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 401 – 545 of 545 Newer› Newest»Love the shoes, a girl can never have to many shoes and better with her name on them. I mean that some one would leave a comment about your blog turning into a baby blog. It's your blog and you write about what ever you want honey! And right now your life is Harper as it should be. You talk about her and your husband till your hearts content!
Hi Kelly.. my name is Stefanie and I stumbled upon your blog because I saw the name Harper when she was first in the hospital. That is what we wanted to name our girl if we have another so it caught my eye. And then I was amazed that its such a small world. You're husbands parents live right down the road from us here in Magnolia. I realized what a long road you've have with trying to conceive and having Harper and I was just in awe of what God has done in your life. You have the most beautiful daughter and I am so happy to see that you all made it home. I'm sorry she has been kinda cranky, I sure know with my daughter Harley, she had colic and the only thing I could do was put her in the car at 4am or bounce a certain way on our bed while holding her. She's 5 now so thats been awhile but I hope you find something that will work so you and her both can get some much needed rest. Oh and I also love seeing you dress her up and take pictures and reading about her!
I've never personally experienced the sleep problems with my babies that my friends have had with their babies but they all insist on the book Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child...good luck, I hope it helps you like it has helped them! btw, Harper is adorable!
It's your blog. You can do what you want. My blog mainly revolves around my Harper. She is my favorite subject and what I think about most of the time. I'm very happy that your Harper is well. I will pray that the crying phase is short.
Oh.My.Goodness. Love the little outfit...too stinkin' cute!! And i can totally believe that she came from you.....you are gorgeous!! Good for you for catching up on your tv watching...you deserve to veg and hold and love on that baby girl!
Kelly- love reading your blog and was praying for darling, Harper!!! Honey, you have every right to talk about her. She is a perfect gift from above and an answer to prayer. Let God's glory shine!!!
Now to the crying... my 8 month old now was so fussy and cried all the live long day for the first few months. Hang in there. I tried so many different techniques- swaddling, walking, driving, gas drops, warm towels and blankets.etc.... we sang, we listened to praise and worship.. but soon this time will pass and God will get you thru, yet another season. Enjoy each day with your sweetsie!
Much Care!
I don't know who that person is that said that about the "baby blog" but how dare them! We love Miss H!!!! So glad to hear she slept thru the night YAY!!! xx, Nina
p.s. I wish I had some advise in the mama dept...but I'm not a mama yet. Someday but then I'll be coming to you for advise :-)
Had to post a comment in regards to the other comments. Once you become a mom, your child is your life. I tell people I may look a little obsessed with all the pics and only talking about my son 24/7, but he's my life and that's the way it is going to be. Hope Harper starts sleeping more and cries less soon. My son cried about 6-7 hrs. a day so I can relate. After all the days when you just want to pull your hair out, it gets better. This morning he said, "I love you Mommy" when I left for work for the first time. That makes all the memories of the hard times vanish.
Lovely pictures! I don't have a good shot of my second son asleep like that - that is something I need to remedy quickly!!!
Glad that some suggestions were helpful and are working out. Right now, she will have no schedule, but will fall into one naturally. That should look something like going for first nap about 1-2 hours after being awake. Then she'll take her second nap again 1-2 hours after waking from her first nap and so on.
My 8.5 month old does not sleep through the night - we are currently co-sleeping and nursing him when he wakes in the night - it certainly works right now for getting some sleep...and that is the key - do what works! You will learn all about her and what she likes and doesn't like and you guys will work it out!
Kelly,
Harper is sooo cute!!! Glad that things are geting better and she is sleeping a bit. Also, this is YOUR blog and YOU can write about ANYTHING that YOU want. Harper is very important in your life right now and if you want this to be a baby blog then so be it. She is your life and that is perfectly fine. Plus I lovecoming in to see how everyone is doing.
That girl KNOWS she is precious!
Baby blog on, my friend! I'm loving it (and you!). Hope ya'll are having a great Friday!
Kelly,
I am Katie Rowe's sister and you can ask her all about my daughter's colic/reflux issues. Abby screamed if she was awake for a while. It also took her a long time to sleep. Everyone told me, you will get through it. You will, but that is not what I wanted to hear at that time. I tried all the tricks too. Just know you are being prayed for and if you ever want to call me, feel free. I would love it. I have been praying for sweet Harper a long time! She will pull through this too!
I know this doesn't sound encouraging. I am so sorry. It is just so hard. Reading your post makes me want to cry! Hang in there. It DOES get better.
She is so adorable!!! Those first two months my sweet boy nursed ALL the time. Don't worry it gets much better and don't feel bad about the tv thing. In the beggining I watched A LOT of tv and i usually never watch TV. I was always sitting on the couch nursing so I would just watch tv. Now he's 4.5 months and he nurses every few hours so I get a bit of a break.
Just try and enjoy it (which i'm sure you do) because before you know it she'll be a big girl! I can't believe how fast time flies when you have a little one. It's crazy!
You make this blog all about your girl or anything you want for that matter! It's your blog and we're all hooked no matter what! :) She is precious! You are such an encouragement! She is beautiful! I love the cranky face, I think it would make a priceless announcement! :)
*I'm taking notes from you on how to become a great mom! I'm only a few months away! wohoo!
Hi Kelly- I just started reading you blog about a month ago. Harper is percious! I had a baby 8 weeks ago and she didn't cry all the time she SCREAMED 24/7! It took about 3 or 4 weeks and some reflux medicine and she is 20,000 times better! Hang in there and sleep will come soon. My daughter has started sleeping for 4+ hours at night and its amazing how much better I feel!
Girl, please. You blog about that sweet baby as much as you want. It's your blog and your life, and if anybody doesn't want to read about it, there's an "X" in the upper right hand corner of the screen. :)
She looks adorable, even when she's mad! Hang in there!
Hi Kelly! I am a the wife of an active duty AF man and we are currently stationed in the UK. I absolutely LOVE reading your Blog! I am from Arkansas originally, infact until about 7 years ago, I had lived there since I was 4. My husband decided right after we had our first daughter (Logan) that he wanted to join the AF. We first moved to Warner Robins, GA. We are from the LR/NLR area...bought a house in Cabot right after we married in 1998. Anywho! Needless to say, right after we had our 2nd daughter (Maci) in October 2003, he went on his first deployment to Iraq! Maci was such a fussy baby that I couldn't even leave her in the church nursery. I had to sit in the cry room to be able to stay for church. All I can say is IT DOES GET BETTER! I think Maci was constipated most of the time. Praise music usually soothed her for a little bit. I have a DVD called Praises and Smiles and she seemed quite content to watch the kids and listen to her Jesus music! Anyway, I've been following your blog and me and everyone over here in my Bible Study have been praying for your family and Harper since the first day I read about her illness. Just wanted you to know that prayers are coming across the pond for you and your family too! Thank you for your blog...and I think it's GREAT that we're getting to hear about Harper! She's your most precious gift! Luv to you and yours!
