Free to a Good Home
I’m giving the Bean away. He’s free to a good home.
Underneath those big blue eyes and chubby cheeks is a force to be reckoned with.
I’ve already told you a little bit about this past weekend. How my three month old baby beat my emotions out of me and then told me to suck it up and deal.
Don’t get distracted by that big soft belly. Don’t be fooled by those pudgey little fists. Beanie has been a pill lately. Totally and completely. It started this past weekend when he seriously cried almost all weekend long. Loud, piercing cries that simultaneously broke my heart and made me want to ram my head into the wall.
We thought maybe it was because his daycare schedule had been interrupted at home on the weekend. And after some very thoughtful and kind suggestions from you readers, we decided that next weekend we would try to keep more to the daycare schedule to make the transition as easy as possible.
Unfortunately, I may not live until next weekend because if I have to endure another night of Beanie’s wailing, I may stab myself in the eye with a turkey baster.
“Oh, how cute! That baby is trying to put his toy AND his hand in his little mouth at the same time! So precious!”
Don’t do it. Don’t fall for his tricks. He’s one binky away from blowing his lid. Really. He could go at any minute. We only thought it was the daycare schedule. But now we know this issue is so much more than just a daycare schedule. Beanie has come home every night his week and just cried and cried. I asked his teachers if he’s like this during the day and they say that he’s not. That he’s talkative and sleeps good and eats big. Nope, they haven’t noticed anything different.
Oh, good. Then its just me.
In all seriousness, we have got it narrowed down to one of two things. He’s either just really worn out from being at the daycare all day or he has the dreaded COLIC.
AAAHHHHHHHHH!!!! NOOOOO!!!!! NOT THE COLIC!!!!!!!!
Yes, it may be colic. I hate that word though. I think it gets thrown around too much. A fussy baby and everyone immediately jumps to colic. I read somewhere that in order for it to truly be colic, your baby should pass (or fail, depending on how you look at it) the Rule of Three: He must cry for at least 3 hours at a time, at least 3 days in a row, for a period of at least 3 weeks.
Sadly, Beanie meets the Rule of Three.
I’m still hoping against hope that he is still adjusting to daycare. Sure its been almost two weeks, but it takes babies a while to adjust, right? Right? RIGHT????? So, we’ve made some changes around our house to see if they help the situation.
First, we’ve increased his formula. He’s getting bigger bottles now and that seems to keep him happy for longer periods of time. Second, we’re moving bedtime up earlier – from 9:00 to 7:30. And – at the suggestion of my mother who I called practically in tears asking what the hell was wrong with my baby – we’re waking him up around 11:00 PM to give him one “moonlight feeding” before he goes back to sleep until the morning. Maybe this will help keep him under control a little more.
Or, maybe he’ll cry more and I’ll have to sell him on eBay.
Just kidding, Beanie.
So, that’s the happenings at my happy house. A screaming baby and two parents running around like chickens with no heads. Its been awesome.
I totally need a vacation.
Or a vodka spritzer.
Or a nap.
57 Comments
Mandy
Hey, you may or may not have received this piece of information already. If you have, I apologize.
Also, I’m no baby expert.
BUT, I have a slew of little cousins, one of which cried almost constantly for the first, oh, year or so of her life. She was a delight to babysit.
It turned out that she had acid reflux, and once the doctors were able to identify the problem it was pretty easy to treat.
May be worth checking out?
admin
You’re better with babies than you think – Beanie DOES have acid reflux. But he is on medication for it and has been for some time. This crying for long periods of time for no reason thing is new. Besides, I think if it was the acid reflux, he would be crying during the day at daycare, too. But kudos to you for knowing about the acid reflux thing!! – Katie
Nona
Okay so you say he has refulx, It maybe he needs another med.
I have watched many children with this, and the last one went to an expert Dr. and with one change of meds she was a happy baby again. Good luck they do grow out of this!!
Michelle Uhlfelder
I’m SURE a few people have said this- but could it be teething? I only say because Henry just started yesterday- seriously not fun. At the grocery store there are homopathic teething tablets. Grab some (they are all natural, no side-effects, etc.) and give him two when he is crying. See if he calms down. It might just take off the edge if he is teething. Henry started getting really fussy, esp. at night- and then a few days later we realized his bottom gum is turning white (or lighter), i.e.: teething. Hang in there- gosh, that is the WORST. There is nothing worse than a teething baby. Also, have you picked up the book secrets of the baby whisper? The author is amazing and it’s been my bible for baby care. It seriously changed how I do things. HIGHLY recommend getting it with schedule ideas, bed times, colic, etc. GOOD LUCK!!!
