Posts by Mama4life14

Around 3 weeks babies tend to have a normal fussy time. This link really helped me. http://kellymom.com/parenting/parenting-faq/fussybaby/ Also if you go to YouTube and search "purple crying period" there's a video that will explain it...

Quote:Originally Posted by GabiCristian  I'm glad to hear that the grunting's normal. Mine does that, too. Do your babies have an "evening fussy time"? What time is it, and how long does it last? Gideon tends to be fussy from 9-10...

Dandilion-my little girl does the grunting and straining too! I remember my son doing it when he was a newborn. I think it continues for a little while. Like Berrymama said, it's because they're digestive systems are still learning how...

Yay OtherMother!! So happy for you! A quick labor! Glad you are happy with everything!!

I just found this link and it makes me feel better about the fussiness my little girl is experiencing. Who knew that babies have a "normal" fussiness period! And she's right on with a growth spurt. That explains a...

I'm struggling a bit too. My DH has been on holidays and he's been helping a lot when he's home, but he's been gone some evenings and when I am alone with the 2 kids I get pretty overwhelmed. My newborn seems to just cry for no reason....

I don't know if there are any specific albums for childbirth, but the one song that I kept listening to during labor was Aftermath by United. It's a beautiful Christian song that just helped me focus on the fact that I am in Gods hands...

Great idea TJ! I started my pregnancy at 120 lbs and ended at 155 lbs. I'm down to 133 lbs already at 3 weeks PP. I think nursing, what seems like around the clock, is helping my weight go down. And just like you TJ, I snacked a LOT...

Great story Voondrop!! Congrats on your little one!

I look forward to reading your birth story when the time comes Kitteh Thanks everyone for reading!! I love to share this story with whoever will listen! Such an awesome experience