Three things that have saved my sanity...

So, some of you may already know this, but Sammy has been having tummy trouble for about a month now. He got terrible, painful gas and would fuss so much he wouldn't sleep. It got so bad he literally wouldn't sleep lying flat on his back. Finally, after a month, I think we're on the down hill side of this battle. These three things have helped us through the last month and helped save my sanity. In no particular order:

1. My chiropractor
He's been adjusting Sammy every week, and every week he's gotten a little better.

2. Summer brand Swaddle Me blankets

I know they look like a baby straight jacket, but once I realized Sammy wakes himself up fussing because he wiggles so much I bought one of these. That was also the first night he slept on his back in weeks. Coincidence? Probably not.

3. Colic Calm Gripe Water

This has probably been what has helped us the most. It's the only homeopathic gripe water out there, which means it's made from natural ingredients and is regulated by the FDA. It is AMAZING! Anytime Sammy is screaming I give him a dose and less than a minute later he's calm and perfectly fine. It even gets rid of his hiccups instantly. So amazing! It's a bit pricey, but worth every penny.

One Month

Little Sam is one month old today! It's amazing how time flies! I seriously have no idea where October went. Here's my big boy on his birthday. He's wearing what Nick calls his "Jedi outfit". I can't believe how much he's grown!

This is Sam on his first Halloween! His shirt says "My First Halloween" and his hat is a pumpkin that says "Mommy's Little Pumpkin." It was seriously the cutest thing ever! We had bought him a costume, but he was way too little for it.

And this is what I usually wake up to on a Saturday morning. Nick takes Sam from the room early so I can sleep in and hangs out in the living room. That's Sammy and our cat sharing his lap. Both are fast asleep.

It's been a hectic month but I'm so glad to finally have my little guy here!