Angie Lingar
RAF Mildenhall, USAF wife
nothing wrong with a baby blog! I just love seeing her pictures and how well she doing!
Someone probably already said this but have you considered that Harper may have Acid Reflux? ALot of crying babies have been greatly quieted by some meds for this. Both my girls had it. The youngest (now 4.5 months) grew out of it at 3 months but the oldest cried for a sweet forever before we figured it out. Just a thought.
Harper is really a beautiful baby, but I must say...the pouty faces (like the one in the first picture) are so cute I can't stand it! hehe! But I certainly don't want that precious baby upset, so I'll be praying for her (and y'all) in that regard! ;o) This time in your life (I know from experience) can be so stressful...just hang in there, and make a point to burn into your memory some of those really awesome moments, because THOSE are the ones you will recall! (Don't think on what someone said about this becoming a baby blog...it's your blog/your life chronicle and Harper is a huge part of that. We all love her, too, and want to hear about your life as a momma!)
Kelly, this is your blog, and you get to talk about what YOU want! Miss/Mr. Anonymous needs to recognize!!! Don't you change a thing...I love the "Baby Blog!" Harper is your life now, and you'll probably always want to blog mostly about her!
I agree with everyone else...keep on writing about your precious Harper! It's your blog and you can write about anything you want and like most moms-all we talk about is our kids! I love to see new pictures of Harper and read about you all and her. I love the new shoes and I especially love to have everything monogrammed so you're not alone! I also wanted to tell you that not only do we both share the same birthday and have a Harper, but my Harper has a Nonnie too! Too funny! Send me an email when you get a chance with your address. I want to send you some things that have "Harper" on them for your Harper. My email is shannonlee1222@aol.com
Take care,
Shannon
I love hearing about Harper. You can write about her all you want. I'm so glad she's healthy and doing well. The screaming days will pass. It's hard when you're going through it but...it does end. Hang in there!
Well, I hope it is a baby blog...after all, you just had one! Good grief.
So glad things are going well. Car rides always did the trick for my kids, too.
And what might I ask is wrong with a baby blog?! Sheesh that is pretty rude if you ask me. I think most of us love babies and especially yours! Plus blogs are a great way to document and remember everything about your baby!
I love that your blog is a baby blog! Harper is beautiful and you have every right as proud mommy to show her off! She is just gorgeous! She has some of the greatest expressions! I love all the headbands too! My daughter never kept them on! I dressed her girly as long as I could(until she was 2or 3). Then she started picking out her own clothes and now she dresses like a total boy! She even wanted to change her name from Brianna Nicole to Brian Nicolas. She went by Jack for awhile and even talked in a deep voice. But Jack died. her words not mine. He came back to life for about a week when she was 5 then he died again! I wouldn't trade her for anything in the world! I just hope she doesn't want to wear a tux when she gets married! Have a great weekend and please keep the baby blog!! We love it!!
I have never commented on your blog before, although I am a faithful reader. But today I have two things...
1. Oh my goodness, where oh where did you get that adorable onesie Harper is wearing? I almost died from the sheer cuteness of it.
2. Do not feel pressured by anyone to turn your blog into anything you don't want it to be. I, for one, feel as if I know Harper just from following her journey, and I pray you continue to keep us all updated w/ pictures and anecdotes about her and your life together!
God bless! ---Susan
Great pictures! Those shoes are just too adorable!
I remember when I was on Maternity leave and my husband had already went back to work I took Carter to Target almost every single day...just so we could get out of the house. It was too hot for us to be outside so Target was just perfect with the bright colors all around. To this day my son still loves to go to Target.
Bless your sweet heart. I randomly found your blog and LOVE it! I didn't find it before it was a "baby blog", so I love that it's a "baby blog"! Keep those baby posts coming! Bah-Humbug, Anonymous! ;o)
I had a screaming baby, too. And she also had her name on everything--being from the South, that's just how it's done! HA! I nursed my little bug and found out that I could having NOTHING dairy. After cutting dairy out of my diet, so sad, my sweet Hallie didn't cry near as much!
We also read Happiest Baby on the Block. And maybe you have gotten that advice from someone else...I didn't read all 400+ comments. But it was a fabulous book with lots of "common sense" advice...I quote "common sense" b/c when you're a new mommy, that seems to be the first thing lost in the shuffle! :o)
I am praising God for his healing of your little bug! Tears fill my eyes when I read some of your posts b/c I can just feel how proud you are of your little bundle, and how thankful you are for our Lord and Savior healing her!
Blessings to your family!
I just LOVE the picture of Harper all upset and angry! I laughed out loud when I saw it. My family went to a photo studio one year and all of the kids were in a grouchy mood and scowling in one of the photos. That's the one I bought because it captured our life at the time!!
Hi Kelly! First of all, I have to tell you that Harper is adorable!
I found your site through one of my friends, and I have prayed for you ever since. Today I decided to go back and read much of your story. So ... for the last 2 1/2 hours, I have spent time reading about your infertility journey. Wow - it sounds much like mine! We also planned one of those dream vacations and took our 2nd trip to Jamaica ... Even the song "Blessed Be Your Name" was one of my favorites throughout our journey. And when we found I was pregnant, I had the same feelings - incredibly excited, but heart-broken for those who were still trying.
After two years of an emotional rollercoaster our precious little girl, Jordyn Faith, was born in October.
Thanks for sharing your story! Blessings to your family!
What's better than a baby blog???? :)
Also, my baby girl was the exact same way with crying unless she was being held. I found THE best thing in the world to help calm and occupy her, though. It is by Fisher Price and it's called the Soothing Motions Glider. It mimics the rocking motion, and you can have it go side to side or front to back. It also plays soft music if you want, and there's a mobile that hangs overhead. This thing was a lifesaver!!! I highly recommend it!!! -Marissa
Harper is precious. This is the first comment I've left but I have been following your journey for a few weeks now. It's great to see you guys at home and settling in. Just some friendly advice from another mom. . .
- The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp. . .great resource for calming babies, you can read the book or check out the DVD. I borrowed it from the library before buying it. It's great - worked wonders with our daughter. . .I am convinced she would have been colicky had we not followed his advice.
