The kiddos are growing up soo quickly. We can't believe the changes we have seen as each week comes to an end. Lukas is very expressive and we heard him chuckle for the first time the other day. Maddox has smiling perfected and she definately lights up a room. We love watching them learn new things. Everyday is a new adventure and we look forward to all the new things they do.
We had a few rough nights with Maddox, so I put in a call to my friend Jessica. Jessica, recently had a baby girl, Ellie and she has been such a blessing to have around. She justifies all my crazy hormonal worries and answers all my questions (ie "Did Ellie do this?" "What did you do for this?" etc.)
So, after a few "all nighters" (this being totally different from the "all nighters" we had in college) we decided to take Miss Maddox to the Chiropractor. Now I know some of you are going "WTH!", but we had to try something and several people we know have used a Chiropractor for various things for their children. The Chiropractor I use is Dr. Wright and he is AMAZING, he also happens to specialize in Pediatrics. Now it isn't what you think...he doesn't Snap, Crackle and Pop our poor little babies bones..he mainly does a series of stretches and massage. Maddox loved it and it has seemed to help our nights.
We have also made another discovery that has changed our nights. My Hair Dryer has a dual purpose...drying my hair by day...putting my child to sleep by night. One minute Maddox can be fighting sleep or fussing, one little flip of the Hair Dryer switch and that girl is OUT! She loves the sound, vibrations and the warm air. Mostly we use it for the sound, but sometimes we lightly blow the warm air on her blanket (a safe distance of course) and she falls asleep in NO time! It's crazy the things parents will do to help everyone get some sleep.
Here are a few pictures of our kiddos!
Snuggling during Nap Time!
Lukas Glen
Maddox Avery
5 comments:
Sarah--I always recommend a chiropractor! So glad that he was able to help Miss Maddox and I love the hair dryer story...Might have to try that at work one of these nights!
Sarah, I have been thinking a lot about you over the past couple of days. I am overjoyed to read that the nanny is working out...what a blessing. And even more overjoyed that Dr Wright was able to help you! Anything for those sweet precious babies! I think it is time for Ellie to go in too. You are such a good mommy, just wanting to do what is best for the little ones. Dont ever doubt that, you are a good mom -- even if you dont feel like it sometimes. Trust me, I've been there!
So glad to hear that you are happy returning to work. That is great that you get to work from home 3 days a week! The babies are just beautiful and I'm still in awe at the thought of having two babies at once. I think I've said that a lot, but really, it's so intriguing. :)
Hairdryer, huh? That's too funny! I went to a Happiest Baby on the Block presentation when Langston was just a few weeks old and they said to get white noise and get it pretty close to them. It's comforting because the sounds they heard while inside were about the equivalent of how loud the vacuum is. I always crank up his Sleep Sheep as loud as it goes. Another friend of mine had a box fan that she would put on high every night just for the noise.
You're doing a great job!
My mom started taking me to the chiropractor when I was about 2! Keep taking them there! He can help with inner ear infections, if your little kiddos ever get 'em. I love the pictures!
I will have to remember the hair dryer trick! :) I was just wondering what my baby is probably thinking while I'm blow drying my hair...maybe that's why it calms Maddox..one of those sounds she remembers from the womb.
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