7 quick (riveting) takes

July 29, 2011

What I love about 7 Quick Takes with Conversion Diary is that you get to cover 7 whole random things. I love random. So does my brain…

1.

For two nights in a row now, Elsie has cried less and slept more. She fusses on and off throughout the day, but she’s more….fixable. (What mother doesn’t love fixable?) I’m beyond grateful and of course I’m holding my breath and knocking on wood and avoiding walking under ladders. I am also praying big thank yous instead of just please please please and that feels like coming up for air.

 

2.

I was thinking, just in case there are moms out there reading this who are in the trenches with colic as well, that I should share what I’ve tried. I’ve been given so many recommendations and tried many of them. I also re-used some once forgotten knowledge from Asher’s colic days. Some of it seems to help and some of it maybe seems to help and some of it doesn’t help at all that I can tell. (Since every baby is different, yo.) Let’s see if I can remember to do a post about that. I’d love it if any of it could help another baby (and caretakers) out.

 

3.

It’s Friday. Ryan comes home late tonight. ENOUGH SAID.

 

4.

I eat too many marshmallows.

 

5.

One of my favorite things about the big bad blogging world? Dad bloggers. I’ve recently found two that I’d like to share with you:

Mitch of Thoughtful Pop and Wolf of Just Add Father

These two dads are terribly good writers and their posts shed a beautiful light on a father’s heart. Check them out–you won’t be sorry. Please.

 

6.

I have too much to do and too little time. You too? Oh. That’s what I thought. We leave for BlogHer in 5 days and WOW am I behind. (See #1 and #3)  BUT. The Serenity Suite will be there and everything to prepare for it will get done and it will all be good. I just know it.

 

7.

Finally…My favorite pic (or 2) of the week:

 

Happy weekend, friends.

 

 

 

{ 17 comments }

molly July 29, 2011 at 3:49 pm

That’s cuteness right there! I’m so glad she is more fixable. Lovin’ that term, by the way.

I will be at blogher. What is this serenity suite thing you speak of? Is anyone invited?
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Heather July 29, 2011 at 4:19 pm

Oh good, Molly. come say HI! If you want (way too much) information on the Serenity Suite…there’s a link to it in this post. YES…it’s open to anyone, for sure. We’d love to see your cute noggin.

xo

Erin July 29, 2011 at 4:02 pm

Oh she’s just so beautiful. And your boys with her– they are precious. I feel so blessed to have two big brothers and a little sister living in my house right now too. Their relationship is so incredible to me, even after two years. It’s good. So good.
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Allison Zapata July 29, 2011 at 7:20 pm

HELP. I am in the trenches right now with my 3 week old. Last two nights have gotten worse. Was up from 9-3 last night gas/reflux/grunting OMG.

So glad you have gotten two decent nights!! :) xoxo
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Jenn July 29, 2011 at 7:35 pm

Love your pictures! And so glad Elsie is sleeping better for you!
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Sara Sophia July 29, 2011 at 10:17 pm

I would give up a lot of peeps if I could see you in five days.

Alas.

Please have all of the fun in the world for me.
Save me some baby snuggles?
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Steph @ Diapers and Divinity July 29, 2011 at 10:43 pm

I’m sorry she’s a tough package right now, but my goodness, is she cute or what?
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Mitchell July 29, 2011 at 10:56 pm

I just wanted to thank you – first, for your kind words and, more importantly, for sharing of yourself the way you do with such beauty. Reading of your trials lately has taken me back to not so long ago when we were in the same place in our house. The way you paint it is real and impossible and wonderful and I find myself learning all over again. Consider yourself hugged. I appreciate our connection, minimal as it has been thus far, very much.
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Tracie July 29, 2011 at 11:19 pm

Random is always good.

When my daughter was a baby and did the colic/gas/teething/crying all the time thing…the only thing that worked was Gripe Water. That stuff was like a miracle in a bottle. That is all the baby advice I have.

The picture of the kids….SO cute!!!!! Oh my goodness. So much cuteness, I can hardly stand it.

I need more marshmallows in my life. Especially with chocolate.
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Kelly July 29, 2011 at 11:20 pm

Look at that expression on her face as she memorizes the lines and shapes of her big brother’s face. Love them together!
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Michelle July 30, 2011 at 12:25 am

So wishing I could come love on both of you at BlogHer. Tempted to fly out just for that. You do colic with a grace I wish I had, lady. XO
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LisAway July 30, 2011 at 8:01 am

Oh, I’m so happy that your little cutie is getting a break, and that it means you get one too. Hope it continues!!

And no wonder you’re so thin! You eat mostly air!
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KELLY V July 30, 2011 at 10:16 am

She is so cute Heather!!!! So happy there is a glimmer of progress, and silence for you to enjoy. I miss you!

Corrina July 30, 2011 at 10:25 am

I’m so glad you’ve had a few days of reprieve. And I hope your time in San Diego is wonderful!

pamela July 30, 2011 at 2:42 pm

glad to hear you’ve had a bit of a break in the action.
have fun on the big trip.
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Elaine July 30, 2011 at 7:55 pm

Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend and that Elsie keeps up with the new trend!

Just so excited to see you both soon!
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tracey July 30, 2011 at 8:18 pm

Been feeling quite random myself. Love those pics. And I hope to stop at the Serenity Suite, too!
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