So - how much do I love the blog world???? When I was going through infertility - I felt completlely alone until I started blogging about it and then I started hearing from so many in the same boat and I can't tell you how much it helped. When Harper was in the NICU - I got e-mail after e-mail from mothers who had been there and it gave me SO much encouragement.
And I cried yesterday reading the comments just knowing that I'm not alone again. I'm not the only person who has ever had a baby who screams most of the day. Thank you for all of your suggestions. I'm putting some into use. 
I tried to take a few pictures today - I'm working on doing her birth announcement and I want some cute pics. Unfortunately- this is the face I see the majority of the day. ha! We DID have a great night!!!! Harper slept almost all night long and then slept for 3 hours this morning. I talked to my mom and she said she didn't sleep and spent most the of the night praying for us so I think that did the trick. Thanks Nonny!!! Harper has had a rough afternoon so we called in Chili's to go and Harper and I rode in the back in our pj's while daddy picked it up. The car seat and a car ride CONK her out! So that may become our bedtime routine.
After a lot of crying - I finally got this sweet picture! Sometimes I can't believe this baby came from us.
You have to love a sleeping baby
Heather sent me these precious shoes today!!!!!! I know what you are thinking - does the girl have ANYTHING without her name on it? Well - let's just say she should be the first kid in Sunday School that can spell her name. ha! Heather - I LOVE these shoes!!!!Before I delivered Harper - someone left me an anonymous comment and said they hoped this wouldn't turn into a "baby blog". I promise to discuss something other than Harper soon. But right now - my life is 24/7 Harper so it's mainly what I have to discuss. Plus it's my favorite topic currently. I HAVE caught up on my TV watching - probably a little TOO much. But it's one thing I can do while I'm nursing all day. ha!
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 545 Newer› Newest»Sweet pictures. Love them! My second baby was extremely cranky!!! I couldn't figure out what her little sweet problem was, but I ended up calling a lactation consultant and she said I should stop eating dairy products and that it would take 2 weeks or so for it to get out of my breastmilk. I thought she was crazy, but I kid you not, my little cranky girl was a new baby around the 2 week mark. It was very hard not drinking milk,eating cheese, etc...but oh so worth her being happy. Not sure if this would help Harper...
-praying for you in Indiana
I am so lad the car ride worked for you guys. I still do it for my daughter some times. If I think of any other ways to help you out during the day I will let you know. I have been there and might be there againw ith the newest one in the family.
i just wanted to tell you i have been "lurking" here since the day harper was born. i'm so glad she is home!
today when i saw her precious little pouty lip i had to say, that is one of the cutest little faces i ever did see!
and i had to say, this is your blog girl! you talk about whatever you want =0)
I had to laugh at your comment about watching too much tv! When my son was just a few weeks old I was busy with him 24/7. So I constantly had the tv on in the house. It was almost like having someone there to talk to (or more like someone to talk to me). But after awhile I noticed that I could tell you what came on from 5 am to 10 pm every day. I had favorite shows for every day of the week. It was so funny! So to take a break from tv, I started to look out my living room window. You guessed it, after a while I could tell you when neighbors left for work, came home from work, etc. One neighbor spent three days pressure washing his sidewalks. Of course I had to monitor his progress. :) I thought I was going to lose my mind!
Enjoy this sweet time, though. It's so much work but when they start to smile at you it will be so worth it.
Sometimes a crying baby means,"I am adjusting to this very different world. I don't remember any place like this before. I need to know who is in charge here. I am so tired Idon't know what to do so I will cry." Breath deeply and again hold her gently, firmly skin to skin and sing hymns as your voice and your breathing and your heart beat will become her sedation.
God bless you!
Rita
Well how could this not be a baby blog...that is what is in your "korner" now-ha!
Are you returning to work? I had not heard you mention it. Love the pics-keep em coming.
She is so cute! I say who cares if it's a baby blog, she IS your life and that's what this is, your journal! All those cute little clothes makes me want to start buying them for our babies (and we're not even there yet! haha!). Adorable!
Ha Ha!! Getting caught up on TV shows during nursing was the best!! Our 'on demand' bill was getting bigger!!
I don't mind if this becomes a baby blog (wink wink)
Who can't get enough of pink flowers and monogramming?!?!
So happy for you!!
I love reading a baby blog! If I blogged, I would only write about my baby too!
Remember, its YOUR blog and you can do with it as you please. :)
And, I do believe I see a birth announcement picture in that bunch. So very cute!!!!
Patty and I were talking today on the phone about how sweet God is to use a beautiful baby to bring people to Christ. I absolutely love that. An innocent baby.....love it!!!
Praying for you always,
Fran
I have 5 kids under the age of 8, the youngest being 2 months old. I figure, when you're a parent, you are constantly in survival mode. Having said that, I let our oldest daughter (kid #2) sleep in her carseat for probably the first 3 months of her life cause it was the only place she'd sleep through the night. I used to feel bad about it but I was a better mommy cause I was rested hahahahaha. PS-I would LOVE this to be a baby blog.
I think might need to think about nursing and giving her a chaser of a few ounces of the bottle, she may just need more substantial nourishment as she is a bigger baby??
It's your blog....blog away about whatever or whoever you want! Enjoy that sweet girl...they grow too quickly!
You don't listen to a word those Anonymous posters say....this is your blog and you make it Just What You want to!!! I for one love the baby updates...she is PRECIOUS!!!
I remember those early days with my first baby boy. He sounds a LOT like your Harper. I will admit that I didn't learn my lesson well with him, but decided to make baby experience #2 very different (and baby experience #3 later followed).
I know you have probably gotten LOTS of book recs, but I MUST give you my life saver....it LITERALLY changed my second baby overnight, and I thought WHY COULDN'T I HAVE FOUND THIS THE FIRST TIME!!!!
Secrets of the Baby Whisperer by Tracy Hogg. Read it in 1 day, and it worked instantly.
Love your blog. Love you. I'm hooked on all of you!!!
We want to hear about Harper almost as much as you love talking about her! Don't feel bad!
What I want to know is how you decide what to put sweet little Harper in each day. She must have 200 outfits! :) If I name my next one Harper (I'm prego now, but not sure yet if it is another girl), can I have all your Harper stuff?! JK :) I do LOVE her name though. :)
I'm so glad you are able to nurse after her being bottle fed so long. I've heard its hard to get them to nurse after bottles . . .
You talk about Harper all you want to. We love hearing about her. We have all grown to love her so much!That other person can just go elsewhere! As a Mom of 2 girls, I will never stop talking about them and they are 20 and 25. They are the joy of my life!!! I can remember very well riding my children around in the car at night to get them to go to sleep. Anything for some peace and quiet. If it works, do it. I'm glad she slept for you last night. Loved the pictures and her cute little outfit and shoes. Kelly, just take one day at a time and before you know it, you will turn around and Harper will be a year old. That first year goes by so fast. Enjoy every minute of it.
Love & blessings from NC!
Harper is beautiful and speaking as a mother, I HOPE THIS TURNS INTO A BABY BLOG. How could it not turn into a baby blog. She is your life and you write about what you are living. When you were waiting for her, you wrote about that. Kelly, Thank you for sharing your family with us.
I personally LOVE hearing about Harper!!!!!!! Turn it into a Baby Blog all you want and I will be here EVERY DAY for updates!!! =)
I love checking your blog everyday for an update on Harper. I hope it DOES turn into a baby blog because she is beautiful. We are all so happy God blessed you with this precious baby!!
You go right ahead and talk baby all you want- it is such a short time of life! And- the shoes are DARLING!!!
Just a word from Mom that's been there, I would definitely NOT make the car ride a part of your routine...unless of course that's what you want to have to do every single time you want your baby to go to sleep :)
You know.....people who write those types of things make me sad. It is who you ARE right now and you should be proud and happy to write about your little bundle. It is a joy to hear about it and I think you should continue to!!
And isnt the blogging world wonderful? It's like instant community!
Prayers for another night of sleep!
that is awful, this is your blog and you can blog about what you want!! how rude! Plus, I think the majority of your blog friends LOVE to see pictures and hear about Miss Harper!
