Little Lily is 7 weeks old today! It's hard to believe! My little girl has had a bit of a rough road. She seems to have some tummy troubles that have necessitated a number of diagnostic tests and a (non-surgical) procedure by a pediatric surgeon. She can cry for hours on end. And, it pains Chris and I because nothing we do seems to console her. So, we just snuggle her, walk her around, and talk to her until the crying/screaming episode subsides.
So, we've seen a lot of this:
But, she's making tiny improvements. She's staying awake more with some periods of quiet alertness (read: no crying!) and starting to smile. Her bouncy little head is turning to look at things that draw her attention. And, let me say, she never misses a meal! Personally, I'd be happy if she drank more at one time and went more than 2-3 hours between feedings (especially at night!). But, soon enough, she'll be drinking from a cup and eating baby food so I can't complain. Today, we caught her in one of her quiet and alert moods:
She sees the pediatrician again next week for (yuck) vaccinations and, later that day, the pediatric surgeon for another very uncomfortable check-up. Hopefully, things will continue to improve and our little princess will begin to feel better and enjoy her precious little life!
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