to be fussy or not to be....
Norah has definitely been more fussy the past few days. We are thinking that the medicine was having more impact than we thought. She has also been doing this thing where she swallows really loudly, then gasps for air. It's awful and scary. It's happened in the past, but is starting to happen a lot more often the past couple of days. Friday was her last day on medicine. So, I gave her some medicine again last night hoping that it would make sleeping more comfortable for her and I called the Dr. P first thing this morning. I am waiting to hear back from him, I think he is going to start her on a different reflux medicine. Hopefully we get this done asap so we can have the medicine by the time we leave for thanksgiving.
to sleep or not to sleep...
yikes. it has been a little rough lately. Norah has some good days, some bad. Her naps have become more and more inconsistent. It's funny, it is like as soon as we feel like we are starting to get in a rhythm, things change. It's actually not funny, it's frustrating. We were in a bit of a pattern, which in the past week has gone out the window. I'm not sure what caused this, the reflux medicine change, teething, her getting older and realizing I'm putting her to bed, etc. That said, I'm planning on diving into "sleep training" as soon as we get back from Denver. That is as long as the reflux is back under control. I think this training is going to include less sleep at first, crying (Norah and mine) and stress. But we can't keep waking up like we are. I'm getting cranky and frustrated, and I think so is Norah. Thank God for Ryan, the only sane one in the house. Even Bailey is losing it - she can't figure out why I'm in our room half the night, Norah's half the night, etc.! Ha Ha.
we love her.
Even amidst the frustration of no sleep, a fussy baby, a baby that won't sit still and is never completely content..... WE LOVE HER. One adorable smile makes up for a thousand cries, and one giggle makes up for a million. We are enjoying being parents so much. It is harder than we ever imagined, but also better than we ever imagined.
Norah is starting to be able to put teether toys in her mouth, this one actually vibrates when you bite on it!
more playing in the park.
Heavenly Father, Thank You that you are in control, because we all obviously know I'm not. Thank you for your perfect plan. Thank You that you love Norah more than we do....amazing. Thank You Father that you are protecting Norah's spirit and soul..and ours. I ask you for more of YOUR peace.
As I was reading a book this week, I love this revelation that J. Prince came across. Verse John 14:27 says: Peace I leave with you, MY peace I give to you, not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Jesus isn't giving me "a peace" but he his giving me "His Peace", and how amazing it would be to have the peace of his.
So I thank you Lord for Your peace. We love you. ~Amen
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