It is your blog and about you and your life, so write about that. You have a baby now and your life will never be the same. Be encouraged and enjoy that little girl. It never hurts to leave the room. Our son had colic(sp?)and sometimes we couldn't stand to listen to him cry, partly because of our nerves and mainly because we knew he was hurting somehow and there was nothing we could do. We left the room for a bit and could come back in feeling better, plus, when they scream all the time you know that they are okay! Everyone has to do what works best for them. That was us and he was also our second. We probably would have hung in there day and night and never left our firstborn, our eldest daughter, alone. :) I am so glad y'all are finally home and you are able to enjoy parenthood! As for the anonymous person, they knew that was an insensitive thing to say, that is why they left it anonymously.
Have you heard the country song "It won't be like this for long" by Darius Rucker? Even if you dpn't like country music, it's worth listening to in this phase of your life. It will make you cry.
Kelly my baby cried almost non-stop for the first 4 months. They said it was colic but who really knows. Nursing helped and I was told to stay away from caffeine but mostly I would go to a quiet room in the house (like a closet) close the door and take a big deep breath. Short time outs away from the crying are very important. When we went out to dinner we had to go to Chiles because the ceiling fan is the only thing that kept her entertained long enough for the crying to stop. Good luck it is tough but before you know it the crying stage will be over. Oh and long car rides were sometimes the only thing that worked. I feel for you but isn't it Heaven when it does stop even if it is just for a moment.
I LOVE baby blogs and Harper is your world now! So, keep on posting pics of your little sweetheart and please keep us all updated on what is happening with her :)
Blessings!!
I check on here daily to SEE little Harper and her precious pics, so along with everyone else, YOU write about what YOU want to write about! It would almost be strange if you didn't blog about your new beautiful miracle baby.
She is such an little dollface, whether it's fussy or peaceful-SO CUTE! I think we have an entire album of fussy faces! They're the best!
You're doing great Momma!
Hi Kelly....
I am relatively new to your blog having only just heard about it when Harper was first born and so sick!! I can relate to your journey that you have been on so far with Harper as my daughter spent her first 6 weeks in the NICU after being born 9 weeks early. She was like Harper and was very cranky when we finally were able to bring her home but when she was in the NICU, she was angel. We finally figured out it was because she had acid reflux. What I learned was that while she was in the NICU being fed through the tube in her nose, that the feeds were going slow enough that it didn't cause her to have such severe acid reflux but that once she was nursing exclusively, that she was getting the reflux due to a lot of different factors, postion during feeds, after feeds, etc. Just throwing that out there to you that you might talk to your pediatrician about it. We started my daughter on Zantac and it was a night and day difference. We also elevated the head of her bed and kept her in an upright position for an hour after eating and it was a huge help!!
The other thing that helped calm my cranky daughter was putting her in her car seat and then swinging the car seat by the handle! Once she was good and asleep, you could put the car seat down and rock it with your foot and she would stay asleep!! Just something to try!
Glad that Harper is doing so well after having such a scary start!! Hope you are able to get some sleep soon!!
Kandis
Is that the same "anonymous" that say..."finally no hat"? Because the hats are darling, the Harper blogging is great and let me tell you...you could/should put that girl in a hat on your blog any ole time. It is after all your blog and your cutie patootie!
PS My 9 lb first born baby girl had colic for 3 months. The encouragement is that "this too shall pass." They were l-o-n-g days and longer nights but you "get to" care for her and that is a gift!
Girl, you go right ahead and have a baby blog :)
I love all the pics of harper, absoultely precious!
Kelly,
Don't worry about this becoming about your sweet little monogrammed baby! We all love seeing her and reading about your progress.
I have a one year old and a three year old and I can tell you from experience that you are going to make it through this crazy time! I think we all have to go through it as moms so that we can all cry together!
When my oldest first came home from the hospital I was scared to death to put him on his stomach. So neither one of us slept until he was about 5 weeks old, and that is only because out of desperation I layed him on his stomach. That first time he slept for over 8 hours.
I write all of that to tell you, follow your mommy voice inside. God put it there for a reason. You are doing a great job!
We all love you!
Leslie
That is the sweetest pic! Our son who is now 5, (so you will survive) sounds alot like Harper. He cried ALOT, to the point I cried alot at first. He actually had reflux so if it continues you might keep that in mind. The best advice I received as a new mom was listen to MY maternal instincts GOD gives them to us for a reason. You do what you feel is best, not what the books say, or your BFF, or well intentioned friends and family. Plus try and squeeze in a few minutes for yourself each day even if its driving around the block a couple of times. I think a baby blog would be great!
There is nothing wrong with baby blogs! I may be crazy, but I honestly think our daughters look alike. www.lenakatebowen.blogspot.com
These pics of Harper really remind me of some I took a few weeks ago. Sleep well! God Bless.
I love your baby blog! I think Harper is just beautiful! Especially in the pic where she is crying! I will be praying for her & you some sleep!
OMW i m so glad im getting to post u something, everytime i try i have to have yr email, and now i can, thank u jesus. so hi im lyndee and to make along story short u dont know me but i feel like were longtime buddies, just from reading yr blog.. first i want to thank our Lord and Savior for sweet Harper, shes beautiful and i know u already know that, but we were praying for her the whole time, im so glad shes home with yall. And about the crying, yr not a bad mom, dont be discouraged, shes just adjusting, has alittle "gas", or just wants to be close to mommy. this to will pass, i promise. hope tp chat soon please visit my blog
Blog about the baby! I love hearing stories from other mommies! She is a very beautiful baby. :-)
I LOVE reading about cutie pie Harper, don't stop blogging about her please! She is so darling, love the pictures.
I'm not sure what all suggestions you've had so far as to how to settle your little cryer. My first one cried most of the time too, and the only thing that really helped was carrying her in a sling. There are all sorts of slings out there now. The one I used was called the "Over the Shoulder Baby Holder." Check out MckMama's blog for more information on babywearing at www.mycharmingkids.net I love all the pictures of your precious angel. Hang in there. I know you are tired. I remember how worn out I was. Now I'm worn out because I have three, and I'm expecting our fourth surprise girl in about 7 weeks! If you have a chance (haha)could you remind me how to get one of those precious flower hats? christydunnam@gmail.com Have a great day!
Blessings!
Boo to the naysayers who hope your blog does not turn into a baby one! That would be for them to have a look at - why this upsets them or ruffles their feathers so - not you.
I am a NICU-mummy too (and fertility issues as well). It took us years to conceive and lots of heartache. Our little girl sadly passed away after a month in there (she had been doing so well, too!) so I truly understand your overwhelming gazing into that precious face of Harper's.
And boy, what an adorable wee face it is too.
Stay safe. Enjoy your miracle girl!
I'm thrilled that you talk about Harper...and show us pics! As a mom of 4 , most of whom are grown and gone, it brings back some sweet and precious memories for me! Car rides are the best! My husband and I used to tak shifts with our second born...I'd drive for a few hours...go home...and then he'd take off for a few. The only way we could ever get sleep (our son was a premie and spent time in the NICU).
Blessings to you!!!
Tracy
Who could resist that beautiful pouty lip when she is crying. There are better days ahead, honestly!
What a doll!! Blog about her all you want, we love hearing about her and seeing her sweet face.
Dont feel bad for this being a "baby blog". People have the choice to read or not to read. This is YOUR blog and you can write about WHATEVER you feel like writing about! Plus us readers like hearing about and see the sweet girl we have prayed for! The crying will get better with time. Dont worry there is light at the end of the tunnel and being a Mommy is soo wonderful as you have learned! We are still praying for you and your family as youve started the wonderful world of parenting! and for sweet Harper to give Mommy and Daddy a few more smiles and a few less tears! (even tho it is nice knowing her lungs work well as you said :-) )
do you remember the episode on Mad About You? when their baby cried all the time. So they went for a walk to the doctors office. And the ride in the elevator calmed the baby down. Then they went to the gym and Paul jumped on the treadmill with the baby carrige. Well, the baby cried on the slow speed so she kicked it up a notch or two. Paul was running before she told him he could get off the treadmill just the baby in the carriage needed to stay on.
