molly... Well, she is fighting fit. Fighting being the key word... my goodness she has a strong set of lungs on her and a steely determination NOT to sleep. She screams, she grunts and strains and whines and groans and, well, there's no "ooooh" "aaahh" or "coooo". Nope. Frankly she sounds more like a constipated angry parrot. All the time. Even when she's (eventually) sleeping.... She has an enormous appetite and is growing really fast.
I havent done any sewing to tell you about. I havent done anything at all other than change nappies, do laundry, make feeds up, stick bottles in her mouth, cuddle, rock, walk, and play with her, and cry and tear my hair out every day and night about what on earth my wee miss is so angry about!!! I've had the all clear that there is absolutely nothing wrong, its apparently just a phase she will grow out of eventually. Cheery thought.....
I do have a wee bit of news though. Me and my wee family (Molly moo and Miss Elliecat) are going to live with Granny and Grampa for a wee while, since daddy will be going back to sea shortly. Seriously cannot wait!!! Fingers crossed our travel arrangements (two ferries) dont get messed up with all this stormy weather. You never know, with granny and grampas help I might even get to sew again one day!
Off to get some earplugs and more headache pills, hope no one reading has been too affected by the rain.
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aww hugs! It's not all happy glows having a new born. Mine had the 'no sleep for me' phase for a solid two years thank you very much! So yeah I suppose they grow out of it 'eventually' ;-)
ReplyDeleteNot normal, no worries! Your little one will settle in a few weeks or so like all the other babies do. Enjoy your stay with the grandparents x
Welcome to parenting, surely someone told you that this was normal, well at least it was with my first. It seemed all I did was clean up the baby, feed the baby, rock the baby to sleep, get maybe 20 minutes till the baby was awake and the cycle started. I am so glad you are off to your parent's house, they must be so excited to have you all close at hand. Let them have their shifts, they will even like it.
ReplyDeleteOh well, that all sounds perfectly normal to me!!!
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you are coming back over the water, and the Grands will be a great comfort xxx
PS, The anger? She was all cosy, warm and buffered from the world for 9 months, and now she has been rudely plucked out into the world, and into the bloody Shetland Isles at that - I'd be f'ing angry too!
A friend once described her thoughts when dealing with her strong-willed baby daughter. "A person like that will always manage in life" she used to tell herself. A happy thought in a frustrating moment. I wish you all the best! Thank you for sharing this with us!
ReplyDeleteYou poor soul. That all sounds reassuring normal! I hope the wind calms down enough for your travels :) have a lovely time with the grandparents! Xxx
ReplyDeleteHelen never slept and people used to tell me it meant she was intelligent. (a) I wanted to slap them at the time, and (b) if they were right I desperately wanted a stupid baby at the time. You live, the babies thrive and you do get your life back eventually, albeit changed, better, weirdly wonderful. Love you missus. Have a good trip to your parents and let them help as much as possible.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs! We have all been there!mhave they ruled out reflux? Especially silent reflux? There are some doctors that don't believe it exists and call it "colic" but every parent with a reflux baby know damn well that it exists!
ReplyDeleteMy babies didn't have reflux but not1 had a difficult birth and was also a unhappy baby, I took him to some cranial osteopath sessions, I swear they really helped him! It could be that he simply grew out of whatever it was.... But he was much happier after a few sessions.
Sounds exhausting, here's hoping your parents can help ease the trauma, i'm sure they will, and you'll be able to enjoy life with your little one :o)
ReplyDeleteI was just going to ask about silent reflux but see that Tammy has already mentioned it! I hope that Molly learns to love sleep soon...Hope the move goes well and that neither Molly nor Elliecat freak out on the ferries! Take care xxx
ReplyDeleteI am delighted to hear of your plans to visit the grand-folks for an extended time. A little help from them, a little sleep and a little sewing will have the three of you ship shape in no time. You're going to survive, Sarah, and be all the more wonderful for having gone through it. xx
ReplyDeleteIf the baby is on formula.switch! My son suffered through formula sensitivity and years later we discovered what the problem was...They can be sensitive to any of the styles so try different kinds.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I know I shouldn't laugh, but love the constipated parrot reference! Maybe I should come and scare her to sleep again ;o)
ReplyDeleteHahaha....sounds like everything is great other than you being tired that is!:) Good mommy!:) Lovely that you can go to your parents while the man is away...hopefully two more sets of arms will give you a chance to rest, rest, rest!:)
ReplyDeleteWe are in the mist of another snow storm...hopefully we won't get the 12"+ that they are predicting!
