Tuesday, March 6, 2007

A better day

For the past eight days, I have been dealing with the grumpiest version of my daughter that I have encountered since her arrival. It has been a daily struggle to keep my sanity, but (I'm so jinxing myself now) it looks like we've reached a turning point.

I had been debating for some time whether or not I thought her reflux was bad enough to require a prescription, but I finally decided that being uncomfortable (and fussy) most of the time was no way for a baby to spend her days. I took her to the doctor yesterday and got a prescription for Zantac. I was preparing myself for another challenging 7-10 days while I waited for the medicine to kick in, but I'm ecstatic to say that Eleanor was a completely different (much happier) baby today. She contently played with her toys, and even showed me a couple of new tricks that she's been holding back. (Shaking a rattle to make noise and pulling herself to standing while holding on to my fingers) I'm overjoyed to have my smiling baby back! (Wait...I need to say a prayer that this wasn't just a fluke day and that we can make it through the night with no crying...Amen...okay.)

In the interest of full disclosure, I feel like I have to include this little tidbit as well...Robin sweetly volunteered to watch Eleanor while I went to the grocery store, and, unfortunately, Eleanor screamed almost the entire time. This is absolutely not to say that Robin isn't a fantastic baby watcher (baby "sitters" get paid, right?), as Eleanor screamed even once I had come back. I just didn't think it was honest of me to paint a picture of a perfect angel when this little event also took place today. Hey, nobody can be good all the time!

8 comments:

Wendy said...

Grumpy or not I would squeeze on those little arms of hers. They are too edible. So sorry it has been a rough patch of days. I too have those, and it is so relieving when we reach the light at the end of the tunnel. Keep concentrating on the good, and you will continue to b e fine!! Be good for Mommy, little lady!!

Lisa said...

I didn't know she has been feeling bad (besides the hiking trip!)... I hope this really does help. You sound like me about giving Grace meds. I hate giving her the laxative each day, but I know it really makes her feel better.

Hope Eleanor will out grown her tummy issues.

Lisa said...

I didn't know she has been feeling bad (besides the hiking trip!)... I hope this really does help. You sound like me about giving Grace meds. I hate giving her the laxative each day, but I know it really makes her feel better.

Hope Eleanor will out grown her tummy issues.

Robin said...

But she did write me a lovely apology email to make up for it. I only wish I could have helped her to feel better while she was here.

Megan said...

Wendy- Under January, there is a post called "Carrots" that has my very favorite picture of those little Michelin man arms. :)

Megan said...

And Robin wrote a very nice response welcoming Eleanor to come visit again anytime. If tonight goes like last night, "anytime" will be tomorrow. Just kidding! :)

Wendy said...

Oh Megan! I love those arms in the carrot picture!! You have some really gorgeous ones of her! I am sure your house is filled with framed pictures of that little beauty!! Seriously squeezable!

Rebecca said...

What a precious picture at the top of your page...and the one from today!!!