My friends twins would cry for long periods of time. So they put them in their car seats and placed them either on the dryer(while it was running) or the dishwasher (it was running too!) Of course they stayed with the babies and supervised but it woud knock them out every time.
Baby Blog away!!! That is what I keep coming back for to see how you and Harper are doing! Those pics are precious!!!!! I don't konw which I like better the mad face or the happy one!!!!! The shoes are adorable! I am glad you had a pj ride with Harper tonight! and she went to sleep.....how great is that!!!!
Talk about your baby all you want! As a mom of three (20, 16, 11) I will tell you that the time passes all too quickly. I know people tell you that time flies and it really does. Enjoy each and every moment, even the crying ones! It seem like yesterday my 16 year old was born and now she has her license.
Your pictures of Harper are great. Which one did you choose?
I didn't comment yesterday, but it might really help if you get Harper adjusted by a chiropractor. I had each of my 3 kids adjusted often during their newborn stages. I can't tell you how much this helped them sleep & nurse. My chiropractor never charged me for any of them b/c it litterally only takes seconds to adjust them. It probably would really help you too.
I also really want to encourage you to keep nursing on demand.
All of my babies were big and nursed what seemed like every second of the day, but it did get to the point where my supply met their demand. If you begin supplementing it will only cause your milk supply to decrease and require you to continue supplementing. Breast is best, trust your body and your baby, because it will always be exactly what she needs when she needs it.
I am so happy that she is doing so well I prayed hard for your sweet baby girl. God bless, and I pray your days & nights get easier.
I could tell you everything about all the 80's sitcoms when I had newborns - that's the only thing on late at night when you're up nursing!
You blog about what you want to blog about! Who doesn't want to see cute pictures of Harper everyday? I'm so glad she slept some. It really can help to make you feel so much better! I love her pouty face!
If she doesn't know how to spell her name by the time she's in Sunday School then I'm pretty sure she can cheat and read it off an article of clothing. Haha.
Blog about Harper all you want.
I love that pouty face pic! And I agree with the other commenters, it is your blog,your life, your baby...so that is what it should be about and I think we all will love what ever you post! I think that is what this whole blogging thing is about. Plus, I love that I have a "journal" I can turn to when I want to scrapbook or just remember something that happened!
What cute pics! Even the one of her crying!She is such a beautiful baby. I love your blog and I would continue to read it if Harper was all you talked about forever. God has blessed ya'll with such a wonderful gift, of course you are gonna want to talk about her:)
Love your blog! Okay, I'm sure someone has already given you this advice - but I really don't feel like reading through all 500 to see ;), so... please forgive me if this is a repeat!!!! I have four kids and for cranky babies - you really need to swaddle them tight!!! They want to feel like they did when they were in your womb. So, a sling would also do the trick. Just keep in mind - this too shall pass!!!!
She is precious, crying or not! Ignore the anonymous posters who don't want a 'baby blog'! It's your blog and the baby is your life so blog away! I think everyone loves seeing that sweet face, especially after all you've been through!
You let it be a baby blog!!! I can't get enough of her!!!
Kelly,
You seem like the sweetest thing!! I am sure you weren't looking for a round of sympathy for the "baby blog" comment, but I love how we have all jumped to your defense!
I went through much of what you have endured this past year with the infertility and a NICU baby. You are a very gifted writer and I love how open you have been with your struggles as well as your joys.
I actually bacame a subscriber to your blog because I wanted to keep up with you and your family. You were my first subscription! I love the RSS feed thingy.
Anyway, I love my two boys, but I always wanted a girl. Thanks for sharing yours with us! She is absolutely adorable!
you can talk about that sweet baby girl all you want!
My baby cried a lot. I found when I turn on the vacuum cleaner he stopped crying long enough and then fell asleep (sometimes). Needless to say, I had a well vacuumed house during those early baby days.
Oh, I just couldn't agree more with all the previous comments...we LOVE all the pics of sweet baby Harper! I would dare say a bunch of us that read your blog have babies ourselves. It's a breath of fresh air to see that we're not alone! Keep those updates and precious pics coming!
Love, Sarah
Please keep us posted about Harper. I have baby fever and Harper is keeping me happy!!!!
The pic of her sleeping is too precious! Glad you are feeling better! Hang in there!
sweetheart, there are MANY places for anonymous to read if s/he doesn't want a baby blog. we'd rather read about harper all day long! :) that picture is precious - it may have taken all day, but you got one fabulous pic!
I love 'baby blogs'...why do you think I keep coming here? To check on beautiful lil Harper. When we have miracles like these kiddos it needs to be shared.
Although you seem very sweet you seem like the type of woman who would be sad with a baby boy. That makes me sad.
I have been following your blog since Harper was born and it's amazing to see how far she has come - a true testimony to prayer :o)
I had a crier - we had our nightly and daily crying sessions and I discovered that turning on the shower and holding my little man close to me just outside it helped. The "white" noise of the water seemed to really soothe him and to this day he loves water.
Also Mylicon was my friend!! Keep track of what you are eating in case it is something she is getting bothered by from your milk. With my daughter I discovered after days of screaming, that I couldnt eat apples. After that it was definitely easier going!
whoever left that comment must NOT have had a baby...geez, some people.
Kelly,
I READ YOUR BLOG BECAUSE IT IS A BABY BLOG!!
My husband and I have been married 36 years. Every morning we get up aand haave breakfast together. Since our two daughters are grown and each have four children I have my day free to do what i like to do. Well since I first found your blog I can't get that man out of the house fast enough so that I can run read about you and Harper. PLEASE don't be ashamed you're proud and writing about this beautiful miracle baby. Besides your faith in all this has given so many people back their faith. You and Harper are beautiful on the outside as well as on th inside, where it really matters. Hang in ther girl. Harper just needs to get into a good routine. Things were pretty crazy at the hospital for quite awhile and she may still have some drug withdrawal to work through. But just know we all love your blog and will continute to hang in here to see how Harper is doing, We care very much! My two daughter, my 8 grandkids and hubby are always asking me, "How's little Harper today?"
God Bless You all,
Miss Lila in Atlanta
sweet angel baby! don't you worry about that comment. so many people prayed so hard for her, we deserve to get to see the at home moments too! we love them and are so excited for you! you just talk alllll about her. that's what momma's do.
Kelyy my oldest son until he was about 4mo. old we would drive around till he fell asleep and then we had to put him in the bathroom (in his car seat)with the water running in the tub ALL night! lol that's what worked for him...it did not however work for or 2nd son, each baby is diferent you just need to be open to trying anything (safe) that'll get you a goodnight or at least a few hours of sleep!
You are definitely not ready for this, with all you have been through with sweet Harper. But, once you feel you can, read Baby Wise. It gets them on a schedule and it will save you. Just don't let it rule your life. I kind of did that and I finally had to relax. :)
She is such a beautiful baby. I'm so happy y'all are home.
You don't know me, but I have an 11 month old little girl, who did alot of crying her first few months. Sleep when you can, cry when you need to, and just know that is gets better. At 11 months Madison sleeps 12 hours a night, and is happy most of the time. I was reading your profile and saw that you went to OBU. My bother-in-law is there now, and we spend the summers at Lake Degray. I hope your beautiful baby has another sweet night of sleep.
And my opinion is "baby blogs" are the best!
Yes! Make it a baby blog! That's all that mine has become basically..LOL...I love seeing sweet Harper! She is such a doll! I love the sweet pictures of her! I remember my little one was fussy alot sometimes and we did whatever worked too! Those car rides work miracles! HA! Just remember this soon shall pass..lol..Can't wait to see more sweet pics of sweet baby girl!
Hi Kelly
Just wanted to leave you some baby settling tips (from someone who is not a mommy but is a nanny with a degree in developmental psychology).
Do you wrap Harper? Babies 'starle' (that muscle jerk you sometimes feel as adults when you are falling asleep) about every 20 mins and sometimes wake themselves up. Wrapping them stops their little arms flailing about and waking themselves up.