- Swaddle Me blankets - you can buy them from Babies R Us. . .goes along with Dr. Karp's advice, makes it super easy to swaddle. Our kids slept in these things until they were 6 or 8 months old.
- Enjoy the tv! I became a huge football fan while I was nursing. One day you will only be watching cartoons during the day, so enjoy television while you can!
Cindy
http://adopttaiwan.wordpress.com
You have earned the right to have a "baby blog"!!!!! Your loving blog audience would love nothing more than to read about and see abundant pictures of beautiful Harper!!!! You just enjoy it, we will ")
Hi Kelly! I've been a lurker since the day Harper was born and finally decided to stop and put my two cents in. I have a baby girl who is 8 weeks old, born Dec. 22nd, and stayed 11 days in the NICU. She was born about a month early and her lungs we not quite ready. She stradled the fence of developing pulminary hypertension, at which point she would have been flown out, but thank God she pulled out of it. She we narrowly escaped the ECMO, but we did have the vent and sedation and all that stuff for a while. I came home on Christmas Day without a baby. So depressing. They finally let me bring my baby home, which was such a relief and we too could not get enough of our pj's. haha! She would not nurse (and we later discovered she had not developed the suck-swallow-breathe reflex, which we are still dealing with) but I did pump and she did get it through her tube and eventually the bottle. She LOVED breat milk and did great with it. She just could not get full on it. And I was making plenty. Do you know that Harper is getting enough when she does nurse? You might want to give her some breast milk in a bottle and see how much she is actually taking b/c that could be the problem. Also, you'd have to give her the milk from a bottle to add rice cereal, but the rice cereal has worked wonderes for us. It's in a sliver can at Wal-Mart, Gerber with DHA, rice cereal, single grain. I read somewhere online to start out putting one teaspoon per ounce and see how that does. She has never had tummy problems from it and can now go about 3 hours in between feedings. Also, it was driving me nuts that weren't getting on some type of schedule (and yes, there were days that a shower was much needed and would have been nice, but just not realistic, haha!). I do think, as one poster has said, that it could be her getting into her schedule after being on the NICU schedule. I couldn't understand why Bailey did great in the NICU on their schedule but then totally had no schedule once we got home. She will be 8 weeks Monday and we might have half a schedule.
I know it's so tiring to be at home alone during the day while hubby works and have a baby who constantly needs you. Not there is anything wrong with that, but it takes some adjusting for us new mom's too. There were days I begged my husband to stay home and let me go to work, but he never would. I actually go back to work Monday and am very sad and cannot love enough on my baby girl before then. But anyway, just hang in there and it will work itself out...eventually!
The rice cereal was the best advice I ever got! She's beautiful and I'm so glad she is home and doing well now. You do have a sweet miracle!
This is YOUR blog and you make it whatever you want! Plus, you have a GORGEOUS baby girl to show off so it's naturally easy to make it a "baby" blog! :) Harper is a beauty! If you haven't heard of or read "Babywise" pick up a copy - it will change yours and Harper's lives!
I say it is your blog, make it whatever you want and I say a baby blog is wonderful. Harper is an angel (who cries a lot) and she is what I want to hear about! And keep sending all the beautiful pictures so I can enjoy all the girl stuff, bows, ribbons, pink. I have 2 boys so i love seeing harper all dressed up!!
We did the carseat ride thing for about 3 months. My boys LOVED their carseats. We had many 1am rides throught he neighborhood just so i could get a few minutes of quiet. Make sure to keep some good relaxing CD's in the car too! Hang in there and thanks for the updates!!!
Harper is just the cutest baby I have ever seen!! Even the sour face pics ;)
I'm glad you seem to have found something to put her down at night. No kids of my own yet, but I can imagine that you'll do whatever it takes!
What a rude anonymous comment! I despise anoynmous commenting and have disabled it from my blog. If people don't liek the topic they don't have to read. Anonymous = cowardly.
I think Haper looks great and all the people who prayed for her, myself included, enjoy seeing her and hearing how you're doing.
Take THAT, Anonymous!
Bring on the baby blog!!! Harper is SO cute even with her mad face.
I love baby blogs!!
Nothing wrong with a baby blog! This is the baby we have been praying for for weeks!! We want to hear about her.
When your life is all about a baby, what else are you supposed to write about? ;) There's nothing wrong with that!!!
it's perfectly wonderful for this to be and STAY a baby blog!!!
enjoy your weekend!!
-jillian
I agree with most of your readers. Having a baby is one of God's miracles, let it be a baby blog and rejoice in motherhood. It is a blessing. I think we would be more worried had we NOT heard about Harper.
Kelly,
Just a thought....a friend of mine was nursing her newborn for 3-5 weeks and the baby girl was so fussy nothing would do. They discovered that she had a milk allergy and when mom cut milk from her diet.......BAM! New child.. Just a suggestion. Are here bowel movements discolored?
sj
Hey, your blog - your baby - make it about what you love!!!
And, it's so horrible to see squishy mad baby faces BUT they are SOOO cute! I would sometimes just laugh at my babes when they made those angry faces because I loved them...as much as the sleeping angel one too!
I'm so thankful your babe is home! God is good!!
Girl, I do not KNOW how you care for that baby, take darling photos, post them, tend to this blog, and read the 8 bazillion comments left each day. You are amazing, and probably very tired! People have probably already said this, but just to add my two cents:
- I've had 3 kids, and each one is SO very different, and I promise you I have done the exact same things with each. My first cried NONSTOP for the first 14 weeks (sorry, don't want to depress you). My second one would immediately quiet if I whispered "shhh" in her direction - I did not even have to pick her up. My third didn't cry much so long as she was strapped to me at all times - even at night, no kidding - I slept upright, and I didn't shower much for a few months. IT WILL GET BETTER - JUST HANG IN THERE. THERE IS PROBABLY NOT A MAGIC BULLET!
- do NOT feel guilty about leaving Harper with your mom, husband, etc and going to a movie, out to lunch with a friend, etc. That always helped me, and that baby will not starve in 2.5 hours.
- summer is coming! Once you can walk her in the stroller, etc it always seems easier to me. My first (the 14-week screamer) was a Nov baby, and I swear he got better once we could be outside more.
Hang in there! Keep lots of friends and family close (for the distraction, if nothing else) and know you have a lot of prayers lifting up you and your miracle girl!
This is YOUR blog. Write about whatever your heart desires.
Love the newest shots of your cutie.
