I know it sounds silly, but Charlie and I signed up for playgroup for newborns, which started today. It really is just an expensive way for us new moms to meet other moms and share all of our experiences (good and bad). Jen from school is in the group, so it will be nice to catch up with her and her son every week.
Today we discussed our birth experiences, tummy time (and learned new exercises which Charlie loves!), swaddling (and i bought 2 new blankets to attempt to swaddle him ... something HAS to work to keep him settled at night for more than an hour at a time), and tummy massages. It's nice to hear others' experiences to realize you are not alone and to appreciate some of the things your baby isn't doing!
Charlie has been taking the pacifier a bit more. Granted, mostly for others and not me, but i am glad he has taken it. It really helps him calm down a bit. Hopefully once he is used to it, he'll take it for me also. Of course right now, he knows i have the boob, which is probably mush nicer to suck on than a plastic pacifier.
We also started him on Zantac, poor baby. I don't think he has reflux, but honestly i'll try anything to help with his tummy issues. He gets so stiff, red and screams in such pain after meals. I think it's gas, but it may be a touch of relfux. Hopefully the meds plus swaddling and massages will help reduce the discomfort.
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