I realize that it has been almost 12 days since I've posted...I'm sorry! Things have been a little hectic around here, trying to figure this whole baby thing out :) I've also been struggling with what to write about, so I thought everyone would appreciate an update on the Gibson household.
Izzy is doing well and eating like a horse! She will be 4 weeks old this Friday. She and I have a sleep then eat or eat then sleep routine during the day and then at some time after 6 pm every evening she goes into her "fussy" time. I put "fussy" in quotes because I think this is clearly a misnomer. When I think of fussy, I think of angry baby noises and just general fussing. The word "fussy" does not evoke thoughts of what goes on in our house every evening. During her "fussy" time, which apparently is every young baby's "fussy" time, Izzy has a period where she just screams...again, like a wild animal. Sometimes we can get her to calm down for short periods of time, but the screaming, or rather "fussing", will inevitably start again. We've started to adopt a sort of cathartic or pressure cooker theory for her "fussing", meaning she just has to get it out at some point. The longer we try to keep her happy, the more we're prolonging the inevitable "fussing" and the later I'll be up with her. Alas, we're learning that when all else fails, we have to let her "fuss" until she tires herself out and goes to sleep. Although that seems like hours, it's usually only for an hour or so. Big thanks to our moms and dads for helping us with her "fussy" times last weekend :)
Let's see, what else is new? I think this is the real reason for my lack of posting lately...I just don't have much to write about! Izzy and I have been going out and about during the days. Usually it's just small trips around town while she's sleeping. She REALLY likes car rides, so that makes things easier as well. Izzy got her first pair of denim overalls last weekend from my parents, so I'll keep everyone happy with some pics :) Sorry for the boring post! If anyone has suggestions for future posts, please let me know, my creative wells are running dry!
Izzy is doing well and eating like a horse! She will be 4 weeks old this Friday. She and I have a sleep then eat or eat then sleep routine during the day and then at some time after 6 pm every evening she goes into her "fussy" time. I put "fussy" in quotes because I think this is clearly a misnomer. When I think of fussy, I think of angry baby noises and just general fussing. The word "fussy" does not evoke thoughts of what goes on in our house every evening. During her "fussy" time, which apparently is every young baby's "fussy" time, Izzy has a period where she just screams...again, like a wild animal. Sometimes we can get her to calm down for short periods of time, but the screaming, or rather "fussing", will inevitably start again. We've started to adopt a sort of cathartic or pressure cooker theory for her "fussing", meaning she just has to get it out at some point. The longer we try to keep her happy, the more we're prolonging the inevitable "fussing" and the later I'll be up with her. Alas, we're learning that when all else fails, we have to let her "fuss" until she tires herself out and goes to sleep. Although that seems like hours, it's usually only for an hour or so. Big thanks to our moms and dads for helping us with her "fussy" times last weekend :)
Let's see, what else is new? I think this is the real reason for my lack of posting lately...I just don't have much to write about! Izzy and I have been going out and about during the days. Usually it's just small trips around town while she's sleeping. She REALLY likes car rides, so that makes things easier as well. Izzy got her first pair of denim overalls last weekend from my parents, so I'll keep everyone happy with some pics :) Sorry for the boring post! If anyone has suggestions for future posts, please let me know, my creative wells are running dry!
Leslie and Jeff -
Izzy is so cute in her new overalls. Thanks for posting the new pix. It sounds like you guys are really into a routine - even the "fussy" times. I thought I had seen adults mad, but NOTHING compares to the anger of a little baby. That red face and those lungs... whew! I hope you are feeling better. We've been thinking about you all! Love,Meredith, Rich and Christian
Awww....doesn't she look like a little angel when she's asleep? Looking at her like that, you can almost forget those nightly scream sessions. Oh well, this will pass. She sure was a good little girl all day except for her "fussy" time last Saturday. She really looks cute in those overalls! Love, Mama and Daddy
She is adorable in the overalls! She will be in riding gear before we know it. Time goes so quickly.
Hope her fussy time grow less and less. Wish we could be around to relieve you more. Love, Mom and Dad
Glad to hear that you all are doing well! Lucky you are blessed with one that likes the car! What did people do with screaming babies before cars? Don't worry, the "fussy" time will pass. Your theory is good and it will be much easier with your good attitude towards it all! Hope we see you all soon. I still want to bring you a dinner - let me know when! Take care & Kisses to Izzy! - Becky