Have you tried any "white noise" for her? Babies love the sound of a hairdryer, vaccuum, clothes dryer, anything that sort of hums. PS Anyone who dosen't want this to turn into a baby blog can just read something else, am I right?:) The pix are precious, especially the sleeping ones, those would make a cute announcement!
I have been "lurking" since I read about the health issues Harper was having when she was born. I love to see how she is growing and thriving (and trying her mama's patience already! Such a little girl!). This is your blog and you should make it about what you want to!
Thanks so much for what you do!
And I hope Harper's crying gets better soon!
Well, of course it is going to be a "baby blog". Bloggers write about what they are experiencing. More importantly, once you have kids, your blog becomes a journal.
I've been blogging for almost four years and I can't imagine not being able to look back at old posts and relive those moments with my children.
Blogs do change and evolve, and sometimes you lose some readers because of it. But you have to write about what you know and what you love, and right now that's your beautiful baby.
I had a baby who was very high-maintenace also, and she's turned into a high-maintenance preschooler! But the ones who cause some trouble also seem to be the ones who bring untold joys into your life! Enjoy her. She will probably be a little firecracker when she grows up and you won't be able to imagine her being anything but.
Love your blog!
keep swaddling. I read "happiest baby on the block" by Harvey Karp he promotes the 5 s's
1. swaddle
2. side (not for sleeping)
3. SHHHHH
4. swinging
5. sucking
this is my second baby and this REALLY works if you stick with it. If you send my your address, I will send you my copy of the book.:)
The Primce has those shoes...without the pleats and blue letters, of course. Aren't they precious? I love that they adjust. Both my babies have little feet.
Also, I remembered another tip this morning as I was adminsitering it to The Prince whp had a tummy ache. Gripe Water. You can get it at most drug stores and it is completely safe and natural. It helps a long list of things, one being colic. And it tastes so good to them they love taking it. Someone may have already told you about it, but I wanted to tell you just in case. If you can't find any let me know and I will send you a bottle! I swear by it!
Kelly, Im sure this comment might get lost in the many other comments, but I will leave it anyway.
I have been praying for you and your family since the first post went on on Angie's blog and I will continue to pray for your family.
As for someome telling you what to or what not to blog about...it is your choice to blog what you want, and if that means you blog only about Harper, then so be it! It is your blog, so sweetie, just do what you want! And the rest of us love reading how well your little blessings is doing!
Harper is adorable! Keep the pictures coming even if it is in Tri Chi shirts (I was an E =) ). I love reading about her! I hope she starts sleeping more and crying less for you soon. My first didn't like to sleep and would eat ALL the time but my second wasn't like that at all. Being a first time Mom, I didn't know to pray for a sleeping baby during my pregnancy. I thought all babies slept. So the second time around I prayed for a good sleeper everyday! And He answered my prayers. Still praying for you guys.
Hey - baby blog or not - it's YOUR blog and she is your life now. Plus, most of us other mom's LOVE hearing about a day in the life of other moms - so keep up the good work. Your daughter is adorable - screaming or not. :-)
Baby blog away! Most of us love it and praise God for you being able to "baby blog!"
She sure is precious even with her sad face on!
Smiles,
Jen
That first picture of Harper is priceless!
And even if you turned this into a baby blog, it's YOUR blog...do what you want to with it.
Hi I am just a passer by, but I wanted to share what worked with me and my babies! I am a mother of 4, and after my first baby I discovered the book "Baby Wise" It worked wonders! and its not to late to start with your precious Harper! My first Child made his own schedule and we let him! Which I thought was okay, until I found out I needed sleep too! haha, so I put alot of this book into action with kids 2-4! I had them sleeping through the whole night 8pm-6am by week 5 or 6! ya, and then only eating every 3 hours! It was so nice and I knew after a few weeks what cry was what! If 3 hours was approching I knew It was a hungry cry. etc. It really worked for our family and I hope you will give it a try and see if it works for yours!
PS. Good for you only posting about your little angel! She is your whole life right now! She will prob be your main topic for a long time..
Good luck and Congrats
Sincery,
Mom of 4 from Utah
Why on earth would someone DARE to post that comment! That just makes me mad. This is YOUR blog and you can blog about whatever you want.
I love the pics Kelly, they are precious. And those shoes are to die for!
Talk about Harper ALL YOU WANT. That baby is a miracle.
I started reading your blog because a friend had requested prayers for Harper, I kept checking back everyday to make sure this little miracle was ok.
You turn this into a baby blog if you want... Harper is living proof that God is present at all times... She is a beautiful baby, and in the month-ish that she has been on the world she has already brought more people to Jesus than some do in a lifetime
And I laughed out loud at her angry picture.
What a loved little girl! She's SO lucky! And the best dressed baby I've EVER seen! She's a doll Kelly!!
my husband used to drive up and down the natchez trace with both our kids when they were babies to get them to stop crying and go to sleep! A lot of nights they slept in their carrier b/c i was afraid that getting them out would wake them up! It gets better i promise!
First of all sweet girl----You blog about that adorable gift from GOD every single day and we will still love coming here. I have 3 kids (11, 8 and 2) and I seriously regret that I did not have a blog when my oldest was born. Since we adopted Kate from China (my youngest) I have documented every single milestone on my blog and I am so glad that I have. People read your blog because you have a beautiful heart. Now Harper is a huge part of your heart. Please, do not let an anonymous commenter ever dictate what to blog about.
Now, I do want to offer one bit of advice (take it or leave it) but I got concerned when I read that you might incorporate falling asleep in the car as your bed time routine. Trust me .....if you teach you babies to fall asleep in their crib or bassinet n their own in the long run you will have FAR fewer sleep issues. My kids all sleep beautifully in their own rooms and we trained them to be good sleepers. it is SO hard to break bad sleep patters and you do not want to be driving her around when you go on vacation or you have another baby or you are sick.... maybe you were just joking but I made the mistake early on with my colicky baby. He would only sleep in the baby swing or the car. My MIL dies when he was 8 weeks old and we had to ravel for her funeral...he would NOT sleep because we did not have the swing. it was horrible. I took me few weeks to teach him god sleep habits and did not repeat that mistake with the other 2.
Again..maybe you were joking but I was just SO desperate for sleep when Will was a baby and I did not think long term and wanted to help you out. Babies are creatures of habit.
Sorry this got so long. Glad you got a good night sleep. Harper is darling:)
Kim
I am so sorry about all of my typos in the last comment..hopefully you can understand it anyway. I was rushing:) I have a baby napping and was afraid she will wake any minute.
