What have we been up to? Let's start from the beginning...
Brooklyn has been up to a lot of this:
It took her some time to adjust to such a big change. Her "clingyness" went into full force!
In fact, this is how she walked around for weeks...with 3 binkies. One in her mouth and one in each hand with one rubbing her nose. It was so cute that she found her own way of dealing with all of the changes.
Then, just as Brooklyn was starting to come around.....Chase began doing more and more of this:
That's right....my 1st colicky baby. Wow! I'm not going to lie...it was tough! My heart broke for him. We tried all the tricks to keep him from crying but sometimes..he just wanted to cry it out. My other 3 kids were super mellow babies so this was quite an adjustment for us. One great thing about it though...it forced me to take the time to hold him more and I'm so glad I did!
Things are normalizing more and more every day. Chase is doing WAY better now. I'm even able to take all 4 kids to Costco now by myself. That felt like a HUGE accomplishment!
3 1/2 months and several hundred tears and tantrums later, Brooklyn and Chase are total buddies! The fact that she's holding Chase AND bear at the same time speaks volumes!
and the best part....without one binkie!
How am I holding up? Well, I'm a little overwhelmed, a lot tired, and insanely grateful for my 4 little miracles...
For a little slideshow video of Chase's beginning...Click HERE
12 comments:
Your video made me cry! What a beautiful little boy and beautiful, amazing family. I am sorry it has been so hard, but at least it's getting better. You are an amazing mother. I look up to you so much. Love you all!
He's darling, darling, darling. I really want to hold and kiss him. I'm so happy for your family! Miss you guys!
That video was sooooo cute. We miss you guys a ton.
Oh my goodness. You are amazing. I can't imagine all the things you have going on. Glad things are looking up.
Oh my goodness....I LOVE the update! I was just saying to John yesterday...I wonder what Jeff and Janell are up to. I figured you were adjusting to the fourth baby! We've missed you!
Janelle! I too know the heartache of a colicky baby, my first two were colicky! I miss you guys and hope things are looking up. Keep smiling girl and take care!
How do you do it??? I'm so impressed with you as a mom and incredible multi-tasker!!!
Your family is just beautiful and you too my dear are looking fantastic!!!
Glad to hear from you. What an update. We miss y'all.
congrats on your little guy! What a cutie!!! I loved your video, what a wonderful gift to little Chase. Four under five is certainly an adventure. Lots of tears, laughter, & lots & lots of love. We love you & MISS you! Your family is simply beautiful, it's fun to see you with your little ones!
The slide show was beautiful! My, however did you manage to get so many incredible pictures right after Chase's birth? You must have an amazing best friend who did them!
Love the new blog!
That video was super, super cute. You guys make such a cute little family.
Holy Cow!! You sound like a busy mama!! Take care! Miss ya!
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