Barret is becoming very vocal and it is so exciting. He seems to have mastered the 'ah' sound and is slowling implementing the 'ga' sound. I can't wait for him to star laughing. I know it is going to be the most beautiful sound!
Aside from all his talking there is a lot of crying going on too. Barret seems to have his good days and his bad days, as do all babies, but his bad days seem far worse than most. All this crying, results in mommy and daddy being very exhausted. In order to keep him happy he has to be moving constantly, so I am for sure getting my exercise. He loves the moby, it keeps him close and is nice and warm, creating a happy place for him to just calm down and relax. Using the moby helps a great deal because I then have my hands free to do work around the house.
About two weeks ago we went to a class called Happiest Baby on the Block. We learned the 5 s's to making your baby feel safe and happy; swaddeling, shhsing (white noise), swinging, side/stomach laying, and sucking. These have been a lifesaver for us. Barret loves loud repetative noise and usually is instantly relaxed by it. He also loves to suck, for being advocates of not using a pacifier in the beginning, we have surely taken to it and have realized that as long as we are in control of the pacifier it shouldn't become a bad habit as he grows older.
Of course we are all still learning about each other and this continuous crying should soon subside and we will all be the Happiest Babies on the Block!
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