Sleepy babies

Parents who have sleepy babies irritate me a little. I admit...I'm jealous. Before Jack was born everyone was telling me I'd have plenty of time to get things done around the house because, early on, he'd mostly sleep. Ha! My baby finds crying and screaming way more fun!

All joking aside, I think we've determined that Jackson has a sensitivity to milk protein. It sounds like lactose intolerance, but it's actually a little different. Regardless, I've decided to cut out all sources of diary for a few weeks to see if he responds with less crying and general upset-ness. I had to laugh at our intern Dr. the other day when he told me it's typical for babies to cry 2 or so hours every day. I told him we've had days with over 8 hours of crying, broken only by intermittent eating and short-lived naps on his part. While I may be tempting fate by saying this, things seem to have improved already in the few short days since I gave up diary. Although it's a huge sacrifice for me (growing up my family probably should've invested in a cow with the amount of milk we consumed), it'll be worth it to get some peace and quiet. Without consulting Jordan I think I can safely say that today was one of the best days for both of us in the past several weeks.

I also have to give tribute where it's due here: to my husband/dad-extraordinaire. He's been so wonderfully helpful and involved and I feel blessed to have him. I knew he was great, but it really hit home when we went to church last Sunday for the first time. During the opening songs we both kept looking down at Jack (sitting in his car seat on the chair between us) to check and make sure he was doing alright. As soon as he starting looking perturbed, Jordan sad down and started talking to him and rubbing his tummy. When he escalated to a cry, Jordan picked up the car seat before I even said a word and took him outside the sanctuary to hold and soothe him while I enjoyed the service. He later came back in with Jack in his arms and sat down next to me. Like babies tend to do, he started making a ruckus as soon as it got quiet again, and Jordan exited once more. Over the course of this whole episode 3 of the 4 women surrounding me turned in their seats and said something along the lines of, "wow, what a good dad!" Like I said earlier, I already knew that, but it was a nice feeling to know I have one of those husbands other women notice and appreciate. :) Thanks to his family for raising such a great guy!