Summer
Ahhh Welcome to my world! E has been like this from day 1. It is only now (9 weeks) he is starting to get better. Instead of major meltdowns every night from 1-3 hours, its now 2-3 times a week for about 30min to an hour at a time. Regardless, it is so hard to listen to and deal with. Oh, and did I mention that he refuses to take a Binky?
How about them apples?
I think if Bean had Colic, he would have started these episodes a lot earlier. Anyways, best of luck! I hope it gets better. I know how hard it can be.
Oh, and I know everyone has their own things that work, but we took a box fan (for noise) and put it in his room. When he has his fits, we turn it on high, and it seems to soothe him. We figured this out after we sat with him in the bathroom with the fan on for a week 😉
Lori at I Can Grow People
I am guessing teething? At least that is what we think is happening with Porter at the moment. Lots of drooling, lots of chewing on anything and everything, lots of sudden pre-bedtime fussiness. We also moved Porter’s bedtime up a month or so ago–your guy may just be over-tired?
Sarah H.
Well they took my guesses of acid reflux or teething! Some babies teeth as early as 3 months, and others not until 7 or 8 months. Um…colic…my sister had that….I still have bad nightmares about the little red faced baby my parents brought home who just cried and cried and cried (at day care with me)…she got better…and now I’m glad they brought her home…granted that was 24+ years ago, haha. I sure hope Beanie is just teething and does not have colic!!
Maria
Aww, I don’t have any words of wisdom. My baby boy did the same thing and it lasted for about a month, then all was fine. But Beanie is so adorable, that I’ll take him even if he does cry for hours! Seriously the cutest baby!
Good luck! I really mean that – I remember the frustrating all too well. But he will get over it soon and go back to being your sweet baby all the time!
Sarah H.
“Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.”
Jesus speaking in Matthew 11:28
admin
Okay. I just cried. At work. Thanks. – Katie
Sarah Reed
I am only writing this because no one else has and you can punch me in the arm (or face) when I see you on Friday. But sometimes babies don’t have a reason or a symptom, they just have fussy periods. I remember it with Emma. Unexplainable. And it passes. A general, out-of-sorts time. That was when we would just let her cry it out (for a little while, at least.) Or maybe it’s teething. But just remember that EVERYTHING the baby throws at you is a phase. This too, really really shall pass. Hang in there Mama. You’re the best mother of the Bean that there could possibly be.
colleen
can’t you just return him? Did you keep the receipt?
Laura
It could be colic. I’m no expert (I am a new mommy too), but I’ve read that if it happens around the same time every time then it most likely is colic.
Stephanie
I had one with tummy troubles that started as soon as I weaned him,so I feel your pain.Hang in there, this too shall pass.
Amanda
It might also be gas. I’ve had to start giving my 9 month old baby gas medicine every night before bed and she is no longer waking up screaming. Give it a try, it’s worth a shot!
jackie
I think the Beanie is missing visits from his grandmomma. He was getting use to those and so was I. I’ve been crying and crying at night too. Oh, wait a minute, maybe it’s because I had to go back to work. 🙂 Hang in there guys. Beanie will be fine. You don’t have to sell him. Although, I think there are people in FL who will take him.
May
maybe he sleeps alot at daycare and he’s up all night, when your trying to put him to bed? Maybe his day & nights are flipped. I sure the daycare does not mind if he sleeping so they may not say anything? Just a thought
Sandy
I would give you all of my worldly possessions for that Bean! Everything except for my 11 year old son and that could be negotiable on €œhis € bad days.
Tiffany
omg..cousin beanie, you have the cutest muffin top ever!!!..
lol
Sue V.
You may have already tried this, but in case you haven’t:
I always did BIG STRETCHES with mine when they would cry for unknown reasons. I would lay my son on the bed, grab both of his hands, say big stretches, and lift his hands way over his head. Then I would grab his right hand and left leg, say big stretches, tap them together and then pull them up and down. Then do left and right. After doing it a few times They would give me a look of “What just happened?” The crying would subside long enough for me to feel relief. Later it turned into a fun morning and evening routine – I would say big stretches, and they would smile with anticipation. Best of luck to you and Little Mr. Bean.
