gripe water

colic.

Colic (also known as infantile colic) is a condition in which an otherwise healthy baby cries or displays symptoms of distress (cramping, moaning, etc) frequently and for extended periods, without any discernible reason. The condition typically appears within the first month of life and often disappears rather suddenly, before the baby is three to four months old, but can last up to 12 months of life.

cringe.

until you have a baby with colic, you have absolutely no idea what it's really like.  you can sympathize and feel bad for the stressed out mom, always on the verge of tears with big black bags under her eyes, but now that i have experienced (and still going strong) a colicky baby, i have a bit of advice for those of you who feel the need to make suggestions.  don't.  A has had colic for about 6 weeks now.. do you honestly think that i haven't tried different "colic" drops or home remedies, or taken my baby to the doctor? 


 the thing i find absolutely the most annoying is "well, have you tried gripe water?  i heard that works.". 
 really.
  no, i hadn't thought of a $2.99 wonder cure.  i actually prefer the meds that costs 4 times as much that works just about the same.  thanks for comin' out.


or better yet, "have you tried...... (insert suggestion here)?  worked with so and so's kid"


please, for the sake of all mother's with colicky children.. don't make suggestions.  Instead, here's what you could say. "oh no, i feel really bad for you.  how about i come over and help you with the baby thursday night so you can have a break?"  most parents with colicky children will not ask for help.  trust me, they feel bad that their perfect little bundles turn into screaming demons for 3 hours ever night.  and that is not something they wish to inflict on their worst enemy.  so make good on the promise to go help them out, and i can guarantee, they'll do the same for you if a similar situation presents itself in your life.


I already have to make good on a promise like that for one very good and awesome friend.
now that my rick mercer type rant is done, i'm going to go enjoy the silence while it lasts :)

11/11/11

song

hear it: amazing grace

Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I'm found
Was blind, but now I see
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace

The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures

[2x]
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace

thoughts on toddlers

this came up in my newsfeed on facebook today.  nothing but the truth!

what we've been doing....

the past few months have revolved around getting ready to meet this little man.   this was a long and a bit of a difficult pregnancy, so we're very happy and relieved that our new little man has been born.  ATG was born on Oct 6, 2011 (2 weeks early!) at 7:52pm, weighing 8lbs 11oz, 21 1/4 inches.  We're so happy he's here, he's healthy and he definately completes our little family.  We love you, A!

bad blogger

summer is all but flying by, and we've been busy with vacation, camping and life.  blog took a backseat for awhile, but as i was doing devotions this morning, a portion of the message really spoke to me and reminded me of changes that have occurred in my life, and the new direction i was pointed in, all according to God's plan for my life.  

i just thought i would share that portion with you today.

We too may experience circumstances that change the course of our lives. But God reminds us of this: I loved you before you loved Me. I want to give you hope and a future. Give all your worries to Me because I care about you (1 John 4:19; Jer. 29:11; 1 Peter 5:7; John 10:10).

we tend to take on all life's problems and worries on our own shoulders before giving them to God.  it's really hard sometimes to "let go and let God".  we have to trust that God knows what's best for us, He loves us, and although we don't see the big picture, He has nothing but plans to help us prosper :)

list.

1. i love my whirlpool tub.  to be more specific, my back loves my whirlpool tub.
2. i am enjoying fresh strawberries, and it makes me happy.
3. the air conditioner is perhaps the greatest invention in the world.
4. my little boy is growing up way too fast for my liking.
5. a line from the blake shelton song, Who Are You When I'm Not Lookin', he sings a line "do you paint your toes cause you bite your nails?"  that's totally me.
6. my list is done because my child just came into the room and now there's quite a lingering odor.