Try not to get into the habit of using the car to put Harper to sleep. Ok to do when totally desperate but dont get into it as a habit...it will just make things harder later!
Try keeping her upright after feeds. Have you got one of these carriers? http://www.toocoolmums.com/
There are lots of brands but it keeps bubby close to your heart (which should soothe her) and upright in case she has some reflux or heartburn that is bothering her.
If you find that keeping her upright helps put a phone book under one end of her crib so she is not lying flat.
Babies under the age of 12 weeks DO NOT need play time. Try to avoid loads of stimulation with play/activity centres. A baby that is kicking legs and flailing their arms at this age is not a happy baby who is playing, it is a stressed baby who is overstimulated.
Lots of babies hate tummy time because it makes them work muscles that take loads of effort to develop. It is important though. Babies who dont have tummy time are later crawlers.
Babies under 12 weeks should be awake for no longer than 2 hours between naps.....including feeding and changing time to stop them getting overtired which makes it harder to put them back to sleep.
Sorry if that all sounds preachy, they are all tips that have helped me at work! Feel free to email me on megz10_12@hotmail.com if you wanted to ask anything.
Megan
She is just the most beautiful baby!! Pics are priceless. One of my fave pics of my PD is of her screaming her head off on Easter morning in her Easter outfit getting ready to go to church!!
And you blog about your baby every day if you want!! My feeling is that if they aren't the center of your world, there is something wrong ;-) hehe
Kelly!! What a doll Little Miss Harper is!! I specialize in SUPER fun and girly things and would love to send Miss Harper some things! Please email me or leave me comment where I can send her something!! Thanks Kelly and God is GOOD!! XOXO
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Sounds soooo familiar: when I asked my mom why she hadn't told me how hard it was the first few months with a new baby, she said, "You would never have had a baby if I had!" :)
My first baby (who will be 12 years old in 4 days) took a few months to get used to a routine. But by 6 months she started sleeping 12 hours a night. (I know, right?!) Some of it was being a new mom, I think. I also had to be careful about my diet while I was nursing her (& my 2nd daughter). I had to avoid eggs with my 1st daughter; lots more restrictions for little girl #2: dairy, broccoli, peppers, citrus, chocolate, (probably others I've forgotten)... A friend told me with her to start out with a bland diet & add things in gradually to figure out what would work. Not sure if that's what is going on with your little Harper, but maybe it will help.
She is a beauty! Praise God for her life.
I love baby blogs:) Mine turned into that 6 months ago when my baby girl was born...how can it not?:)
As far as her sleep goes, it sounds like it's better -- growth spurts can be hard. I would highly recommend a Moby wrap - any time my baby goes thru one of those phases of fighting sleep, it's a sure-fire way to get her to sleep. A friend's baby had colic, and she literally wore him in a Moby for the majority of the first 3 months of his life, cuz it was the only way he'd sleep. Good luck, you're doing great!!!
I hope it's a baby blog - because you have one cute baby and great stories. I feel your joy on the sleep!
Kelly, these pictures are too sweet for words! And your blog is wonderful the way it is!!! Don't you ever feel the need to apologize for writing about your precious MIRACLE from God! We love reading about her, and you always have fun things to post about!! :)
Just some thoughts about Harper's crying...I wonder if her crying/screaming could still be caused by the medicines that she was on for a while, while in NICU. Maybe withdrawal symtoms still? I don't know, but I'm guessing. I believe if my memory serves, you mentioned in a post just before leaving the hospital, something about her and her medications. I don't know how long it takes for medicines to completely leave the body. It may be something to ask her doctor about. Sometimes when babies have cold hands and cold feet they get a belly ache and that makes them cry alot. Another reason could be collic. I know it's hard to function on little sleep and to keep an upbeat spirit during it all. May God grant Harper, you and her daddy a double portion of strength, sleep tonight and the days to follow. I too follow your blog daily and enjoy hearing about Harper and your family. I count it a privilege to get to know about your family through this blog. Blessings to you all!
K.Black, Brandon, MS
Babies are perfect gifts from God, and it is quite evident in Harper. I hope you continue to write about her every single day on your blog -- after all, what more is there to life than loving your family and in turn, loving God? I check in daily from Abilene, TX, and although I have never met yall, and likely never will, I feel as if I know your family, and I love it! Thanks for opening up your life to all of us. What a blessing yall have in your beautiful baby Harper. PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW! And may the Lord continue to bless your sweet family!
Um, that's what moms do - we talk about our babies. And it's your blog so why would someone say that? Maybe they are worried the fun food pictures will stop since you are doing take out?! That must be it, right?
I was praying for you earlier today thinking, please let that new mom hear the sweet peace of nap time in her home. Babies are a lot of work and when the crying doesn't stop it's so frustrating! Hang in there, you are doing great! She is such a cute baby!
That little miracle deserves to be talked about all day and all night. Through her (and you and her Daddy) many people came to know Christ...that in and of itself is reason to talk aboug her day in day out. I love the shoes and all of her ADORABLE monogramed and embroidered goods. What a blessing.
I love your blog. I love the pictures of Harper and the opportunity to pray for you and your family!
I wouldn't really worry about whether or not this becomes a baby blog, it is now your life. And you worked so hard to get her, you deserve to talk all baby. That picture is priceless, and the sleeping baby photos are some of my fav. I have lots of snuggling sleeping baby girls from when my twins were newborns. Although they are now 8 months old and only weigh about 2 pounds more than Harper! She is a BIG BEAUTIFUl baby. Where did you get all her bows? I have an embroidery machine so my girls wear lots of things with their names or monos on it. I think they are too cute. Hang in there, she and you will adjust soon. Have you tried pumping to make sure you are getting an adequate amount to fill her up when she is nursing? Still praying for her and your family.
gosh, she's just so beautiful! and i love your BABY blog - it makes me smile :)
That is horrible!! Whoever said it shouldn't turn into a baby blog is crazy. I feel like your blog has always been about what is going on in your life and obviously you are going through a huge, awesome adjustment right now and you are just doing what you did before. Keep it coming Kelly! :) I love reading what you have to say!
I had a baby who cried a lot too....so the picture I took was similar to the one of her sleeping! That was such a precious time for me to watch him sleep- so that is what I put on our announcement...there will be plenty more pictures to send out when they are awake...and running!
And I am Glad this is a baby blog- You have truely inspired me to think of starting a blog. And my kids are 3 & 1 mine would be all about them & my husband- it is your blog and your business!! HA
Bring on the "baby blog!" Especially if that baby's name is Harper. And you DID get a good photo (of course any photo with her in it is good) and now after reading this I am craving Chilli's! Ha! Every time I look at a picture of Harper, it takes my breath away. To know I am looking at a miracle! Such a blessing! Love and prayers, Jenny Beth Walker
Ditto, ditto, and ditto!
Beautiful pictures! She's adorable!
I personally LOVE the Harper posts! I figured she would be the star of most of your posts now, and I think it's wonderful! I love seeing her and hearing how she's doing! I say post about her as much as you want!
Kelly - honey---after all these "blogger aunts" have prayed for this baby, sent gifts from our hearts, cried tears of joy over any good news, checked your blog ten times a day for Harper updates, what do you think we want to hear about !!!It's your blog and a testimony of a Christian life. You have done a world of good for a lot of people, me especially. Never let anyone disuade you from talking about Harper. She is a miracle from God.
The mad baby picture is adorable. You will get used to it. They really get bad around 14. A baby cries for a reason. Sometimes they don't know how to calm themselves down. You just have to find what works with Harper. Someone else mentioned a bath at bed time, worked for my boys. A little rice cereal at a bedtime feeding might help. She's a hungry girl and the breast milk may not be enough. Can't hurt to try. Don't feel alone. We have all been there.
Keeping you in my heart in GA
Donna
Hi Kelly! I'm sorry it's been so long since I've left a comment. I have been praying for you & Harper! It is such a joy to see you enjoying the roller coaster that Motherhood is. I was also amazed to run into an American friend in China who also reads your blog & my BFF in Colorado also reads your blog. Such a small world! Hang in there!