Christina
I totally need a vacation.
Or a vodka spritzer.
Or a nap.
“…or…”? What about all three?!
The one rule you should remember about babies is that there are no rules. The like to make liars out of you…keep you guessing. It’s their specialty, see?
Vent online, and keep tickling that soft belly and smooching those pudgy hands! You will be okay. I keep telling myself the same thing. 🙂
Carla
My baby is now 19 months.
He’s my only experience with babys so I can only tell you how it was like with us: for the first month he was always sleeping, we had to wake him up to feed him or he would sleep for more than 4 hours (during the day) if we let him…
At the beginning of his second month he began to sleep much less than he used to and cry more too.
For the most part the crying started at the end of the day, and at night. Although sometimes I was almost sure it was colic, others I think he was just upset or tired and the only solution was just to hold him and let him cry out…
We tried a lot of things but at the end nothing worked except holding, cuddling and waiting for him to just let it all out.
After the third month these episodes just stop and life got easier (not EASY, but EASIER). 🙂
Zoe
Awww you poor thing 🙁 I have no words of advice, I’m not a mother yet. But you three all have my sympathy!
Leeny
Collectively we have a herd of kids, yet both of us agree that we don’t much like people til they hit about 6 months. Hang in there, this will pass.
jocelyn
Since you want comments, and I am in here rather than reader… I will suggest this… and remember, I have no kids. However, when my dog barks too much, I just start agreeing with him. I say, you are right! I agreee with you! Really, you don’t say. Yes, yes, you are so smart… And he stops. He kinda looks at me like I am nuts and then stops. Or I speak to him in another language. And trust me, I barely know much of any other language but english.
JF
Aww – I know that feeling! My little boy used to cry like that, and people kept telling me to swaddle him. Well, he hates being confined, but he does love a good warm snuggle – so I ended up putting him in a snowsuit! And it worked! The poor kid was in it for probably his entire 3rd month of life. It got to the point where he would start to cry and my husband would look at me and yell “quick – get the snowsuit before he blows!” hahaha. But then it just clicked after a while and he grew out of whatever was troubling him (I personally thought it was a growth spurt). So pour yourself your vodka spritzer once Beanie falls asleep and take a deep breath – I promise, it will pass!
p.s. I love your blog – and your Beanie is just a cutie pie. You give me a good laugh every day!
Diana
I wish I could help you but I’m still figuring out how to get my cat to stop clawing at the door at 3am so I’m probably not much help with babies. There is always the standby of taking them for a ride in the car. It still works on my stepson and he’s almost 8!
Heather
I BET HE IS TEETHING. especially with the increase drooling (beanie wearing bibs more…). drooling is one of the most common symptoms of teeting. he would be on the young end but certainly not unheard of – it’s about when kate started. and it really makes it harder at night bc nothing else is going on to distract them. is he pulling at his ears at all? sometimes they do that with teething as well.
beanie is probably fine at daycare bc he is fascinated with all the other kids during the day. that is all new to him. might try some orajel and see if that helps. warning: kate didn’t like this at all when we put in on (she doesn’t like the taste) and cries for a few minutes but is fine after that. they have some teething tablets too, but those didn’t seem to work for us. worth a try.
other than that, beanie could be picking up on how you feel. i know it is hard to go back to work but beanie will be fine and you are doing right by him. however, if you are really upset and beanie can sense that, he might be upset too. so, TAKE IT EASY ON YOURSELF!!!
Casey
Good luck on that nap, I have had probably 3 naps in 6 years!
Ivette
My babies did the same thing. Heck, they are both in school now and they get very cranky once they get home. I think it’s all the over-stimulation that they get throughout the day that once they get home, they just need to let it out. It means that beanie is so comforted by you that he feels that he can finally let his emotions out.
Lauren
I agree with Heather. I think it’s probably teething, especially with the increased drooling. Does he seem to really chomp down if you put your finger in his mouth? Is he really chewing/sucking on his toys more than normal? That would be teething. Orajel definitly helps, and if you can narrow down that that is what’s going on, try some infants Motrin. It’s an anti-inflammatory, so it will not only reduce the pain, but it will help with any swelling/throbbing going on in there. When Ethan’s teething, i give hime Orajel and Mortin once in the morning and then at bedtime (only give every 8 hours) and it really seems to help to have both the numbing agent on board as well as something that will actually help with the issue, Motrin.