That baby girl is soooo precious! I am a mom who had a baby boy on ECMO for 16 days, and he came home from the NICU as a totally screaming baby due to reflux and withdrawals, so I promise that it DOES get better! You are an awesome blogger and I think we are all hooked on Harper, so keep the baby updates coming :). Love, Kelly S.
What a beautiful baby! In the first picture she's probably thinking "I just got out of the NICU and now this?!" just kidding!
Hi Kelly,
I started reading your blog shortly after you had Harper, I picked it up from audreycaroline.blogspot.com. I just want to say that I have been thinking of you and keeping you, your family, and that precious little girl of yours in my thoughts and prayers.
I wanted to say that I love following your blog now and I love love love your Harper updates! What else would we expect, she is your pride and joy and always on your mind. I am expecting my first baby in September after some fertility issues as well and I just can't imagine how precious he/she will be! You have all the right in the world to blog about Harper everyday from here on out! BTW...I love ALL her little outfits and accessories!
I think it would be great to turn into a Harper blog, that is what life is about now, nothing more precious than a baby! I love it, keep those pics coming. I am a grammy and a photo nut so the more pics the better.
Hi Kelly,
Someone may have already suggested this, but have you looked into your diet as the cause of her screaming. I know that some babies don't tolerate milk very well and it can make them very uncomfortable and unhappy. There is some great stuff called Gripe Water that soothes their tummies very quickly. Just thought I would mention it. She is absolutely beautiful--I love hearing all about her and your days together!
I'm more than happy to hear about her growth and everyday successes. You went through the trials of getting pregnant, carrying her full-term, and then fretting over her for weeks while she was in NICU. You have EVERY right to turn this into a Baby Blog! She is your world right now, and that's all that matters. Car rides got me to sleep when I was a baby (and I had some problems of my own) so stick with it...It works!
Oh please, girl!! Write about what you want. Last time I checked this is YOUR blog!! Plus, who doesn't want to hear about that precious baby??
Girl, this is your blog. Talk about that little miracle of yours as much as you want :). She is such a little sweetie!
I'm sure you've already been told this numerous times, but you need to update your 'about me' column now! :>) So glad that Harper slept last night! Did you end up getting up to check on her to see if she was okay because she was sleeping so long? I remember doing that.
Rhonda
I LOVE your baby blog and checking in on beautiful baby Harper! Thank you for sharing her with us. My first son screamed almost 24 hours for the first three months. I certainly sympathize with what you are going through. If you are not using one and she likes to be close get a sling. I know you will find what comforts her..that is just how they are. Hugs and love to you all..she is so gorgeous and the Harper items are adorable.
There is nothing wrong with a baby blog! This is where you are at this point in your life...it is your blog...your blog should reflect YOU! I LOVE seeing and hearing about your precious miracle baby. I read your blog often but comment little. I did pray for your family so very hard over the past few weeks since Harper's birth...Go ahead, let it be a baby blog...you and she deserve it!
I love that this is a baby blog! Harper is beautiful! Our Harper and her twin, Taylor, will be born on Tuesday. Please say a little prayer for them!
Good luck with the crying! I hope you find a solution soon!
You have every single right to make this a baby blog! She is a miracle after all! :-) Talk about Harper all you want! It's what we mommies do best! She's beautiful, by the way!
the pics are so cute! so glad you all are doing good! and you blog whatever your heart desires!!! harper! ..duh :) xoxo
I saw the link to your blog on a friends' blog. I have been praying for Harper and checking up her pretty much daily :-) We had twins this year, and one of them spent a few days in NICU. I haven't posted until now, but the baby blog comment got my fingers to typing. How silly, I think it is more than safe to say that this "Baby Blog" has been a huge testimony to many people. God is so good! I was so happy to see your sweet girl go home!!
I havent checked in in awhile, with 2 little monkeys of my own life has been busy, but I just wanted to say a HUGE congrats on Harper being home!!!! She is truly beautiful.
Have we mentioned that Harper is ADORABLE? And LOVED? And the majority of us do not know you personally! We WANT to hear about this MIRACLE CHILD and her family! Anonymous can choose to enjoy what YOU choose to share with the rest of us or find another blog to stalk!
Did I mention Harper is ADORABLE??
:)
I have many pictures of my baby with the same face...and she's now 7. I love it!! You talk about your baby all you want!!
Hi Kelly..
My cousin and I came across your blog because we too have a recipe blog and we found and loved yours. Ever since your ordeal started with Harper I have checked your blog almost daily for updates on your precious, precious little Harper. I too have a baby girl (Katie) and I have always felt for you and your struggles through what had to be the most difficult time of your life! I had to comment about the baby blog thing..I am SO GLAD that you have so much happiness in that little miracle of yours! I'm so thankful that you have so much to talk about as we have prayed for your family, our church has prayed for your family.. so please keep the baby pics and updates coming.. I hope your blog does turn into a baby blog :) God Bless you and your beautiful little family!
I'm ok with the whole "baby blog" idea :-) I just love seeing pictures of your sweet miracle!
She looks beautiful! Don't listen to the anonymous commenter. You make this blog about whatever you want! We love it just the way it is!
Okay I am sorry but I just love the little pucker lip! She is so precious even when she is pouting!
You can turn it into a "baby" blog all you want! I love reading about your precious family. Congratulations again and praise the Lord!
OMG that first picture is so precious!!!!! And who cares if it does turn into a baby blog. It's your blog and whats going on in your life. Harper is whats going on in your life right now. Ok sorry, that hit a nerve. I had someone do the same to me. I still blog about my princess almost everyday. I can't help it, they are just so sweet!
Harper's shirt it too cute also.
~Lisa
I do not have kids, but I am a preschool teacher, so I am substitute "mommy" to 8 two year olds all day. My Mom said she used to put me in the car and drive around the neighborhood every night to put me to sleep for about a year! I guess I was high maintenance! I love baby blogs! They are the BEST!
-Melissa
Kelly- in my opinion, you can turn this blog into whatever you want it to :o) I swear Harper gets cuter each day!!!
You blog about whatever you want! They obviously don't understand how all-encompassing a baby is.
So glad that you all made it home and are healthy! Hang in there with the sleeping/crying situation. Not to make you worry, but my Daughter is 15 months and still does not sleep through the night!:) She wakes up about 5 times at least. She is just a really light sleeper like me! You will make it though. During the night we have some great Mommy and Me time:) I also try to thank God for the fact that I have my miracle to wake me up and not the alternative. It is hard sometimes though.
God bless and the best of luck!
