This weekend I have discovered that my soon to be three month old is... what would be the best word... tempermental! I suppose I've always known, since those first moments at the hospital when even the nurses commented that this little girl knew what she wanted and when she wanted it, she wanted it NOW! But I have reasoned that all babies are like that, my child is no different, right? But after conversations with several other mothers, and most recently, upon visiting with my good friend and her new baby (roughly the same age as Ella), I realized Ella might be slightly less patient and slightly more vocal than other babies! Shaun likes to call her the incredible hulk bulging vein baby when she gets angry because she first turns red and then a not so lovely shade of purple... and that's when THE VEIN begins to pop out on her little head, a sure sign she is very mad. When we visited with my friend, Kristin, this weekend, and her adorable little baby, I was very impressed with his mellow and sweet disposition. Even his cry was more like a sweet coo compared to my child who during our visit made sure to have an outburst on an hourly basis. It was at that moment, the moment when she had her fourth outburst while little Peter sat quietly just watching her as he had the previous three times, that I had my sudden realization. My child has a temper! Does this hold implications for the future? I'm picturing a very obstinate three year old.
Now, this being said, she is still the cutest thing this world has ever seen. And still, all it takes is one little smile for me to forget the incredible purple hulk moments, but I am a little concerned. My mom thinks she may have stomach problems but I've always said that she's just gassy like other babies. Maybe though, it's worth ruling it out. I'd hate to think she's in pain and that's the reason for her little temper. I think I'll look into that, but further investigation may reveal that my child is telling me at an early age that she is going to be strong willed and not so patient.
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Well I am sorry to break the news to you but if she is anything like Shaun was as a child you are dealing with a strong willed girl. Runs in the family. So the bad new is that the 2's and 3's are going to be rough. But that strong will is going to help her be confident and motivated when she gets older. Good luck. Thanks for the blessings pics you sent via email. They are awesome.
My oldest was the same way. Just so you know, I LOVE the age of 3, HATE the age of 2, and am tolerating the age of 4! You might want to have you stomach looked at because that was my babies problem. Good luck, I know what you are going through!
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I don't believe for one moment that my little Ella has a temper. She is "passionate, articulate, out-going, a natural born leader (of her parents, obviously), artistic, going to be a singer (and practicing now), smart (just testing your promptness in reacting). Seriously, she has a strong spirit, but you are the perfect parents for all that. You because you are patient and Shaun because it's paybacks!!!! Ha Ha
Love, Madre C.
NO worries, Ella is so cute and cuddely despite the crazy hulk-like outburts. We were so happy to meet her! She is going to grow up to be a strong and beautiful young lady!
But it never hurts to rule out the stomach problems. I know want to pitch a fit when my tummy hurts.
I love it. Although there could be a medical reason, past experiences i.e. SWING indicates that she really does know what she wants. With that said...my suggestion is get her adjusted at a good chiropractor. Amazing stories come out of my doctor's office about fixing ear draining problems...tubes no longer needed in ears and so forth. He recommends having newborns adjusted if they have colic. I had Madison looked at and she needed her neck adjusted. You may think I am kookie, but it is worth looking into.
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