It appears that Libby's colic has ended! HIP-HIP-HOORAY! She does still show symptoms of reflux, but even that is greatly improving with the medication and formula. We go back to the doctor for our 4-month check-up on 8/20, so we'll talk about it then. I'm just so happy I can't even stand it! But she is so happy, too. ALWAYS smiling and starting to giggle like her brother. ;)
It took a long week, but we got the babies on a napping schedule! Three cheers for that! I read a great book on napping called Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child (I highly recommend it) and tried the strategies and after 1 week, they are taking 3 great naps a day and going down at 7 PM every night. They usually wake up at about midnight or 1 AM and sometimes again at around 4 for a bottle. Most nights, they only wake up once. But last night--- drum roll, please..... THEY SLEPT THROUGH THE NIGHT! That's right-- from 8 PM (we were out with friends and a little late) until 6 AM!!! Wooo hooooo. Let's pray that keeps up!
Since the babies are starting daycare in a few weeks, I decided we should try to get them used to being in the same room in different cribs. They were sleeping separately (Libby was in our room in the Amby Hammock Swing-- for babies with reflux) and Drew was in his crib. Well, it took only about 1 week and they are favoring their room over anything else. It was a rough start for Libby since she was so used to being in our room and in this cuddly hammock. The crib just seemed like a big open space that swallowed her whole. Besides getting used to her hands being in her face and in the way a lot, she has done great. In fact, today I put her in the Amby for my convenience for a nap and she wanted nothing to do with it. I took her out and put her in her crib for a minute while I changed Drew and before I knew it, she was fast asleep.
Drewsie is going to be an athlete, or an acrobat of some sort. He has always moved around and kicked a lot, but yesterday I went to get him after a nap and he had rolled onto his left side and appeared to be stuck there! Poor baby didn't know what to think of it. His poor arm was caught underneath and was purple. I got nervous, but massaged it and it went back to pink right away. Phew! Well, today, I went to get him and he was literally on his belly with a big smile on his face. He also took a THREE hour nap today. Maybe he's most comfortable this way. I thought it was too early to be rolling over, especially back to front, but I guess it's a sign that this boy will be running around here soon! In my heart, I'm so happy to see them meeting milestones, but then again, I wish they could stay little (and not so mobile) forever! ;) I also have to keep telling myself that he will turn over if in trouble at night. That maternal instinct is getting at my gut wondering if he's at risk for SIDS now or will suffocate. Guess that motherly worrying never ends, though.
Sadly, I had to pack a few boxes today-- boxes of baby clothes that they've already outgrown. boo hoo. So, bye bye 0-3 months and 3-6 months, here we come! My peanuts are growing so much so fast. I hope I can keep up with it all!