Girl, you make this as much a baby blog as you want. No argument here!
She is a doll and I am praying that tonight would be another good night!
Harper is such an adorable newborn!! What a cutie!
You have such a beautiful little girl! Harper is such a doll, and I'm so happy that she is all better!
I also noticed her name is on almost everything : ) Do you have and embroidery machine you make them on? I was just wondering because I have and embroidery business and would love to make a few cute little things for Harper! Let me know if this is ok with you! I can also do something customized the way you want it!
I have a website that you can look at to see what all we have: I'll give you the website if I hear from you!
Harper will continue to be in our prayers!
you can email me at caylin08@yahoo.com
I think its great if its a "baby blog" I for one would be disappointed if I checked in and there wasn't a little update on Harper. She is beautiful. Congrats.
I will read a blog all about baby Harper! She is SO incredibly beautiful.
Oh I love reading about sweet little Harper!
Kelly do you have a Moby Wrap? I swear by them! My daughter Aliya who is 9 months now was a fussy baby at night and sometimes when we went out. I would put her in the moby wrap and she would stay there forever if I let her. I used it at church for months and never had to put her in the nursery. I think thats why even now she will sit on my lap through a whole church service...
Oh girl you have to get one. They are simple to make yourself. You can get 5 1/2 yards of jersey knit cotton from Wal-mart (or Hobby Lobby) cut it in half lengthwise and your done no sewing or anything just wrap your baby up.
I promise you will love it! You can learn how to wrap it off of you tube.
Still praying.
Love,
Suzi
Oh My! It SHOULD be a baby blog! That's what's going on in your life right now. She is adorable and a miracle! I continue to pray. I, too, had one that screamed all day. It's a tough one. Especially since she was so sick to start out with. Just keep on nursing her when she wants. Things WILL get better!
Oh I dont' think I have a lot of advice for you.. Sorry. My fourth was very fussy and my MIL was living with us plus my husband took two months off of work. This time (I'm due in two weeks) I'm praying for grace (a contented baby)as I won't have the MIL and my hubby will be working. The only thing that I could do to get Joe to burp/calm down/sleep was put him in the wrap... what kind of sling do you have? The only other thing I can think of is that if she is eating all day long she may be snacking and only getting the fore milk which isn't as nurishing and not the hind milk? Does she do better after a bottle? I will be praying for you!
Oh, another thought: She spent some time in the NICU where it's noisy and wasn't held much etc in the beginning because she was so sick. She could be over-stimulated too. A dim room can help with that and some soft music.
She is a doll! And I'd like to say that to the comment that you got...Who cares! It's your blog, if you want to blog about your precious girl, by all means, go right ahead!
Keep the baby blogging coming! I LOVE hearing about and seeing Harper!!! And, I think she looks super cute with or without her hats... :)
That outfit Harper has on is adorable! I love hearing about her...your blog is about your life and Harper is your life, which is great!
Those pictures are adorable!! Even the sad face one made me smile.
Sorry to hear that Harper is being extremely fussy. I pray that she will get into a better routine for both of you.
Also, this is your blog and you can talk about anything you want. With an adorable angel like that...I'd talk about that baby on this blog as much as I wanted to. I can't wait to hear all the excititing stories about her and your experience as a Mommy.
God bless you all!
Love reading about your sweet miracle! And as a new mommy--you can't wrap your mind around anything else but your sweet angel! I love it!
And when our little one cried A LOT (especially in the evenings) we thought it lasted forever...but looking back it was only a few weeks. While your in the stage, it seems to take forever, but it will be over before you know it. And every day gets better and better! ENJOY
Kelly, I think many of us would be disappointed if you DIDN'T post about your baby! You've waited a long time for her and you give many infertile couples hope.
Sheryl
You're probably getting LOTS & LOTS of advice, so I'll only throw in 2 cents. :)
I would suggest maaaaaaaaaybe not doing the whole driving around for bedtime. I promise you'll probably regret it when she becomes dependent. My brother patted his son's tushy at night pretty firmly {because that's all that worked--he was VERY, VERY fussy} and I kid you not he HAS to do it to this day. And I mean, only my brother, no one else. It's pretty inconvenient.
Our trick?? White noise. We use a heater, but um, our PG&E is pretty high because of it.
So we just bought an air purifier because they don't use as much electricity or something. A relative also suggested burning a CD of white noise and pushing repeat.
I promise, Saylor sleeps so well with it, and we don't have to tip toe around.
Okay, that was more like $1.00 instead of 2 cents. Sorry!
And I just have to say that she.is.so.precious!
I just came upon your blog today and got caught up on reading all about Harper. You have a beautiful little girl there (as I know you're well aware of) and I just adore her name! I will plan to follow your blog now, thank you for sharing.
Hun, its your blog, you can post about her ALL you want! She is SO new, too, I don't blame you. I, too, am going through infertility and treatments. Your story is inspiring of God's mercy & blessings. I have been reading for quite a while & have prayed for Harper's speedy recovery. I am so blessed to have seen God's prayers answered. Keep the Harper love coming! :)
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The little mad/crankie pic made me laugh and brought back memories of when my children made that face--too cute, but the funny thing is I always found myself making the same face they were making. Oh, to be a mommy!!!
I'm new to the blogging world! I fell in love and prayer with your story via a link from a friends blog. I too had a NICU baby. He was there for 32 days in LR, AR. We just had a daughter and thankfully God brought her safely into to the world and she was only in the NICU for 5 days.
How in the world did you get a breastfed baby to sleep through the night? I'm up every 2-3 hours. Beware, Harper will probably wake up more around 6 weeks for a growth spurt.
Keep writing. I love reading your blog.
This is your blog... If you want it to be a baby blog, go for it! I, for one, have enjoyed reading the baby news each day. And seeing the adorable pics!
Tell that person that this is KELLY'S Korner. So you can make this a baby blog if you want to!
From another "Nonny" in blogland...I want Harper news 24/7! What a beauty! I found your blog through another one the day she was born and prayed constantly when she was in the hospital. It is such a joy to see you at home with her. Thank God for her precious life. Take care, Kelly...you're a wonderful mommy.
Elizabeth in Illinois
I love your blog, and there is nothing wrong with it being a baby blog! Harper is one of the most important things in your life right now and this is YOUR blog so I'm with everyone else that says you should write about whatever you want! Most people love baby blogs!
Harper is so adorable! I love the pucker face, she's so precious!
For those of us who prayed for Harper, let me say, write about her all you want.
How thankful I am to see her photos and hear about her even if she's mad;). I am glad that this blog isn't about your coping with a still sick (or worse) baby as it could have easily been.
So just ignore. If you lose a reader because there is too much baby, OH WELL!
Ok, my son was in the NICU and we thought we'd lose him too. There definitely was an adjustment. Home is very different than the hospital and everyone just has to get the hang of it.
Here's one thing that helped me. Every time I thought about how tired I was or wanted to grumble that this baby didn't want to be put down, I remembered that he almost didn't live and just decided that I was going to slug through this and be joyful for every moment of his crying;).
He too was very high needs and wanted to be held. I wonder if it has something to do with the stressful start?
Have you tried a sling or baby wrap? Not Baby Born or Snugglie--that's what did the trick for my son. He loved the sling and became so much more content--as did his momma;)!
((Hugs))
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Kelly, ask Harper's doctor if you can give her Gripe Water. The best thing ever invented!! We were lucky that our baby didn't scream and cry much, but when he did, this was like a miracle. It's all natural, so it should be ok...and it's been around forever. It's sold most everywhere that has a pharmacy. :)
Kelly,
I wish I knew you in "real life". Your faith and sweet spirit just shine through your blog.
It amazes me that, after all you and your husband (and Harper!) have been through, that someone would express that they don't want this to turn into a baby blog. That seems very unkind. You just ignore it and keep on doing what you are doing, girl!
That is one pretty baby you have. And, as a mom of 3 who had one (the firstborn) who liked to scream....just hang in there. It's not forever, though it can be hard. I remember!
