3rd Week Fussy Love

Here's Lucas' 3 of 52 shot: 

Today marks Lucas' 3rd week on the 3rd rock! We took him to a pediatrician this week for a 2 week check and to establish care somewhere incase we'd need it. Of course he is healthy as a horse... or Björn bear rather. :) Gaining weight well and impressing the doc with his ability to hold his head up. It looks like he's head bobbing or head banging, but nonetheless I find it impressive too.

The doctor told us that behaviorally babies experience an increase in fussiness in the 3rd week and from 6-8 weeks. We definitely have been having bouts of tears, fussiness, and gas in the middle of the night. It breaks my heart when he gets going really hard but I just hold him and rock him and sing to him. Himay and I take turns with him so we can be present and grounded with him- not tired or frustrated. I think we're both doing a great job. But hopefully I'll figure out the magic key to unlock the fussiness soon. Or just realize that its just going to have to run its course.

In hopes of helping him out we picked up tincture of sorts from the co-op that has dill, fennel, and ginger and helps ease tummy aches. Its made by Eclectic Kids and called Babies Tum-Ease. Here's hoping it works!