Kelly,
Think about REFLUX. It sounds like Harper might have it. My son had the exact symptoms and medicine really helped! She might actually be in pain and the only way to soothe it is to feed non stop. Exactly what my son did.
Love the blog!
Blair
I love your blog! I just wanted to let you know I highly recommend finding a photographer to come take her pictures *immediately* before she gets any older! I have 2 girls and now a baby boy, and I finally did it this time and got some great newborn shots. An amazing photographer came in our home and spent 5 hours here. Of course I had taken my daughters to olan mills type (cheap) places when they were newborns, but I'm talking about a *good* photographer! The younger they are the better newborn/curled up shots you will get! Good luck!
Kelly-
Just so you know, I have a three month old. At about week six (i know that sounds far away) it starts to go down hill. Do what feels naturally to you. I am super duper structured, so my kids are on a schedule. If you aren't structured or scheduled, don't attempt this - it will make you and baby miserable! Just do what fits with your personality. Just know that all moms feel sad sometimes, this is okay. All moms feel like a failure sometimes, that is ok. Babies cry a lot, but then everyone starts to get on the same rythm. If you read my blog in november, I really struggled and it was my second baby! It really is ok - and you are NOT alone!
Oh, how I remember those days! For us it was a drive in our PJs to Hooters for Daddy to pick up wings for himself and a chicken philly for mommy. Don't worry - it does get better and they do start to sleep. Right now, I know you think you will never have a happy baby, but trust me, you will, and it will be wonderful!
When Tori came home from the NICU, honest to goodness, we had like 2 days of quiet, perfect, sleeping baby and then literally she became a crying machine. She cried so much I remember standing on my porch sobbing and telling my husband, "I finally got her home and I can't even enjoy her!" She had colic. OH. MY. WORD. I nearly lost my mind before a nurse suggested a chiropractor. He was a Christian and I believe to this day his hands were anointed by God. Two or three visits and we had an entirely different baby. Oh and my insurance covered it.
Oh gosh, that little grumpy face in that first photo...so cute! :) Hehehe. She's so adorable. And hello...not turning into a baby blog? Good gravy...it's like the most important event in your life. Sheesh. Keep bringing on the baby. I love it!
Please don't listen to one rude blogger--we LOVE your blog and watch for updates daily!
I wanted to nurse my three--it worked well with each but not great so it was suggested I nurse and then do a formula bottle during Jay Leno and that got me a good 6 hours sleep. Believe me, when Mommy and Daddy get their sleep~life just seems better:) It did work with #1 so I did it for 2 and 3 and never missed a beat. This too shall pass...
Love the pics!
I'm loving the "baby blog"! Ignore the negative comments, this is your blog, your baby, and your story!
Kelly, a present for you (if you've never seen it):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkc9-SvqfDM
We got to see these guys live at our church last summer; it was AWESOME! Take Harper if you get the chance!
I think this should be a baby blog. She is an absolute miracle!! I found your blog the day she was born and have been following every since. You are precious people and I am so happy for you. Watch some tv girl!! That is how I unwind. Mindless reality tv...hahahaha
Just take one day at a time! I was so stressed out with my first shild. With this one, I am taking each moment in and enjoying it! (yes, even the crying, no sleep moments!!!) Time flies so fast! You'll soon have a toddler that won't sit still for five minutes! You really do miss the infant moments...all of them! I love the shoes! We brought our little girl home in some just like them Friday. Love and prayers sent your way!!! Oh, and what is wrong with a baby blog???? Mine is too! (and a toddler blog!) Children are a miracle from God totally worth being blogged about!!!
I would personally miss hearing about little Miss Harper if you didn't talk about her in your blog! I think by talking about Harper daily, even at the risk of turning your blog into "a baby blog", is so pleasing to God -- as it is a constant reminder of all that He can do and is a tool to inspire all of your readers to seek Him. I thank you for sharing Harper with us!
Harper looks exactly like her daddy!! what have you heard? you or daddy, or both? In some of the pics, she looks exactly like your dh! so cute!!
Oh and talk about Harper all you want! it's your blog!
I just thought of something. If Harper continues to be fussy, you might want to keep track of what you are eating. There may be certain things that don't agree with her. Also, I don't recall if she was on antibiotics or not, but if she was you might want to see if you can use a probiotic (either you take it or put a little in her bottle. Also, when babies are born via C-section they don't get the bacteria that comes from a vaginal delivery and sometimes can have a harder time digesting their milk.
I had a somewhat fussy baby and my friend had a SUPER fussy baby. So, If you want to know more about what we did to help please e-mail me. ausfam18@aol.com
Love and Prayers,
Holly in OKC
Have your doctors checked her out for reflux? She is so cute and I am so happy that she is well and at home. I am a mom to many so my heart went out to you during your hospital stay.
Adorable pictures!
This is your blog and you can write about whatever you want.
Don't listen to anonymous, clearly they think the world revolves around them.
Sweet Kelly,
Welcome to Motherhood! Oh, yes, it started in the womb and then officially began when you gave birth, but now that you are home and little Harper is awake and feeding every 2.5 - 3 hours - you are now officially in the trenches - DELIGHTFUL trenches - but still the trenches. I had a little one who cried and nursed every 15 minutes all night long for the first 11 months of her life. Trust me - we were EXHAUSTED.... But she had reflux. Harper just sounds like she is going through the normal newborn transition. Take some breaks when you need it! She will soon level out and will find her comfort thing. You want her to find her own special comfort thing, b/c you can't always be there to be her comfort. Keep trying the pacifier and the swing, and swaddling, and all the things that work even a little. She will level out - I promise! She is adorable! And GOD has sooo blessed you and your precious BELOVED. When you feel overwhelmed - ALWAYS take a break - even if you have to put sweet Harper in her bed and let her cry a little. You will survive and a year from now - you will look at your little toddler and think - "what happened to my little baby?"
Motherhood is a huge blessing, but it also takes as much as you can give and sometimes more than you think you have in you. Soooo worth it though!
Our pastor - who has 8 kids, once said people with kids always ask him "When do I get to rest? I'm soooo tired!" Our pastor replied, "You will rest when you get to Heaven - but until then you have to keep plugging along!" So very true - and we only have 3 - and can I just say we haven't sleep well in the last 7 plus nights - b/c somebody has been sick all night long each one!
You will survive! I promise! It is work - but you will survive!
Sweet blessings!
Renee
Girl this is your blog and you should talk about what is going on in your world and right now, that is BABY.
If she is still upset even when eating and being held, she COULD have an issue with your milk... if it is all the time. My boys have all been fussier before the 6 week mark than they were afterwards, but it wasn't all the time, it was usually worse at night.
