There have been some big things happenin' here at the Seymour household. First off, we have changed our household! We moved up to the Woodlands about 3 weeks ago and we are loving it. It has changed Thomas' commute from 2 hours one way to 7 minutes! It is fabulous! I was a little worried about how Lydia would adjust to the new environment, but she loves it, too! She sleeps much better here than she did at Grandma's. She definitely misses all the attention she got at Grandma's though.
Lydia has scared me a few times in the last few weeks. Sometimes when she sleeps deeply, her breathing is like she is gasping for breath. Sometimes she does it when she is wide awake too. She always regulates it though and is fine. The thing that really has me worried is her eating. A week ago she started arching her back and crying when we would feed her her bottle. She acts like she wants it and eats for about 10 seconds then pushes it away and arches her back and cries. If you wait like 5 seconds, she will try it again but it is really frustrating and it was scary. She went a whole day only taking 2 ounces. She had dry diapers and she has never had dry diapers since we've had her home. I decided to wait it out until her doctors appointment which was in 3 days. The doctor said not to worry that she was probably just in pain from teething and to call or go to the hospital if she didn't have at least 3 wet diapers a day. I felt a little better, but it is still sad to see her struggling to eat. It also brings back memories of trying to get her to eat in the NICU... the worst.
Speaking of teething, I think when people say the "terrible twos" they are forgetting about the "terrible teething". It is the worst thing ever. Lydia is usually really chill, happy, and content. She smiles at you all the time and just likes to play. The past few weeks she has not been that Lydia at all. She just cries all day pretty much. I know she is in pain and there isn't much I can do about it. She also won't take naps. I'm sure it hurts so bad she can't sleep, but it stinks for both of us. We are both grumpier because of it. I just hate to see my little baby in so much pain and I want my happy baby back!
Lydia was able to meet her great grandma's last weekend! We went to Grandmother's and Maw-Maw's for the first time since she has been born. I was nervous because she isn't really supposed to be around people, but I kept her mostly to myself. She loved being there though and I was really glad she finally got to meet them. I missed them too so I was happy I got to go! :)
Lydia has hit a few new milestones- she sits up (kinda...), she will scoot towards a toy(when she isn't crying and grumpy), she makes new noises while she screams(ka, ba, da, etc), and she is screaming louder and louder every day! Lydia has the cutest laugh and when she is happy, it is pretty easy to make her laugh. She is ticklish and it's adorable. She also loves the youtube video "Elmo's ducks".( I know you aren't supposed to entertain kids with TV, especially at her age, but it keeps us sane) If she is screaming, I can turn it on and she gets silent and just stares and makes happy noises. Another cute thing she has starting doing is humming to herself while she is falling asleep. Melts my heart.
For some reason, the past week has been really emotional for me. I don't know why. There really is no reason. There have been times when I have just randomly broken down, which doesn't ever happen to me. I don't know if I'm going crazy from all the "Elmo's ducks" ,if it's the lack of human interaction, or if I am just tired of feeling like a bad mom because I can't figure out what is wrong with my baby and how to fix it. I can't wait til she talks so she can tell me what she needs and wants.
I miss church. I can only go every other week because Lydia can't go yet and it is starting to get to me. Last week was my week and I REALLY needed it. I can't wait until next week when it is my week again. I'm excited for the day when we can all go as a family. It's hard going alone and it's hard not going. I'm so grateful for the Mormon Channel and for scriptures, General Conference, and my Pandora station for helping me make Sundays feel more like the Sabbath even though I don't get to go to church. We are truly blessed to have technology.
Now for the part you really come to the blog for(these are from my phone. Bug Thomas if you want more):
Poor baby and dang teething
There is something about her left leg. She always props it up, kicks it, or just hangs out with it in the air. This is not an action shot. She is just chillin' like that.
We went caroling(complete with ukuleles) We put the bell on her left leg because she always kicks that one. It worked!
We got Lydia a bottle and a floor puzzle for Christmas
She is pretty cute even when she is pitching a fit. This girl has a TEMPER!
Lydia got a pink puppy from Grandma Julie while she was in the NICU. She cuddles with it ALL the time.
Someone was a little jealous of Daddy's Blue Bell.
Sitting!
Grandma Julie got her a jumper for Christmas and she is in love. Look at that air she is gettin'!
She pouts like this a lot now.
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