tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post1643910863159316603..comments2023-11-02T03:27:36.952-06:00Comments on Pampers and Pinot: Moms Dealing with Colic: It's Going to be OKKristy @Loveandblasphemyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02634987114195614214noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-6252125357139497832011-11-12T08:51:00.023-07:002011-11-12T08:51:00.023-07:00My first child also had colic, allergies to all th...My first child also had colic, allergies to all things milk and dairy, and constant respiratory infections. If only the Internet had been available to me then, I would have done things differently. As it went, she suffered greatly as we tried this and that. with doctors and formulas and diets. Not until she was 4 (four years of this!) when she was hospitalized, did we learn she had allergic asthma. When baby No. 2 came along, I was prepared for the worst -- which never happened. Thank goodness.Middle State/MomZombiehttp://www.mom-zombie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-36143109204215596142011-11-10T06:58:07.970-07:002011-11-10T06:58:07.970-07:00I actually talked the doctors out of forcing me to...I actually talked the doctors out of forcing me to stay another night. My son was born just after midnight, so that I argued: "What, you need me here another day because he wasn't born just the other side of midnight?"<br /><br />I felt victorious. I felt free. And then night came, and I hated myself. I wanted to plead to be let back into the hospital.<br /><br />I do want another child. I've told Ba.D. that I know a lot better now that kids will survive minor mishaps, that they'll be OK even if breastfeeding isn't going well, that it's OK to get out and have glorious moments to myself. Still, I think he remembers the 6-7 weeks before I realized that before, and is wary!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06036505968642985025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-87618848325343584592011-11-09T14:40:24.736-07:002011-11-09T14:40:24.736-07:00Haven't had to deal with colic with my first t...Haven't had to deal with colic with my first two kids. Wish me luck on my 3rd (and last) baby, due April 9th. <br /><br />Coincidentally, my first outing after my son was born was to Target also. I bet a lot of moms can say the same. Ha!Melissahttp://www.nounsandviolets.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-61606648681733382402011-11-08T18:15:11.048-07:002011-11-08T18:15:11.048-07:00My first didn't have colic, but he was the wor...My first didn't have colic, but he was the world's worst sleeper. We still say we aren't sure how we ever decided to have more after dealing with that.Shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811697675090627618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-46066612880892032692011-11-08T08:39:29.724-07:002011-11-08T08:39:29.724-07:00I'm now afraid to have a second child, because...I'm now afraid to have a second child, because we were so blessed to not have to deal with this and I know life will not allow me that peace twice in a row. But the fact that you survived is heartening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-87979608342395674822011-11-08T08:13:33.892-07:002011-11-08T08:13:33.892-07:00I'm recognising Anxiety Girl in myself and hey...I'm recognising Anxiety Girl in myself and hey, her tights might be tight but those pants are huuuuge! ;) Oh and my mum had two of us, it was the second who had colic so maybe you could risk it! But then again number one (moi!) was the allergic, puking across rooms baby so I guess you never quite know what you're gonna get! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-7068486480902641892011-11-08T08:04:39.325-07:002011-11-08T08:04:39.325-07:00I went through the same thing but with my second c...I went through the same thing but with my second child. I couldn't believe it was happening and didn't have a clue what to do. And I had the same anxiety attacks when I went out. I remember once going to Superstore for groceries and abandoning my full cart in the line up because I couldn't bear to be there another minute. So thankful that time is behind me!Healthy Mom Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06942618984642324679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-24978999767019174512011-11-08T03:27:44.783-07:002011-11-08T03:27:44.783-07:00I think you've stumbled across a biological ex...I think you've stumbled across a biological explanation for 'baby brain'; we forget so are willing to go and do it all again...<br /><br />Jokes aside, you're right though. If you take a few deep breaths you do find that this too, eventually will pass.Tenille @ My Family Tablehttp://www.myfamilytable.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-4395715298715974152011-11-07T16:30:44.155-07:002011-11-07T16:30:44.155-07:00I hope it gets better for you. And how do people d...I hope it gets better for you. And how do people decide to have a second one? Memories fade. After a while you only remember all the good things. Just ask my mum. Somehow she tells how she had to sleep with her breast in my brother's mouth for 9 months and what angels we were, and how it's not normal for babies to cry and why are my kids crying so much. All in the same story.Tat @ Mum in searchhttp://muminsearch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-66844018998660418982011-11-07T15:14:07.576-07:002011-11-07T15:14:07.576-07:00Oh man, did you ever hit the nail on the head... I...Oh man, did you ever hit the nail on the head... I remember our young, non-mother pediatrician telling me about how my son's reaction to nurse a little every hour (all the way through four months of age) was actually a pretty smart way to keep his reflux under control. I kinda wanted to punch her a little. No way would I want to do all that again.