The Dreaded Word...

...colic.

Jonathan has become increasingly fussy over the last week or so, and the last three nights have been more screaming than sleeping. Lauren was a fairly difficult newborn and infant, but nothing this extreme. She would have crying fits in the evenings and hated to nap during the day--but she was a great sleeper at night, so at least we could get some rest and prepare ourselves for another day. Jonathan is not soothed by much. He won't take a pacifier, doesn't like to be put down anywhere, and seems to be very gassy. I'm trying everything I can think of, but things just keep getting worse.

I'm announcing this on the internet for the simple reason of asking for your prayers. I don't really know what can "fix" this except an act of God. :) And to let you know that if you don't see or hear from me for the next three months, it's probably because I'm too exhausted to leave the house or pick up the phone...