Lots of love,
Amy in CA
I love hearing all about little Harper! Don't stop! She is just too precious. Hoping and praying that she continues to become more relaxed at home and allows you all some sleep time. You are doing great as a mommy!!
Well I for one look forward to hearing LOT AND LOTS more about Harper!
Katy x
Inch by inch things get better. Just try to find your center and have a cup of coffee. it is ok to let them cry themselves to sleep, mind you I never did that with my first, but the second I did. I felt like a horrible person but it worked. Sometimes babies cry because they are tired and don't know what else to do. It is their only mode of communication. Just think could you not make any sound for the day, not a word.
And it is ok if this turns into a baby blog ~ we love babies, especially Harper. You just keep those posts and pictures coming.
I think everyone forgets how hard that first couple of weeks/months are. Then things get a little better. Then around 12 months, they seem to improve again. No one remembers how hard it is becuase they just remember how incredible their baby is. Yours is no exception!!! God grants the grace you need (or sleep in this case) when you need it. This too will pass! :)
Kelly...I must admit that your last paragraph upset me. This is YOUR blog and this is the MIRACLE that you have hoped and prayed for. If you choose to write nothing more than new experiences as a mommy, a fashion show of Harper's clothes, or milestones that Harper does....then it is up to YOU! Please do not let anyone persuade you to do something different. Harper is God's blessing...and I want to hear about all the things I'll experience when he gives me a little blessing like her one day!
Kelly
ARE YOU EATING ENOUGH? IF YOU DON'T EAT ENOUGH YOUR MILK WON'T HAVE VERY MANY CALORIES AND SHE WILL BE HUNGRY.THAT HAPPENED TO ME AND I INCREASED MY EATING AND BOY DID IT HELP.GOOD LUCK. I ALSO HAD A NICU BABY AND MY SON NEEDED NOISE LIKE THE RADIO ON TO SLEEP OR A FAN BECAUSE THAT WAS ALL HE WAS USED TO AT THE HOSPITAL.
You keep talking about that baby & don't listen to silly comments like that. She's perfectly wonderful....and we all want to hear about it!!!
BABY BLOG IS OKAY WITH US!!! I somehow stumbled upon your blog and fell in love with you and your Harper.....Is Dawson home yet?
After all of us in blog world have experienced the emergency of Harper we are committed to her and want to keep updated as to her so DONT STOP KEEPING US INFORMED WE LOVE HER.
My neice is trying to get pregnant and has been for about a year I would love to add her to your prayer list how do i do that.
Sonya
She is the sweetest, most adorable little girl ever! I love all of the clothes and especially the shoes!
You don't have to worry about what you write about. True readers are here for you and to hear whatever you have to say. Everyone should understand that Harper is the most important thing going on in your life right now...so if it's important to you...we want to hear about it!
Hope you have a great weekend!
So glad you feel the bloogy community with you. Harper is what we want to hear about. This is about your life and right now she is "it", as it is with all new parents.
I do love your recipe blog. I've been reading back through your blogs and am loving it. I'm so glad I found your blog!
It's okay...back in my xanga days, I used to blog all these really deep thoughts that ppl seemed to like for some reason. Now that I am a Momma...it tends to be all about my babies. It's hard not to be! :) I get deep every now and then...I mean, other than about the kids...but I am currently drawn to your blog because it IS a mommy blog...which makes you like me. :)
I am so happy she slept! I was thinking about you yesterday. I don't mind if this becomes a baby blog - I enjoy that.
It does help to know that other mothers have been where you are at. Our third was sooooo tough - and mothers who had never had a baby who screamed all the time just didn't get it (and often thought I was doing something wrong). I really latched on to those moms who had been in my shoes.
I too noticed that when someone was specifically praying for us, that day would always be smoother. Thank God for a praying mom!
One more thing - don't doubt your milk supply unless a certified lactation consultant tells you too. For some reason that is always the answer that people have for fussy babies - maybe you need to feed them more, or you aren't feeding them enough. From experience I know that totally makes you doubt your ability to provide for your baby. From doing breastfeeding education, I know this is the number one reason women quit breastfeeding -because they doubt their milk supply, when in actuality it was fine. I hope you have a good lactation consultant to help you sort out all the advice.
Great pictures. I must confess the first one with the boo-boo face is my favorite and brought a tear to my eyes. One of my children was a NICU preemie baby. He cried for his entire first year (seriously-they admitted him to the hospital once, cuz I was a walking zombie!) Now don't take that to mean the Harper will be like this for a year. In my case, it was likely a preemie thing. Anyway, when he was somewhere around 3-6 months, I dressed him and his older sis in matching overalls and was going to take pictures on my mom's porch swing. I had this totally great picture in my mind. And in everyone of the gazillion shots I took, my son was screaming his dang head off. I cried like crazy that day, I was so frustrated. Now, truth be told, I adore that picture. Just thinking about it now makes me smile. I remember what a hard time it was, but we survived it (by God's grace!). It's all the more funny now, because he is a very mellow, even tempered young man now. My mother in law used to say that he got all his crying out early on. Drink every bit in (even the hard exhausting times) because this time will fly by! Thanks for sharing Harper with us!
She's adorable & don't worry lots of parents have to ride around to get those babies to sleep.
As far as this becoming a "baby blog"....it's your blog & you can make it whatever you want it to be about. We still love it & you can still stick a picture or two of your dinner plates on for us. hehe.
Didn't comment on the last blog but then remembered that when our daughter's oldest girl was 2-3 weeks old she began to be very fussy in the evening and it carried on into the night. One night when I (grandma) was on duty I put her in a Moses basket on the dryer and turned it on to "air"... NOT heat. I stood there and watched her fall asleep and when she was well asleep I gently picked up the basket and put it on the floor by my bed. That became an evening routine for a few months. We still laugh about it.
Harper is beautiful and a gift from God for sure.
Talk about Harper all you want... she is to precious NOT to.
Great pictures, I love her little clothes!!!
Kelly,
She is beautiful and I am so glad she slept for you guys. I remember the sleeplessness (that is the reason there are over 8 years between my two-just kidding, maybe :) ) It will get better, hang in there.
Jennifer
I, for one, am enjoying this "baby blog" ... keep it up! She is precious and I feel blessed that you share her with us.
First all, I would just like to say what a beautiful family! Your faith and strength over the last month has been an inspiration to me.
I have four children of my own and two of them were a bit demanding! My two loved car rides. I would just get in my car and drive at any time of the night just to stop them from crying. They also loved the sling. Don't give up on it beacause I just swear by it. I would put them in it and bounce around a bit until they were calm and they would sleep for hours. That way you have your hands free to do something or you could just sit and relax while the baby sleeps in her sling.
Another thing I would suggest is one of those big exercise balls. I would hold my fussy babies and gently bounce on the ball and instantly they would calm down.
Finally, when all else would fail, we got out the vacuum and just put it on right next to our daughter. No Kidding! They love that type of white noise. We also put her next to the dryer too. Worked like a charm.
Take heart, this soon will pass. She will get bigger and more adjusted to her world. Prayers for you and your family!
Jennifer
Great photos! Don't worry....my oldest screeched for 3 months and he and I both survived, though the good Lord had to have had a hand in that! He is a lovely man now. Screeching at his very new Mum didn't do any damage! And he is due to be a Dad any day now. Their baby was due last Saturday and is taking her own sweet time about arriving. I am SO excited!
Whoever said they hope this didn't turn into a baby blog must not have children. I come to read about this precious, beautiful girl!! Glad she is doing well. A fussy baby is tough. Make sure you get some breaks.
Harper is so lovely! I know I join SO many others in lifting up prayers of praise for her. Be encouraged -- you both will sleep soon. :-)
And as others have said, this is YOUR blog. Write about whatever you want. God will use it and bless it as HE sees fit, and if someone doesn't want to read a "baby blog", well, they can just go on their merry way.
Enjoy a special day with your sweet Valentine!
