Bobby!

Grace Anderson3 said:It might actually be his very first word—just because he’s so persistent about wanting more, I honestly wonder how Hans manages to fit so much milk inside him (he's already gained 25 ounces more than when he was born 🙂).

One less-than-ideal development—the crying—has hit a new peak now that his appetite has spiked alongside these frequent colic fits. I found myself weeping yesterday after he spent two straight hours being fussy and inconsolable. We're spending most of our time just holding him after every feeding now, mostly to try and head off any extra crying caused by those cramps. We're really banking on those probiotic drops helping things move along in his gut eventually.
Now that I have a little bit of experience under my belt, I’ve realized there are some things people just don't talk about enough; for instance, the way he screams during diaper changes used to terrify me at first. I kept worrying he was in actual pain or that he'd somehow hurt his neck... but my pediatrician explained that for newborns, being undressed is just this "new, strange, and unsettling" sensation, which is why they freak out. Two friends of mine shared similar stories, though one's situation sounded even more intense: her baby would actually hold his breath while being changed, almost turning blue. After hearing that, Baby's screaming doesn't seem quite as scary, and obviously not every change is that dramatic, but it's still going to take me some time to find my zen during these rougher moments.

Thanks for listening.

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Grace Anderson3, I know how hard this is and that there isn't much you can say in those heavy moments. 🙂

I can only tell you what I've seen around me. Most babies deal with colic and all that crying and struggling. For some, it drags on until they're six months old, while for others, it passes much earlier and much more smoothly.

A friend of mine noticed her little one's cramps seemed tied to her own diet, so once she cut out peas, cabbage, and spicy foods, things improved significantly. It might be worth tracking whether what you eat affects his cramping.

For some, probiotic drops did the trick.

Everyone tells you not to hold the baby constantly or they'll get used to it, yet everyone ends up carrying them day and night anyway. Honestly, what else is there to do but try everything you can? 🙂

Hans says he’s going to record the sound of a power drill and play it for the kid. Apparently, the plan is to see if that gets him hooked on tools from day one. 🤔

stormygardener93 said:Josh, I really value your advice. It’s a shame I didn't come across it sooner. 🙂

I know a kid who was basically out cold from the very first notes of Grdović's hit, and just seconds before that, he was having a total meltdown. 🤣

Did they play "It's Not All About the Money"? 🍿

Walter Baker2 said:So, are you actually going to let him sleep on your shoulder after you eat?

Yeah, I’m doing that... but sometimes you just have to hold them upright in different positions because even after a few burps, they start crying all over again. Today's been okay so far—no spasms. 👍

Oh man, I just remembered something—one of my friends mentioned her baby actually slept the best when she was working as a dishwasher. I don’t even need to tell you she was on her feet constantly; she’d just pop the little one into a bouncer and keep them right there in the kitchen with her while she worked. 😬

Grace Anderson3 said:Did they play "It's Not All About the Money"? 🍿

They played this one 🙂🙂

Nicole Myers said:It just hit me—one of my friends had a baby who slept like an absolute dream while she was working as a dishwasher. I should probably mention she worked nonstop; she’d just pop the little one in a bouncer and bring them right into the kitchen with her. 😬

Was the kid hanging out in the kitchen later too?

stormygardener93 said:this was playing 🙂🙂

I could have guessed that. 🙂