I figured it out that it's gas. I read online that it helps to burp baby (keep him upright) for at least 10-20 minutes after eating, as well as put his mattress at an incline. I did both and they seemed to help. (Sometimes the mattress thing doesn't work, though, its more of a test approach).
What's causing his gas? I'm not sure. I wondered if its something I'm eating? I'm thinking I'm ruling it out though b/c I dont eat gassy foods, and I haven't been eating anything that I didn't eat before. I think its more the way he nurses...Kaua is a noisy nurser. He makes all these loud sucking noises most of the time, and I think that's how the air gets in him. I tried making sure he has a good latch and making sure he's in a good nursing position (what is a good nursing position anyway?), but it doesn't seem to make a difference.
I've resigned myself to believe that Kaua is a gassy boy....like father, like son.
The other thing...Kaua likes to sleep in my arms or on my chest. I'm trying not to spoil him, but many times its the only way he'll stay sleeping. I go to put him down, and in a few seconds he'll get fussy and start crying, then is quite content as soon as I pick him back up. GRRRRRRRRR.. The good news, its not just me, he likes it when anyone picks him up....so if there happens to be a grandma or DH around...then I've got some reprieve. But for the most part, sime I'm a SAHM now, its just lil 'ol me. It's tough to do anything this way. Most of the time, I cant even check email or blog b/c he's in one arm and it's soooooooooo difficult to type with one hand (usually my left one too!).
Anyways, all is well in Kaua land. Just taking it day by day. He's got a cold that he caught from his cousins which adds to the misery sometimes, but overall, he's such a good baby. I really cant complain. =) And tomorrow is his first Christmas!! So exciting!!! With the sale of our home though, mommy and daddy are broke and there's no christmas gifts this year. it's ok, though. The best gift is already here....Kaua. =)
Little Kaua reindeer - enjoying the warmth of the fire!
So glad he doesn't have colic either. I hope he gets over that cold very soon. He is so handsome....love the outfit.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet boy. Merry Christmas Kaua, and B and dad.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear from you. Little Kaua is just gorgeous. He looks so comfortable lying by the fire.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that he has had some gas. It sounds like you are doing a great job being a Mom.
Merry Christmas to you and little Kaua!
He is a beautiful boy! I told a friend I can see now how easy it is to spoil a firstborn. Since I'm not chasing other kids around, I've got plenty of time to just hold him.
ReplyDeleteWhen Skeeter is gassy, I'll hold him on his stomach, laying across my arm with his head resting in my elbow and my hand holding him between his legs so he is facing the ground. Does that make sense? I don't even remember how we found this position but he loves it.
Hey there! You might want to consider one of the really neat baby slings so you can hold baby boy and do some chores/typing as well...
ReplyDeleteHe's gorgeous, B-Mom! Congrats again!