Well, Day 1 of being SAHMto2 is going pretty well.

Sweet Pea’s tummy troubles continue in spite of being on the Neocate. This is hugely disappointing, but it is what it is. I have not noticed any change in her comfort level and the amount of times she spits up.

Dave and I decided two nights ago we are giving this prescription formula a week or so to start making a difference and then we are giving Zantac a chance.

We figure, we might as well. For our peace of mind, we have to know we literally tried everything to bring our girl some comfort through this.

A reader of my blog emailed me and shared that her baby had gastrointestinal issues (food sensitivity) that gave him reflux-like symptoms. The Zantac brought some comfort.

It is worth a shot.

Sweet Pea is currently sitting here right beside me on the bed as I type this, looking at the ceiling fan.

Such is the life of a 5 week old.

She is such a sweet little baby. She will be in pain, scrunching her little legs, wriggling in pain and then she will give me the sweetest little smile.

I’ve just about resolved myself to the fact that this is just how it is going to be until her stomach heals completely. We have learned ways to manage things, for now and…this too shall pass. One day she will be a pudgy little baby girl crawling all over the house getting into mischief with the Master Mischief Maker and these tummy troubles will be a thing of the past.

It is hard though, right now, because 1) I hate seeing her in pain like this every.single.day. and 2) It is somewhat tricky to keep her comfortable when it is just me and the girls at home by ourselves.

Let’s put it this way…my days of being a stay at home mom that sits on the couch and eats bon-bons all day are certainly over now. (Ha! As if Little Bug would have ever allowed that. ) And a sling really is my best friend right now. I put her in and I am able to hold her in an upright position against me, which is her comfort place when she is having a spell.

Anyway, my girls are young and they are at a stage where someone is always needing something. As crazy as my life is right now, it is my greatest privilege to be the one who is taking care of their every needs all day (and all night!) long.

This stage is just a phase that will be here today and gone tomorrow. (I am reminding myself of this as I type.)

I’ll make it through by the strength of the Lord, just as I have made it through much worse stages of life.

I know keeping my priorities straight is paramount to getting through this. Daily time with God and a good attitude are critical. If either of those are lacking, I am setting myself up for failure. Walks around the block will be my saving grace (I have got to make a decision on a double stroller asap!) and going to Grandma and Grandpa’s and playdates will save my last strand of sanity.

Whoever said being a stay at home mom is a walk in the park has never been one. While we do take lots of “walks in the park” everyday presents new challenges!

Naptime is over for Little Bug and just starting over again for Sweet Pea. I think we will go take a walk in the park on this day that actually somewhat feels like fall!

- Elaine