Gabbie Update

It has been almost three weeks since Gabbie joined our family. The first week was a breeze. She was super easy-going. The second week, however, was a much different story! She has had four nights in the last week and a half that have included three to five hours of crying in the late afternoon and evening. We have been concerned that she may be affected by the dreaded colic! Thankfully, though, the last few days have shown positive change. She is starting to have sleep/wake/feeding patterns and routines and I'm starting to find the positions that console her when she's tired and needing to go to sleep. I'm hopeful that things are starting to turn around.

Gabbie is also starting to be more alert and aware of her surroundings. She will try to focus on us and the things around her and even will let out the occasional coo or two. Between the newly found techniques for soothing her and her new desire to study our faces I am starting to feel more and more bonded to her. My love for her is growing each day. I am so thankful for the experience of bringing home a new baby and watching her grow. It is truly a miraculous process.