If it IS all the time, you might want to try eliminating dairy... that is usually the biggest culprit. I've never eliminated anything (not even caffeine, but I don't drink it past 3pm regardless) and haven't had issues, but I know for some, dairy is a big one.
so our little girl, kili, was quite the colic-y baby. Like she literally only did not cry for 15 minutes a day, but then one day she just snapped out of it. That was a GOOD day. But I remember that it seemed like we just couldn't do it. Anyway if the car thing works Leach co. -the place you got your buggy cover from has a sleep positioner with a little vibrator in it that simulates a car ride. Our daughter still doesn't sleep good at night. I think we might try it. I've never seen anything like it.
I am so glad that you got a little sleep last night! My first baby was the absolute most perfect baby-she ate, slept, smiled,etc. exactly when she was supposed to. My second--not so much. His crying (which was mostly at night) started when we were still in the hospital. During that time, I read somewhere that during the first three months that you are in 'survival mode' and that it isn't possible to form 'bad habits' during this time. I took that to heart and did whatever it took to survive. Luckily, his crying/colic was better at one month and had subsided by 2 months. Hang in there! You will figure out what comforts her best!
My daughter cried ALL day long and slept at night. My pediatrician said it was the pay off. Anyhow- something that always seemed to calm her down was the vacuum cleaner! We would just turn it on and the crying would stop. It was funny and amazing all at the same time!
Take 2, I think…(I tried publishing my comment and it went away, so I’m not sure if the first went through and I’m wasting my time with the 2nd time around. I’ll condense but can be reached if you want me to go in more depth…
We had a very fussy baby, our third and came to find out each day of his life how many health issues he had, all stemming from his hard birth.
First off, watch Harper and the way she looks at/for you. See if she moves her neck much. For our Owen, he didn't. He'd move his whole body, but not neck. And he only liked eating on one side of me, coming to figure out later that it wasn’t that the other breast wasn’t okay for him…just that laying on that side hurt his neck so much. We got it checked out and with x-rays from a very amazing Godly chiropractor (sp) we found out that his top vertebra was shoved up in his scull from the hard delivery he endured. And to topper, he was a big 9 pound baby too!
Also, check out her tongue. All 3 of my kids had THRUSH which is a yeast infection of the mouth. You’ll know if she has it if her tongue is cakey white/thick. If that’s the case, I have lots of tips. THRUSH hurts babies and mommies.
Our Owen had ear problems too and he wouldn’t cry if he was eating/drinking from me. It was the sucking action he liked to help pop his ears. So we learned how to pop his ears for him (much like an adult would if riding on an airplane or driving up a steep mountain and changing pressures). Eventually, we ended up getting tubes in his ears and I tell you, it saved all of our lives!
If Harper seems gassy, there’s a great natural product out there called Gripe Water. It helps settle tummies!
If any of these things seem familiar to you and you need more help, reach out to me, please.
Kelly, it was mentioned in an early post, but we had to switch to Nutramigen formula as well. It's hypoallergenic and easy on their system. My daughter was allergic to her formula and perhaps my breast milk as well. She's never had another formula since.
You mentioned moving to Texas... We'd love to have you here!
On another note, Melissa from Tx. on the bachelor is still in the running! :)
Kelly
Please keep the pictures and postings about Harper comming! We love them. I had a very colicky baby who cried all the time (believe it or not we laugh at it now). My next one was so calm that I thought that there was something wrong with her.
The crying will pass. My daughter got sooo much better when she could move (crawl). I know that sounds like forever to you now but believe me before you know it she will be dating, moving out, getting married...and you will wish for the good old days
Oh yeah...my former "crier" is the most beautiful, fun-lovig and responsible teenager that you will ever meet!
Get through each day and enjoy the moments!
YAY for a sleeping baby!!! So happy for all of you! It will do you all a lot of good. Also, who doesn't love a baby blog!?
Babies are all I ever talk about anymore. When you become a Mom, it happens!! So...bring on all the baby posts you can...I can handle it. ;)
Still here praying as always!
1 Corinthians 15:55-57 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Kelly, Harper is just getting more and more beautiful and you would never know looking at her the fight she had to be here. She is THE most adorable baby and I know how blessed you all are to have her and how blessed she is to have been given to such a wonderful mummy and daddy. And if you want to turn this into a baby blog then let the anonymous poster go and read somebody else's blog, you have every reason and every right to fill the pages with your little miracle. Sending you all armfuls of blessings.
xx
So adorable! There is NOTHING wrong with this becoming a baby blog - it's YOUR blog and that's all that matters!
I love hearing daily about Harper- I'm pretty sure the "no baby blog" is only one persons opinion!
Love the shoes!
Im sure someone already told you this but I have A LOT of experience with a screamin' baby. I wrapped her up tight with her paci, she screamed and screamed but I kept her wrapped and eventually it helped her to feel more secure and for the screaming to stop (mostly)
My family is praying for you daily.
Playing the classical music CD always seemed to sooth Davis. I have the baby einstein one and he is 3 now and still goes to sleep with it on!
My first cried constantly! I ended up sling wearing her and it got better. Some babies just ned more than others...it does pass and get easier even if the child doesn't! lol! If you are breast feeding, try adding a contaminant-free fish oil to your diet and drinking chamomile tea.. its totally safe (ask you ped) and can help calm them. After my first, I did it with my second and third. My first was in the ICU and I heard being in there with all the noise can make them not sleep as well...
Oh my goodness...Harper is just precious! I just want to eat her up! I LOVE the little pouty face in the one picture. So adorable! How cute are those shoes, too!
Oh...one more thing...how could I forget to comment on the adorable "Future Tri Chi" onesie that you have on Harper in the previous post. Seriously...so cute! Maybe Harper and Taylor will be Tri Chi's together!
Hi Kelly!
I've been following your blog since you had Harper. I saw it through Angies blog and have been praying for Harper many times! What a reminder of how precious Gods gifts to us are. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. I look forward to reading more and more about you guys and precious Harper as she grows.... and I love that this could be a baby blog! I think we talk about our lives on blogs and when we've got babies taking up our time, it does become a baby blog and there is nothing wrong with that at all! I love sharing pictures and writing about my precious babies :)
Blessings!
Steffani
Is it wrong that I think the first crying picture is adorable?!?!