She is such a cutie. As far as the crying goes, do you think you are producing enough milk? Maybe suppliment with formula. I know people want to just nurse, but it isn't that bad to do both. We had to do both because at the beginning, our son couldn't keep his blood sugar up. I loved that he could do both because then I kind of had the best of both worlds. At the beginning, I would nurse for either 10 or 20 minutes (I can't remember), and then we would offer him a couple ounces of a bottel. It worked great. Just a suggestion :o) good luck!!
Trick for calming - if you have one of those big exercise balls, you should put it in front of the tv, hold the baby, sit on it, and start bouncing your way toward peace. Your leg (and rear end) muscles will benefit, too! LOL, but it DOES work.
New here...but wanted to say hello, and that I admire your devotion and love and caringness to your daughter!
May God give you the grace to continue with your vocation as SUCH a loving mother!!
Nice to meet you :)
I love reading your blog and looking at Miss Harper's latest fashions! After I had my son, someone told me that things get so much EASIER after the baby turns
12 weeks old. It was very true. So, hang in there.
~Heather O.
I love baby blogs so keep it coming! We just had baby number 6 and he cried for about 5 hours last night, ha ha ha. Sometimes there's no rhyme or reason. He doesn't seem to like the car or swing, whereas most of the others did. Even tried a pacifier (first time ever) to see if that worked!
We'll just keep pacing the floors and maximizing time with our new little man!
Harper is gorgeous and so blessed to have you guys as parents! The no sleep will be a distant memory soon...
She is so cute! Even with the pouty lip! I nursed and watched tv a lot at the beginning. By the time 6 weeks rolled around I had seen every re-run of every show every on tv!! Haha!!
I thought this WAS a baby blog and I LOVE it!
I think it's wonderful that this is a baby blog! My daily dose of Harper along with my breakfast make mornings OK.
That was mean of them to say! Geez if you started this blog due to your journey of infertility what the heck else did they think would happen once you had a baby!
Harper is precious and you all will make it thru! The first two weeks home are always the worst!
It's your blog, you talk about whatever you want!
Kelly,
I have followed your Blog since little Harper was born and all I can continue to say is PRAISE THE LORD. Between HIM and all the prayers sent up for you a miracle has happened. If someone doesn't want to read a "baby blog" then I guess they need to just stop reading. I for one will NEVER stop because babies are our lives as Mom's and that's what we know the most about right now. I have 4 boys 9, 7, 3 1/2 and my baby just had his 1st birthday Feb 11th. Us Mom's....we talk!
I too had a baby that wanted to nurse all the time and had a hard time sleeping. So I nursed all the time (that's when I got my best naps) and if I had to hold him to get him to sleep then that is what I did. Oh and you found out car rides are wonderful. Yes we did have to resort to that now and then and sometimes he slept in his carseat afterwards. Our doctor always told us let them sleep where they sleep the best. Just make sure they are safe! Good luck and keep up the great blog. I love it!
I love your blog! I also think your blog shows how much you love this precious life. It reminds me of how much God loves us; he cares for us, protects us, and wants the very best for us. You are trully an example for many out there. Thank you!
Stefanie
(Minnesota)
Wonderful you got some sleep. You know, one of the funniest baby announcements I ever saw took advantage of all that crying... he was born in Nov & the mom got the best pic of her yowling boy on top of a wreath & the card said "Happy Hollerdays" Hang in there, soon there will be more smiles & giggles than crying.
I've probably been preceeded by 100 comments saying the same thing, that I didnt take time to read, but I will say following a blog of a woman who is dealing with fertility, then gets pregnant, and goes through what you have, delivering this baby, well - there are a lot of other blogs that anonymous can move onto that may discuss other topics. We blog about our lives, and this is what yours is right now - and people are loving every minute of it - blog your heart! Our son cried for the first five months, just about made us nuts, and he's quiet and very calm today. Most encouraging verse in the Bible? "And it came to pass...." the crying will too! She's precious BTW.
I just started reading your blog, and am thrilled to see how well Harper is doing after such a scary time. She is adorable!!! Here's hoping the crying subsides....it will it's just a matter of time! (I'm not a mom, so I don't have any special secrets though!)
As everyone has said, keep blogging about Harper! We feel like we have been through this journey with you, and we want to find out all about her! My children are 13 and 10, but it seems like yesterday when we brought them home from the hospital. You don't believe it now, but Harper will be grown before you know it. God bless you and your family!
Carolyn
I love the mad face! I have the cutest picture (well cute to me) of her screaming - about...I'm not sure, but instead of soothing her, i took a picture first! :)
Then.. I framed it & hung it up...oh how she will love me when she's 16!
We're so excited to be pregnant w/#2 - high risk - but I trust Him to take care of us.
Yah Harper for sleeping all nite!
-Melissa
as for the anonymous comment about this not turning into a baby blog----i don't know about everyone else, but i check your blog daily for the sole purpose of hearing about harper!!! if that person doesn't want to hear about baby stuff, then there are a million other blogs about things other than babies. someone left me a comment (anonymous of course) saying it was silly that i was putting up pics of my "baby belly." whatever... no one is forcing people to read our "cheesey" blogs!!! i LOVE LOVE LOVE hearing about harper, so don't hold back!
yeah - LOVE sleepy babies. Harper's so precious. I sneak in to check on my baby girl at least 5 times before I go to bed just to see her precious little face! :)
Kelly, You are doing just fine. You have many followers and all would agree that we NEED OUR HARPER FIX!!!!! We need a KELLY FIX as well. Your family brings smiles to my family each day. My girls 8 and 7 years old come home from school each day asking about " Miss Harper ". She is doing wonderful. Have a wonderful weekend. Kendall F :)
I looove hearing the latest Harper updates! Keep them coming. As I've prayed for my babies to sleep the past nights, I've added little Harper to the list.
Elyse
P.S. Love Harper's outfit!
EVERYONE of these pictures are darling!!! She is really really beautiful and I'm not just saying that to score some brownie points with her parents. Her face is so precious and her mouth so adorable!!!
I think our blogs become whatever season of life we are in. Bring on the baby!!!!
Love ya!!
What a sweet picture ;)! I know it is a little tough but I have no doubt you are handling it all with grace!
I LOVE THOSE SHOES!!!
Kelly, Harper is just beautiful! Don't worry she crying will stop eventually! Maybe you guys need a Miracle Blanket? It couldn't hurt!
Love the pictures! FWIW, I think it's fine if it's a "baby blog" right now - you blog about your life, right? Besides, we all want to celebrate that sweet baby right now!
Yay for the carseat and car rides!
Hey there! I've been following your blog since the day Harper was born. I am now 12 weeks pregnant, and the peeing through the night began right away. The first week of Harper's precious life, I could not stop thinking about her everytime I tried to go back to sleep after a visit to the bathroom. I prayed for her and felt such a connection to you. I have wept and shouted with joy each time I read updates. How good is our God? He is good, all the time.
Just thought I would finally comment. And as for making this a baby blog: you talk about whatever you want to talk about. This is YOUR blog and these are YOUR thoughts: give them to us as they come. And she's so precious, how could you not talk about her all day long?
As for the newborn-nursing-all-day-when-will-I-ever-get-sleep-or-a-shower-again phase: oh, I feel your pain. It does pass. My daughter is 14 months old and sleeps like a champ: has for quite a while. This will pass, I promise you that.
As for fear over our economy, my PPD with my daugher manifested itself in fear. I lay in bed at night praying that Spring would get here quick so I could start a garden to provide for my baby when the economy went south! I have been there. It is scary when you have to provide and be responsible for another life. Yikes. But I kept reminding myself: She belongs to God. I belong to God. He will provide and care for us. He will take care of you and this precious life He has placed in your care. God bless and thanks for sharing your life with us! And my husband thanks you for always giving me a Sonic craving!!!
my fav shots of my kiddos...the crying or pouting ones! love the first shot of harper! she is just too precious!
YOUR baby, YOUR blog, make it a baby blog all you want. Everybody has the option of clicking on another blog. I for one get lifted up just reading about your faith and your excitement in sharing your miracle.
