As Gina has posted, Erin has good nights and not so good nights, but I think we're all getting a bit more sleep, as the general attitude around the house has been improving.
Grandma and Grandpa F. will be here this afternoon to visit with us - we're looking forward to seeing them!
And, for the obligatory blog-post-picture, here's Erin this morning hanging out on her favorite blanket (that Aunt Pam made!):
One other item of note - I've created a new web album @ Picasa for the pictures during the first month: Erin - 1 Month.
P.S. From Gina: Bob has been a very good sport about my lack of sleep (and resulting crankiness)...and if anyone has sleep tricks that would work on a 4 week old, let us know! She falls asleep great but wakes up as soon as we put her down. She still doesn't like the pacifier - now she likes to gag if we put it in her mouth. Very dramatic.
2 comments:
Gina and Bob,
This is Nicole, Vanessa's friend. I've been following your blog a bit. First, congrats on baby Erin! She is beautiful! We had a baby boy on Nov. 7th!
As for her sleeping difficulties, I know this is a common problem in newborn. Christian would not sleep anywhere but in my arms during the day, but thankfully would sleep on his own at night. I know other people who have had children who have had your same struggles. Have you tried swaddling Erin? If so, does she escape from it? We use this wonderful thing called a "Miracle Blanket". They have a website where you can order one, and you can put your baby in the perfect swaddle. Maybe that will help her feel a bit more secure and more likely to sleep on her own.
Good luck! It won't last forever...I promise!
Hey, the blanket I made! I can't wait to see you over Christmas!!!
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