Friday, September 18, 2009

My yegs, my yegs

Poor True-Blue has become the victim to painful leg cramps which the Dr. classifies as growing pains. They are really a nightmare for all of us. He wakes up yelling, "My yegs, my yegs, my yegs. Ouchie, Ouch, help me Mom, DAAAAAD, my yegs, my yegs." Matt usually gets up and starts to massage his legs and comfort him that it will be over soon. I try to sleep (since Zoey will usually wake up right after he gets back to sleep) but after about 10 minutes of non-stop crying we decide he needs baby ibuprofen and then I get up and get it. It is so sad. The Dr. said to pump him up with lots of potassium in avocado, orange juice and vitamins. Also, dehydration and a really active day can aggravate his little legs. The vitamins seem to help the most. We really see a difference when we has had his gummie vitamins. I am hoping soon that someday we will have a night where we all sleep soundly for more than four hours at a time. But, I am not holding my breath.


3 comments:

The Shinnicks said...

:( praying for trueʻs little yegs. poor thing!

melissa v. said...

yikes, that's cuuuuuuuute and so sad :(

Poor baby! Bananas have potassium too, don't they?

Thanks for unlurking on my blog! Good to hear from you!!!!! I totally remember being at your house when 'True' was just a little peeps. Congrats on your Zoey! You rock!!

Matt and Colleen said...

Hi Melissa, I wasn't kidding when I said I love your blog. Its amazing how much you write. If you ever make it down to Seattle please come and visit us. Would love to have your boys play with my True-Blue.

Bex - Miss you like crazy!!!! I am glad you are getting to spend some time at home.