Another wonder that has worked with all of my kids (i was a nanny to 3 girls under 3yrs and now have an 18moth old son) is Mylicon. If he already has a gas issue with the acid reflux, his belly might be gassy and that could be what’s causing him/you so much trouble. You can give it to him before or after each bottle or anytime it might seem like that’s the issue. Honestly, I give my son Mylicon anytime I can’t figure out what else could possibly be troubling him. He isn’t a fussy baby in general, so if he’s really screaming and we’ve eliminated Earache, teething, or anyother pain, i go to the Mylicon and 99% of the time, that does the trick… just a gassy belly can cause SO much pain and that stuff takes it away very quickly. To tell if he’s gassy, i can usually feel that his stomach os tight or puffy with gas and move his legs around, pushing them up into his belly (like a bicycle) and he’ll usually pass gas and that’s a definite clue that it’s time for the Mylicon.
Hope that helps and that he/you feel better soon.
Motrin, Orajel & Mylicon – those are my staples to have on hand for all of my kids – both teething and gassy are hard things to nail down just by looking at them, but boy do they make them cry, and the poor guys can’t tell you what’s bothering them SO much… so if the orajel/Motrin calms him down, then ta-da! it’s teething, if not, try the Mylicon… The good thing is that he deosn’t have a fever, so he isn’t sick amd doesn’t seem to have an ear infection. Again, my suspicion since he’s drooling is that he’s teething – and that can be very painful and definitly take WEEKS to push those teeth through – so hang in there and stock up on the Orajel and Motrin (teething tablets didn’t work for us either…)
Kelly
I just skimmed through the comments. How old is Bean? Another culprit may be a growth spurt. My kids (now 5) would get extremely fussy right before and during a growth spurt. Good luck. I have come very, very close to auctioning off my two on ebay several times.
Christina
I love the tummy shot! Babies chubby legs and little round bellies are so cute! Sounds like you have some good suggestions from people. My nephew is a fussy baby. I love him completely and when he is happy he is such joy, he laughs and giggles and smiles and he is just so cute and fun! Sometimes he is just fussy and nothing we do will make a difference. He is deffinitley getting better now that he is five months old, although he is teething and that HURTS, so he gets some baby tylenol for the pain.
Amanda
OH GIRL! That was/is my son!! He never had acid reflux, but he cried every night at 7pm on the dot for hours. I would sit with him in my arms, swaddled, in front of the stereo speaker on fuzz. (Happies Baby on the Block). It worked pretty well for us most of the time. Then I just started putting him to bed around 5 or 6 (I know…hate to do that when you haven’t seen him all day!) and things got MUCH better. Just a suggestion.
Tressa
My kids are 21 and 19, so not so much advice on the 3 month old baby crying problem. I’m sorry you are going through this. I hope you find a cure soon. If I didn’t live so far away (Southwest Kansas) I would come help in the evening!! Love to spoil me some babies!! And your Beanie…oh my..he’s a precious doll!
Hand in there and good luck!
Tressa
Tressa
***hang** in there! LOL
Kate
Well, I don’t have any babies yet, so I can’t really help with the crying thing. But I do have to say that you take the most adorable pictures.
Could it be that he loves the stimulation of day care so much?
Christina
Hmmm…has he growth spurted lately? His acid reflux meds may need changed. Though you are right, he’d prob be fussy during the day too. My daughter Piper has reflux as well. I would still be inclined to think he is decompressing from daycare. All the new stimulation and faces etc. I hope it passes soon!
Becca
I am jumping on the teething band wagon. I think that that is totally his issue. It only gets worse though… Just wait until he starts TALKING! Now many people think that talking means less crying but it means more. Enjoy him now! Lauren had great suggestions on how to help him be happier. Good luck!
Becca
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Casey
My second baby was a crier, it was awful. It calmed down a bit when we got her into a really good bedtime routine, I think it was the massage that really worked. You should try giving Bean a massage after his bedtime baths maybe, if you don’t already?
Amanda Smith
Being a Mommy is such a guessing game. My little one had acid reflux and would start getting fussy again whenever it was time for the doseage on the meds to be changed.
Honestly though, it could be so many things from his reflux, teething or just an overstimulated baby who needs to vent.
I hope for your sanity that this phase will pass soon.
