Friday, November 19, 2010

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.

2 comments:

  1. oh poor little guy! Your stories amaze me! I have no idea what to expect when we decide to have a baby!!( not for a while!!) That drop stuff sounds like a WAY good investment!

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  2. Good job, Mama! Also, Tessa slept on her tummy almost the whole time she was an infant. I don't know what the people are saying nowadays, since it seems to change every other year - Tummy! Back! Tummy! Back! But, she preferred her tummy - I think it helped her. But I didn't swaddle her, so that might make a difference. And, she slept with us so I could hear her and make sure she was breathing and all of that. Anyways, I'm glad you guys are doing better! Keep up the good work!

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