How terrible they said that. If you don't like what is posted, don't read or follow the blog! Write what you want dear! and you DESERVE to celebrate Harper's life!
I can't decide which picture I like more - the first one makes me smile because her face just looks so sad... but the one of her sleeping is just angelic!
girl, you can talk about that baby all you want!!! Glad to hear you got some sleep last night!
you make this blog all about harper if you want to! she's your life now, so you write about whatever you want. :) she's adorable... and i love her pouty face.... and if you have time, google search "the 5 S's." good ways for calming babies down.
As I type this my miracle baby is SCREAMING! LOL...you go ahead and talk all you want about Harper!! She's beautiful, and we DO want to hear updates and see pictures, besides wasn't it a "pregnancy blog" before - ha!
Love you and your blog and praying for many more ZZZ's at night for your family.
Still praying in NC (Raleigh)
That annon. comment is just silly- we WANT to hear ALL about your miracle baby. It's a testament of our God Almighty at work! If that's ALL you talk about... you'll still have millions of blog readers!! :) She is an absolute DOLL. Hang in there- I have 5 month old twins and it was SO hard at the beginning, but has gotten easier- and they sleep more now. Praying your sweet baby blesses YOU with some extra sleep. :)
Hi Kelly . . . this is my first comment to you although I love your blog! Seems I have to see what you and Harper are up to each day! She is gorgeous!
I too had a baby in the NICU . . . you mention that Harper is a bit fussy, I wonder if your home is too quiet. Maybe turn on a baby cd - my babies all slept with Christian lullabies. During the time she is awake, maybe she needs a bit of noise. The NICU is not a quiet place and maybe Harper just isn't content with quiet. It is just a thought.
Blessings to you and yours.
Well it is ok if it does become a baby blog because Harper is your life:) Love all the pictures.. gosh she gets cuter by the minute... didnt think was possible:) but it is:) Glad you got some sleep last night:) Praying for her fussyness to go away:)
A-m-a-z-i-n-g! Oh, my goodness. I had not been to your blog for a week or so and just looking at little Miss Harper is just amazing coming from where she was. God is so good!!!!
Blessings to you and your sweethearts,
Sabre
Oh my gosh I'm so sad that someone told you they didn't want your blog to be a baby blog! How Rude (In my opinion) we know that Harper is a HUGE part of your life and thinking about her has been a huge part for years now...so you talk about her ALL YOU WANT!!!! :)
She's gorgeous Kelly, just gorgeous!
And poo on whoever doesn't want this to be a baby blog. This blog should be what YOU want it to be and I can't imagine you wanting to blog about something besides Harper for a long time. I, for one, am thrilled by that!!!
Whoever said that awful comment about not making this a baby blog was so unkind & rude. Really...Harper is your world now & its only normal to want to talk about all that you are going thru, plus this is your first baby & we are so glad you have shared your journey with us in blog world. I really pray that Harper's sleeping gets better for you, she's just trying to figure her new world out too, its hard on the both of you but hang in there & walk away from her if you need too. Crying never hurt anyone its just how you react to it all that matters. Best wishes Kelly, my love & prayers are with you as you raise your beautiful little Harper. Karen Barnes= Jessica M's Mom
She is an angel!!! So gorgeous. And I look forward to your posts every day because they ARE about your baby....that anonomous commenter is crazy!!!
She is an angel!!! So gorgeous. And I look forward to your posts every day because they ARE about your baby....that anonomous commenter is crazy!!!
No shame in letting her nap in her carseat for a while if it helps too.. I think my preemie twins slept in their carseats for the first month that they were at home. The position helped them to avoid brady episodes and they were less likely to move a lead (they were on monitors). We sat their carseats in the cribs at night.
That sweet little girl is so precious. I pray she falls in love with sleeping, that way you can get some rest and more done! And please make sure to always tell us about Harper. By the way.....is Dawson back yet?
Kelly-- My parents use to drive me around to put me to sleep when I was a baby. Now, I can't stay awake in the car for more than 15 min! I can be out cold on a quick trip from Springdale to Fayetteville! Have a great day!
Kelly, you go right ahead and make this a baby blog! I LOVE hearing about how Harper is doing--it's a testimony to God's faithfulness-- and you have every right to talk abuot her all you want! Keep it coming!
I think you may have found the perfect picture for your announcements! Harper sleeping is absolutely PRECIOUS! She is a little angel!
Seeing a newborn makes me wonder how anyone could not believe in God? What an amazing miracle!
Praise Jesus that He has blessed you with precious Harper and that He has blessed her with parents who love her so very much! I've been following your blog from the point where she was born and you were in need of prayer.
Absolutely no complaints about this being a baby blog...your story is wonderful and a great encouragement to those of us who are prayerful for a family of our own!
Hi Kelly.
I am new to your blog, but received an email from my mom that read, "grab a cup of tea and a box off tissues and check out this blog." Of course it linked to you and your incredible story of God's grace and the power of prayer. I read post after post like the pages of a book you just can't put down. You are so inspiring! I thank you for your awesome example and for sharing your heart filling story. Harper is an angel! I just laugh at all of her big bows and girly girl outfits. If God blesses my husband and I with a little girl someday that will SO be her disposition in life. :) I love the relationship that you seem to have with your mom it is so similar to my mom and I. Just wanted you to know that yet another person is continuing to lift Harper and her lovely family up in prayer. You're story is amazing and I am so looking forward to seeing Harper grow on your blog.
Truly, could she be any cuter? :o)
And you just let this blog be all about that sweet baby! She's a MIRACLE and the center of your days right now, to boot! We love hearing about her!
I don't see anything wrong with a baby blog either, especially when you have such an ADORABLE gift from God. Besides... If we didn't care about Harper updates (and you of course!) we wouldn't visit your blog, right? :)
I know the car works, but I GUARANTEE you don't want to get into that habit! Remember, you've only been home for a few days. This too shall pass and you’ll all fall into a more natural routine soon enough. I know it’s challenging when it’s new, but soon you’ll wonder why you ever worried about it.
Kelly,
I personally LOVE all the baby talk. My baby is 16 so it is so great to remember him as a little one as I read your adventures.
She is such a doll. Thanks for sharing a part of your life with us.
Have a Blessed day,
Dawn
Babies are the most precious thing we have. For some, the greatest accomplishment of our lives. If you want to talk about sweet Harper all day long, then go for it! Anything else is icing on the cake:)
The final pics are so sweet!
I'm still so new at beaing a mom, I feel like I talk about him all the time too.
I love all the pics of Harper. Definitely can't blame you for writing about her.
I'm so glad she slept all night and some of the morning. Now, if I can only get mine back into his own bed tonight....he always needs to be close after I have been away for work.
I love that this is a "baby blog!!" I also love that you have Harper's name on Everything! My Malachi is the SAME WAY!! (Minus the headbands and cutsie bows of course!!)
As far as the crying goes - mine has Colic for 8 weeks from the time he was 3 weeks old to the time he was almost 3 months old. It was AWFUL. But, one remedy that we found was putting him in his bouncy seat, vibration on, in front of the dryer with tennis balls (or tennis shoes, or anything else that clunks around at random intervals.) Our doctor explained to us that colicky babies brains tell them they are hurting, when they really aren't. That is why they tend to cry at the same time everyday. (ours was 9pm to 3 am for 3 straight weeks) That's why when sweet Harper gets in the car, she goes to sleep. The random vibrations and bumps keep her mind off of the colic and this allows her to sleep. The tennis balls in the dryer is the same concept. Because it's not a patterned sound, her mind doesn't get used to it and it it jogs the brain from allowing the "colic" to take over. I'm not an expert, it's just what our doctor recommended and IT WORKED!!! Good luck and just know that THIS TOO SHALL PASS!! (Even though I was frazzled until it did!!) I'm sure that out of the 400 comments someone else has mentioned babywearing, but this was also recommended to us by our doctor and it worked!!! Just remember mom, when she sleeps, YOU sleep!
I would HIGHLY recommend Secrets of the Baby Whisperer. My babies were both sleeping 7 hours at night by 7-8 weeks and I followed this book.
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