I was reading another blog that asked for prayer for your baby and I began looking at it. I posted because we almost lost our baby when she was six weeks old (and she is now eight going on eighteeen!) She cried a lot too, just figure out what works for you and do it, whatever that is, be it a car ride, blowing the hair dryer for noise, whatever. Rest when she rests. I totally understand how you feel, I've been there, but it is so worth it. I promise you one day you will laugh at all this. I enjoy hearing how she is doing and love looking at the pics. I like the one with the hat for a birth announcement. It's precious.
You blogged us through your faithful trials of infertility, you blogged us through your faithful trials of child birth with a special girl, and you will continue to blog us through your faithful journey as a mom. Do what YOU do best, and blog about your faith in the One and Only Amazing God. Provider. Father. Hero. We love it! That's why we read "you" every day! Don't change who you are - we love YOU! Baby and all!!!! (and Scott and Dawson! - btw how is Dawson?)
Kelly--I love reading your blog and your inspirational journey that God has brought you and your family on. You have such a precious baby and I think you should keep blogging about life--which is sweet Harper! I pray that you and your husband will have a restful weekend--you both deserve and need it!
How cute! The driving around thing helped a lot with the boys. Funny thing with Shelby was that just putting her in the car seat seemed to quiet her down. A friend of mine used to put her daughter in the carseat near the laundry room with the dryer going. The baby would fall asleep and she'd move her into the family or living room with the TV on. That way it wasn't really quiet and she slept great. The best advice is to try different things till it matches what will work with Harper.
Oh and don't worry about being a baby blog. Our blogs are extensions of ourselves and our families. Right now Harper is your main focus, as it should be, and that's what is on your mind to write.
Hope Harper's 1st Valentine's Day is the SWEETEST!! And, hope you and your husband have a beautiful day CELEBRATING your love...yes, just like you said...isn't it the most amazing thing that two people can create such a blessing! I love reading all about sweet Harper and your experiences as a new mom so keep it up! :) We don't have children yet, but we certainly hope to be blessed with them and definitely talk about this "next adventure" much more now. And, I have to say...seeing your love and hearing about the joy she brings you...well, it does kinda give one that "mommy fever". :) I, too, worry about if we will be able to have children and all that stuff that "we girls" tend to think about. I love to see such FAITH as yours! God is so good to us and does hear and answer our prayers.
Hope you all have many more restful nights to come your way. What a beautiful picture of her sleeping! :)
Happy Valentine's Day...may it be filled with lots o' PINK!!
**Just so happens I was writing about "One of Life's Sweetest Things...A Mother" on my blog last night. I know you and Harper will be making the most fabulous cookies together one day! Yes, I saw those adorable monogram cookies you made! :)
Hey Kelly, I want to echo everyone else who said to keep on blogging about whatever you want---it's YOUR blog!
About the crying....just do whatever you can. Hold her, sway her, bounce her, ride her in the car, let her sleep in the carseat, the swing, the bouncy seat, in your arms, in the recliner with your, between you and hubby. Just know that it is a phase! Also frequent nursing is normal too. Before you know it she will be 3-4 months old, sleeping for 4-5 hours at night, and taking regular naps during the day. Hang in there!
p.s. ask your Mama to keep praying!
Mama to 5 in Miss.
She is precious--even with the sad face!! I'm glad that it is a baby blog right now! We are all so thankful that Harper is healthy, that we will take all the news (and adorable pictures!) of her we can get!! Glad to hear you got some good sleep!
Girl, you don't worry a THING about talking about that little girl! I believe when you become a mom, a special part of your heart is unlocked. She is the center of your world now and always will be. I love hearing ALL about her! The other person needs to move on.
I didn't read the other comments about suggestions for fussy babies, but I'll share my own 2 cents. I have two girls, ages 4 and 2. 1) Newborns are no fun. They cry, poop and do not appreciate your efforts to make them happy. There were many times I just didn't want to deal with my girls. I wanted to sleep or watch a movie or just do NOTHING for once. It's okay if you feel this way. All mommies just wish for a break. It doesn't mean you don't love precious Harper. It means you're human. 2) Nothing that you do at this age will turn into a "bad habit", so do whatever you have to do. My oldest slept in the swing til she was 4 months. My youngest cried and screamed round the clock til I finally had to break down and get a Rx for Zoloft. Once she slept, I didn't need it anymore. Don't worry about what the "books" say - do whatever works. 3) When she gets a little older, Dr Ferber's sleep book is a Godsend. Both my girls were going to sleep peacefully and sleeping all night within 3 nights. Good luck and God bless.
That rude comment was obviously someone without children and jealous of your beautiful Harper! Only a mother can understand the love of a child. We love to read about Harper. She has become a celeberity in the blogging world! Everyone knows Harper!
Hi Kelly!
Glad to hear it's going a bit better. Are you going to put a picture of your whole small family on the birth announcement? Justa thought.
Happy Valentines Day!
In the Potter's Palm,
~Canadian Farmer Girl
Love to read your 'baby blog'...keep the stories coming.
One other thing, my husband started driving our daughter to sleep when she was little!
Sometimes it was the only thing that would work. And you know what? Sometimes he still does, and she is 4 years old now. And you know what else? It works for us and we gotta do what makes us all happy! Don't listen to naysayers...do what you and Harper need to get through the day.
Praising God every day for you and your family!
Kelly,
I have been following your blog after connecting thru an AR friend. LOVE Harper's story and watching God work. And you blog whatever your little heart desires:) Love, Amanda in LR
My daughter also liked to be held...sometimes ALL night long in between nursing sessions. She slept on my chest in between nursing sessions for almost a month! I was lucky though, she liked her swing (yes, fond memories of "swingy"). One of my best pieces of advice for any of my mom friends though is to let Daddy do the "last"/evening feed while you pump and just chill! This gives Daddy time with his sweet angel and gives you a little much needed break! I am pregnant with my 2nd and my 1st just turned one (yes, the time goes FAST) and will do this same routine again!!! It was wonderful and they both love it. We still do the same thing now! Daddy is the bedtime man and it's awesome for Mommy!!!! Hope Harper will get on a routine for sleep soon. It won't last forever-promise!!! Good luck and hang in there!
Erika from IL
Hi Kelly,
I know that you don't know me but don't you dare stop talking about her! I've read your blog for months now and am so thrilled that she is here and home where she belongs! I love hearing "Everything Harper" the little superstar!! LoL
Blessings!
Suzanne from California
There's absolutely nothing wrong with this turning into a baby blog...it is YOUR blog after all, and she's your child. And a sweet little girl at that. I'm new to your site and am loving this little girl. She's a miracle!
I am so glad you liked them. They are my new favorite baby gift to give and I thought they were perfect for church!!
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