Dave
Katie,
That bib rocks! It will pass, just hang in there. Seriously though, that bib tells the truth
admin
Thanks! I think it sort of offended the ladies at Beanie’s daycare, but I don’t care. I love that bib! ~ Katie
Mom of one
two things:
1. teething.. possibility… mine had her first tooth at BARELY 4 months..
2. acid reflux.. a lot a babies have it and its mostly after they have eaten… try the gentle formula or some acid reflux stuff from the pediatrician..
don’t worry all moms go through it.. its just the joy of being a mom..
and hey.. we read we love.. and sometimes you have said all we were thinking.. so don’t worry we love you even if we don’t say it all the time.. its kinda like a relationship..
the inadvertent farmer
Well here to comment again…maybe he just misses you and is taking it out when he gets home. When I would leave my kids with a friend when they were little they were wonderful for her but little demons when I picked them up…revenge, that is what it was! Pure and simple baby revenge!
Kathie
Burbon? Have you tried that yet?! Little for you, little for beanie… little for you…
Jennifer
Keep in my mind- all the things that he does will pass or come to an end over time. Even the cute little things. Maybe even the smile or peek-a-boo game will not amuse him anymore and just like these crying fits- they will pass as well.
This is a wierd one- but I use to hold my screaming bundle of joy, with his but up against my stomach/side/waist and my arm under his belly- it helped keep him quiet, then I just got to blame gas on his fussiness.
Carmen
Look at me! Writing a COMMENT!
As a young wife with no plans of children in the next eight YEARS… all I can say is hang in there. I have no idea what you are going through and I don’t think I want to know quite yet… Good Luck Mama! You seem to be doing a FANTASTIC job so far (i really do mean that).
p.s. I think a vodka spritzer (and maybe a night out with the hubby) might just do the trick.
Holly, one of your hugest fans ( and i dont mean FAT fan)
see, i am already repenting.
anyways, i feel ya girl. i doubt its anything you are doing… babies (well at least MINE- its not like i am an expert or anything) just go through phases. and sometimes they are awesome phases and other times… they are sucky ones.
my little Charlie has really done a number on my marriage the past month… due to his “phase” of waking up 12 times at night… HE NEVER DID THAT BEFORE and then all the sudden i am up all night and my husband and i fought way more than normal. but guess what… it seems to be heading out the window lately… things are going back to the way things WAS. and i like it.
and so… i am sending a little shout out to you so you know you are not alone, not doing anything wrong, and that this too shall pass. 🙂
Tracy
I have two Beans of my own – two boys, now ages 9 and 5. My oldest went through a spell of colic that was, how shall I say this . . . worse than awful! He’d start crying right around the time my husband got home from work and would cry off and on (more on than off) until, I’d say 10:00 at night, at which point he’d collapse from sheer exhaustion. Followed closely thereafter by the collapse of my husband and I. His Dr. finally gave us a medicine for it that was a lifesaver, but I know most pediatricians only give meds as a last resort. Just know this – it is only temporary. He will get over it. And before long, you will be longing for the days when you could hold his face near your neck and dance around your living room with him. And speaking of that – dance, dance, dance – if it doesn’t help his crying at least it may burn a few calories! HA
Mom of 3
I think it’s too coincidental that this behavior started since beginning Daycare. He’s confused and probably has a bunch of questions but they can only be asked virtually (when his mom is typing). Seriously, he’s little but he certainly knows that his mamma hasn’t been around as much. He just needs to figure out the new routine which will come with time.
When he’s crying, try holding him firmly up on your shoulder and doing slow deep knee bends (spread your legs shoulder width apart, like doing squats at the gym). I’ve never tried this on an infant that it didn’t work. And it’s great exercise too!
I’d take the Bean, crying and all, in a heartbeat! My youngest is 3 yo and I’m feeling the need for a baby fix.
PS I’m sure you know this, but don’t give Motrin to a baby under 6 months. Also, colic (which really just means doctors have no idea what’s wrong) usually starts around 2 weeks and is over around 3 months.
Good Luck! Let us know how it goes…
Donna
Oh I am so sorry, I hope the Bean goes back to his happy self soon.
The bed time routine is what we did, found it in the Baby Wise book (really good book for helping your little one to sleep through the night). Have you all checked his gums? He might be starting to get his teeth, they usually start to drool more when the teeth start coming in. If you feel/see the little bumps on his gums, you might rub a little tylenol on his gums (that is what my pedi reccommends, but there are also teething tablets).
