Fussiness

While I wouldn't classify Nora as a "colicky" baby, we have definitely entered a new stage of her growth...a very very very fussy stage. Shortly after hitting the 2 month mark (or zero, when talking about her development), she changed from a very mellow baby that only cried when wet or hungry (and stopped as soon as the need was met), to a fussy gassy little girl that screams for what seems like hours. I am not sure how the parents with truely colicky babies survive. It is so painfully to hear her cry and not be able to do anything to fix it!

Phil and I are starting to figure out how to deal with this new behavior and what causes it, but it is trying nonetheless. Consequently, our sleep has become even more erratic and our house even more of a disaster. I suppose just another bump in the road of parenthood! We can't wait to climb over this one and take on the next, hopefully it will involve a little less crying!

Shots suck!

Today Nora had her 2 month shots including the Synagis vaccine for RSV. She did not love being stuck with 4 different needles, but Mom is glad to know she is on track with her vaccinations. No major preventable illnesses in this house!

To get the dosage right for our tiny little girl, they had to weigh her, and I am happy to report she is up to 5lbs 9oz!! That is 8 oz up from last week-she is packing on the weight!

Things here in the Ambrose household are going good- we are looking forward to a visit from Grandpa and Grandma Reale and Auntie Kathy this weekend.

Over 5 POUNDS!!!!

Yesterday Nora had her 2 month check up, and she weighed in at 5 lbs 1oz and is now 17 inches long! We are so excited that our little girl is growing to "regular baby" size and will soon be in "regular baby" clothes :) As far as everything else, we are all doing good- still working on ways to get more sleep at night. Of course that probably won't resolve for at least a couple months when we don't have to wake her to eat anymore.

In other family news, this Friday Phil will be promoted to Captain! He technically already holds the rank, but we have simply been too busy to do the ceremony. I will post pics on in our family album this weekend.