Thr Dreaded 8 o clock hour

My little one has a fussy hour. Does yours? Hers is 8 PM, everyday. I thought we were in the clear since she napped at different times than her usual schedule. 8:15- yay! We did it! Sound asleep 8:25- Molly screaming a horrible cry. It makes my heart ache when she cries this way. No bottle, paci, hold, sway cannot fix.the only thing that calms her for a few seconds is me making sounds. I've been trying to remember lyrics to all lullabys but whe ,n she cries uncontrollably, I draw blanks! And the only thing that comes out of my mouth is "Ma ma ma.. me me me" and she pauses and seems to stare at me with a confused expression. I can't help but laugh sometimes. My mouth got tired of saying "ma me" endlessly. DUH! There are other vowels! "Ma ma ma. Meh meh meh. Mi mi mi. Mo mo mo. Muh muh muh. And sometimes My my my." I bought myself afew more seconds! Right on! Well the 8 PM cryfest usually lasts and hour, hour fifteen tops. So come 9:15-ish, she had settled down. Still wide awake. My favorite time! I pulled out her little play mat, jungle gym looking thinger for the first time. Wow! She loved it! All the colors caught her attention. She was kicking and waving her arms frantically. Her eyes were wide with excitement! About 10 minutes later I she was getting pooped. I pulled her from under there to make sure play mat stays a happy and enjoyable place. 10:30, still awake and calm. I was liking it but I myself was wearing down. 11PMsweet! She is drifting off. Just enough energy to finish this post and occasionally pat her on her back to keep asleep. Time for this mama to nap! Good night world!

Coffee, company and formula

I commend all parents who deal or have dealt with a colicky baby. Miss molly has been constipated for a couple of days and she seems so uncomfortable! I wish I could take her pain away. I've tried all remedies and nurse suggestions after callling Ped's office. Nothing! But I have gotten her to relax with baths! She's asleep in my arms and I am happy she is getting rest. I on the other hand am craving coffee (coffee pot is on, its 10:47PM), soda,ice water all at the same time. On the thought of beverages, my little darling is formula fed. I was set on nursing her but it didn't pan out. By the second week I was stressed out and I'm sure that's what caused me to dry up. I had been supplementing with formula since day one. I hate all the negativity I've gotten from formula feeding. I felt horrible I had to admit that I need to give my baby formula because we couldn't latch, then I couldn't produce/pump enough- I didn't need nobody else to pile on the guilt! This being from nurses and all. Family was understanding, thankfully. On another note, my parents were over for dinner. Enjoyed the company. They enjoyed being in the presence of my baby girl. Well, off to hopefully pour myself a HOT cup of coffee and enjoy it HOT! I've made plenty pots of joe and molly thinks its the perfect time to wake up and demand to be held. Stale, cold coffee for me since she's been born.

Intro

Hello! My name is Krystal. I live in a small town in California. I have a new addition in my life. Her name is Molly Angel. Since she was born in November, I've wanted to share my happiness with the world! The amazing powers she has! She has a spell on me and I love it! She is four weeks old and growing so fast! I have wanted to start this blog for quite some time but there is no time. Well, maybe there is but I feel so consumed by it all. The first two weeks I was in a zombie state of mind. Her schedule was so off! But, now it seems she is getting a hang of the day/night deal. But when she is sound asleep, and I'm able to put her down, I assume I could get stuff done (laundry, dinner, cleaning..showering, eating) but I find myself sitting. Either enjoying the quiet me time or staring at her sleep peacefully. And before I know, she is up and my chances of doing anything are out the window. Right now I can only think of everything great because she is worth all and any frustrations. Her non stop crying at 2AM? All forgotten and forgiven when she is sound asleep in my arms at 4AM and she gives a side qwuirky smile. I am so in love with her. The perfect nose, long lashes and the roundest cherub cheeks this world has ever seen! Too mushy for you? Don't worry, I'm sure shit will get real, soon. ;)