Abigail
My first was colic-y and had acid-reflux. She’d scream bloody murder for 6-8 hours every afternoon/night. Nothing really stopped it. I gave up breastfeeding cause I couldn’t handle her screaming while nursing, tolerating screaming while bottle feeding was a little bit easier. This went on until she was just over a year old if I remember right. Then we discovered she had a milk intolerance. So for our second baby (who is about the same age as the Bean) I have avoided milk and well, all dairy, and have a happy little non-colicy baby. We did test to see if it really would make a difference and if I have even just a serving of cheese, little Ava suddenly becomes a little hellion. And by suddenly I mean 12 to 24 hours later, however long it took to process. But you’re lucky and don’t have to give up dairy, but maybe putting the Bean on soy formula or something with partially processed protiens will help.
Anyway, I feel your pain. The neighbors saw me at odd hours of the day and night walking around the neighborhood trying to get the baby to stop crying. Occasionally she’d calm down to watch Baby Einstein (yes I put my kid infront of a tv at 3 months old. I was desparate), and more often than not she’d finally go to sleep at around 11pm via a car ride or the swing or the bouncey chair.
And the gal who posted above me about doing the squats. It does work pretty well.
Good luck!
Abigail
Oh ya, I also threatened to leave her on a neighbors doorstep almost daily. I still occasionally do(threaten to, not actually do it, haha). Would almost trade a 3 year old for a colic-y baby.
Andrea
Hi Katie (and Beanie!)
I’ve worked in day care/as a full-time nanny…always with infants. Have you asked the Bean’s teachers how long his naps are? Sometimes when there is a new little one who joins the class, he/she will lie awake in his/her crib during nap because of all of the excitement! We actually had one little one who did nothing but SLEEP at home because she refused to sleep in the classroom. If the Bean doesn’t seem to want to nap, he may still be tired. I always recommend feeding right before nap because nothing makes those eyelids droop like a full bottle. Of course, he may be teething (and for that I recommend baby Orajel) or he may have Colic (and for that I recommend a vacation while you leave him with a family member!!) Seriously though, just know that this will pass…and he will not always be this little crankpot that makes you beg the question…”What have you done with my kid?!” Good luck!
Liz, JM, and Leo
HI… you’ve gotten scads of advice… 🙂 but here’s my two cents anyway…
1) I don’t think it’s colic – I agree with another reader that colicky babies usually show themselves much earlier and by 3 months colicky behavior is usually on it’s way out the door.
2) Could be teething. Could be… but it is very early, and these bouts of crying just coinciding with the start of daycare seem to lead to other conclusions – but it’s worth looking into this – (feel those gums and see what you think – try some orajel and see if it helps) – because he sure can’t tell you what’s wrong himself unfortunately.
3) Wise to just make sure his acid reflux is still under good control and he’s not uncomfortable in this way. His needs may have changed in this area.
So what do I think? If I had to guess, I’d guess it’s massive over stimulation from the new routine at daycare. Babies are sensitive and very easily over stimulated – some moreso than others. After a big day of being out or being with a new group of people and perhaps not resting as well during naps as he would at home – my babe would LOSE it at home that night. So this is happening to Michael every day – it is no surprise that his nights are fussier. I think you are spot on in moving his bedtime up to give him more consolidated rest – 7pm is a good bedtime – especially if he’s got an early wake up call to go to daycare in the morning.
I’d guess you’ll have to ride this one out – he will adjust – it may take a month or so… but give him as much rest as you can, as much love as you can, and hold him through that crying… he needs you more than ever mama! And after he’s asleep you two take care of each other. You (and Chris) can do it!
He’ll fall into a better routine… just keep on gently coaxing him in that direction. He’ll get happier… babies really are more fun after those first few months. I swear!
A note to a previous commenter – I just about spit out my drink when I read about the snowsuit – that’s hilarious! Whatever works, right?!?
Love you!
Liz
Laura
Another comment…I’m on a roll!
I don’t have a baby, but several of my friends do, and it might just be that Beanie is going through a growth spurt phase. See what he’s like the next week or so, and if he doesn’t settle, check it out w/the dr (maybe it’s acid reflux). My friends’ babies did seem to have periods of unrest and insane crying every 3-4 months – just growing and changing routines I guess!