<br /><br />On the other hand... we survived it and my kiddo is pretty awesome. :)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02763985035892742115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-48114469429053549002011-11-07T13:08:40.449-07:002011-11-07T13:08:40.449-07:00Totally been there. But I'm crazy enough to wa...Totally been there. But I'm crazy enough to want another one. So funny, I described it as hazing too!Cam | Bibs and Baubleshttp://bibsandbaubles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-78664900016790934862011-11-07T10:18:27.944-07:002011-11-07T10:18:27.944-07:00I'll never forget the time my boss's baby ...I'll never forget the time my boss's baby had colic. It was hell on everyone.Tina L. Hookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12780807680745838371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-11691335688649573102011-11-07T09:32:06.795-07:002011-11-07T09:32:06.795-07:00Promise not to ask if you're going thru it aga...Promise not to ask if you're going thru it again - and thank GOD neither of my kids had colic. The bewitching hours were hard enough. God speed to all who deal with it. Plus, Target deserves to be savored - never rushed :)MommaKisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09443553798728370645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-1883179934500514882011-11-07T08:34:54.942-07:002011-11-07T08:34:54.942-07:00Oh, how well you tell your tale. It is quite simil...Oh, how well you tell your tale. It is quite similar to mine! The colic, the screaming baby, the need to do everything quickly within his quiet, sleeping, non-screaming moments. The need to tell people 'my baby will scream any minute, I need to get served quickly'...and that's with my baby with me!! It didn't work. And he DID start screaming!<br /><br />Of course in our case there was also a side order of Autism Spectrum Disorder to complement the colic for our only child!!<br /><br />No way I'm doing that again either. Too late anyway!! Phew....saved by by the biological bell!<br /><br />xx Jazzyjazzygalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04069218745940412457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-82923351498892678342011-11-07T07:55:13.154-07:002011-11-07T07:55:13.154-07:00Love this! I always rushed home too but in realit...Love this! I always rushed home too but in reality I needed many many hours away from my tough baby.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08227901246269675588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-81745143296811368032011-11-07T06:37:34.915-07:002011-11-07T06:37:34.915-07:00shudder cringe - I'd just about forgotten all ...shudder cringe - I'd just about forgotten all that - damn you!! :-)Glenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562111165943505509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-75653760003135422402011-11-06T21:32:49.925-07:002011-11-06T21:32:49.925-07:00Wow, you totally nailed it! My husband actually F...Wow, you totally nailed it! My husband actually FORGOT what it was like, I have no idea how, now everytime our second one cries he complains how horrible it is. I think its heaven because it is normal baby cries, not endless screaming! <br /><br />I wouldn't wish colic on my worst enemy!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04375754840950388584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-80396023905528204822011-11-06T20:34:01.428-07:002011-11-06T20:34:01.428-07:00I know exactly what you mean about your body being...I know exactly what you mean about your body being needed. I feel house arrest sometimes because of the need to nurse. My baby is 8 weeks right now. Thankfully she doesn't have colic but I find myself when I'm waiting somewhere that I want to scream at them, "I need to get home before my baby goes ballistic!"texasmackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02613177719675891865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-59129794552054340912011-11-06T20:07:25.800-07:002011-11-06T20:07:25.800-07:00Wow beautifully written! I think every mother nee...Wow beautifully written! I think every mother needs to read this!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09376889141903161184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-21043610513262494532011-11-06T19:23:14.059-07:002011-11-06T19:23:14.059-07:00I'm pretty sure my girl has a touch of colic. ...I'm pretty sure my girl has a touch of colic. Everyone says it gets better. I'm just wondering when.Venassahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734884129417163103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-19296060105039854342011-11-06T18:39:29.694-07:002011-11-06T18:39:29.694-07:00Oh, just reading your post brought all of that ang...Oh, just reading your post brought all of that angst back (minus the endless screaming, of course). Drew had colic. I had anxiety. Plus, he had a twin that needed me. We were a mess. Seriously.<br /><br />Like you, I wish I could go back and tell that anxious me a thing or two.championm2000https://www.blogger.com/profile/14867731446440889107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-72102485447994879452011-11-06T17:11:51.534-07:002011-11-06T17:11:51.534-07:00I totally understand where you are coming from. I ...I totally understand where you are coming from. I get it.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399156539354549499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-80872504824600444762011-11-06T15:46:24.339-07:002011-11-06T15:46:24.339-07:00Half of why the second one is so easy is you'v...Half of why the second one is so easy is you've done it before! You're more relaxed, and as a result, so is the baby. Don't be discouraged about having another if you really want to.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803472040500529682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-37562480327584897322011-11-06T15:36:26.324-07:002011-11-06T15:36:26.324-07:00Colic was so very hard to get through, and it was ...Colic was so very hard to get through, and it was also really weird how it just BOOM ended too. I hear you on not being super excited about repeating that adventure.Liz Mayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960276167677132860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056600498893549061.post-25014528917488999472011-11-06T14:31:57.959-07:002011-11-06T14:31:57.959-07:00My first was colicky, too. O man...it was so rough...My first was colicky, too. O man...it was so rough. No one gets it unless they've lived it. I banked on that thing your mom said :) That and the saying that the second is the total opposite of the first. My husband didn't understand that logic...he had already forgotten the Colic Purgatory. My second was an angel-baby and continues to be the sweetest, most easy-going, socially adept kid. She is now 9 and her older brother is 12. And I braved the odds and had two more :)<br /><br />Good for you for getting through that rough stuff and sharing your wisdom with others!XLMIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268964638359962511noreply@blogger.com