Hang in there Sarah. Mu first screamed and moaned and I thought he hated me he was so angry. He's 20 now and ok. Let your mum and dad take the strain. :)
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like having your parents to help out and they will love it, or at least mine did! I still spend every Wednesday with them both and have done since Dan was a little baby. It's a much needed bit of rest bite. I guess she will settle down eventually, but that's not much good to you now! Grab those moments that you get to yourself when you stay with your mum and dad and enjoy them, do some sewing, go to the supermarket or for a walk and don't feel bad about it :) xxxxx
ReplyDeleteYou're doing great...just do what you have to to get through each day (and night)!
ReplyDeleteHaha Hadley has made me laugh, I think she's hit the nail on the head! Have a good time at your parents, hope you get the rest you need.
ReplyDeleteNo-one ever tells you that having kids is a TOTAL crap shoot & sometimes it sucks. Then it hopefully gets better BUT you never want to hear that when you are in hell.
ReplyDeleteReally sorry that it is sucking at the moment & hope that it gets better & you get loads of rest at your Mam's.
The Grands should help. It takes a village.
Indeed it does take a village, esp with the first one and dad being away. Best to you all.
ReplyDeleteMy Lucy was a very unsettled and colicky babe, but she's a fantastic teenager now so I'm convinced she got it all out of her system early! One day you will reap the rewards!! Hang in there, and safe travels. Jxo
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to hear from you and know you are alive. Hope you get pampered at the grandparents! Xxx
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah, sending big hugs. I remember how exhausting it all is. My 2nd was always crying. How lovely that you get to stay with your mum and dad
ReplyDeleteThe first three months are brutal! My heart and all my love are yours!!! Xxooooo
ReplyDeleteOh dear, you got a boken one ;)
ReplyDeleteHope she gets out of the parrot stage soon. Meanwhile have a good visit with the folks.
bless you - I feel your pain. I hope that things settle down soon xxxxx
ReplyDelete:( sorry about this "phase" and hope it gets better soon! Instead of posting sewing progress, we all want to see baby progress! :)
ReplyDeleteWe have a constipated angry parrot here too! He's much better at 19weeks than he was at 5 - this too will pass! Enjoy the newborn snuggles, I'm sad to say that my little baba is changing in front of my eyes daily :-(
ReplyDeleteI remember the constipated parrot noises, especially when the wee man was asleep and I was wide awake having to listen to it! Took about three months to calm down - I think it is just them stretching after been squished for so long. Once your on the main land maybe see if you can find a children's osteopath? My friend's husband is one and he works wonders
ReplyDeleteIt sounds pretty tough at the moment - glad you are going to your parents - I really regret that I didn't ask for more help with my first (wonder where child 2 gets her extreme stubbornness from?!?). Sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteMy dad once said that the first 32 years were the worst ( I was 32 at the time ) but it does get easier !!!! And I'm sure being with mum and dad will help! Xx
ReplyDeleteI feel your headache! Rest easy and it will all get better, the first few months can be really hard. You are doing just right, soon she'll be cooing at you. Nice to know that you get to be with grandparents!
ReplyDeleteFirstly huge congrats Sarah on the birth of Molly, she's beautiful. So sorry to hear that you are exhausted and glad to know you are off to your Mum and Dads for extra hands and extra naps xxx
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time with granny and grandpa - good to hear news from you and hope things are getting better for you all.
ReplyDeleteI have no idea how anyone survives with a baby, but apparently you do! Enjoy your time at your mum n dads - they will spoil you both! Xx
ReplyDeleteMy granddaughter, who is almost 4 months, was just the same at first. Constant crying and eating but finally that is now mixed with lots of coos, smiles and cuddles. So great that you will have some help from loving grandparents during the tough times. It will get better!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you haven't been well, and that Molly has been normal! 12 weeks, 12 weeks, repeat that to yourself over and over. After that most babies seem to settle down. If not there's probably something actually making them uncomfortable. A friend recently said that the jump from two to three kids was the rudest shock for her. I found the jump from none to one the hardest! Such a tip your life upside down experience.
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