Wonder Weeks

 Some moms on the Baby Center attachment parenting board commented about "wonder weeks" and after looking into it, it sounded like something that would help us through our little ones fussy times. There is a Wonder Weeks book, a Wonder Weeks app, and a Wonder Weeks website.  I downloaded the app and previewed the book on Kindle before deciding to buy.  After getting mega attached to "Super Baby" and then finding that I really disagreed with some of the things it suggested, I'm reluctant to assume that any one person has any answers or believe that any concepts in one person's book is true or will apply to us.  So far, the biggest lessons from "Wonder Weeks" is that little one will be super fussy, cranky, and have mood swings for a few weeks.  She will be more clingy and have some trouble sleeping.  And, this is just a phase, which will also pass.  Oh, and it's nothing that we've done to cause her this distress; this is just a necessary part of growing up.  We recognize these frustrating periods.  This especially when you just want to give this little, precious baby anything she needs, but you can't figure out what she needs.

 developmental periods chart
from the android app

She's going into the period where she learns about events.  This is where she puts together several smooth transitions to become an event.  An event is something like putting something in her mouth, understanding a bouncing ball, or being able to pass something from one hand to another.  This is a precursor to being able to roll over and crawl.

Anyhow, we're just taking it one day at a time, holding her super tight, and excited for the new skills she's developing right before our eyes.  It's amazing how she is about the same size for awhile, and then all of a sudden, she just looks bigger and her clothes are tighter.  It is also amazing how one day she doesn't know what to do with her hands, and then the next day, she's got her thumb in her mouth and she can put her hands together.  Wow!  She holds my hand as she falls asleep, and it's my favorite thing.