I know it’s one of the most cliché things to say, but I am honestly flabbergasted by the fact that Alex is already one month old.
And this is a long update post, so grab a seat. Don’t say I didn’t warn ya!
And we totally brought back the monkey from Lucas’s monthly pictures, too!
I already mentioned this on Instagram, but if there was ever a month that has gone by in a complete and total blur, it would be this past one. It honestly feels like we were literally JUST in the hospital…
But here we are and he’s already 4-1/2 weeks old!
So lets get real.
I’ll be totally honest…this past month has been hard. For a number of reasons, but the hardest obviously being the juggling act that is managing both a needy newborn, and a needy toddler. There are some days where I wind up thinking, wow okay, I’ve got this! Things go smoothly, Lucas listens, Alex isn’t crying all day (I’ll get to that in a minute), and sometimes they even both nap together.
Then there are other days where Alex is quite upset, Lucas is getting into something he shouldn’t be while simultaneously crying/whining because Alex is crying. This is just one example, but one that happens frequently. These are the days that make me wonder how in the world people manage two children…and they’re also the days I’m usually pouring myself a glass of wine at 5pm.
The first week home, Alex was super easy (aren’t most newborns in the first week?).
Photo Credit: TDB Imagery
Then around 10 days old he was diagnosed with thrush. The medication the put him on made him very grumpy and I’m pretty sure it also upset his stomach because he was throwing up quite a bit more. The medication lasted for 10 days, and those days were tough. Alex was pretty much never happy; our routine was eat, maybe chill for 5 minutes, then start fussing/crying/puking until it was time for him to nap. Then we’d start the cycle all over again.
Since being off of the medication, the thrush has cleared up and he does have better days. But many days, as the day goes on, he gets increasingly fussy and often requires a lot of time being held/rocked/bounced. This can be challenging on its own, but when I have Lucas who obviously wants my attention and I can’t give both of them what we need, I really struggle. Then Lucas will usually start to act out, Jay or I will have to intervene, patience get lost…honestly, it can just get freakin’ tough. And I’ve cried on more than one occasion, for sure.
That face though… <3
We chatted with Alex’s pediatrician at his appointment yesterday about all of his symptoms, which he said sounded a bit like colic. I’m still concerned that it could have something to do with discomfort from something(s?) I’m eating that doesn’t agree with him, so I’m currently trying to be more aware of what I eat and what symptoms he shows. Right now, it seems as if salads are tough, and dairy may be iffy, but I’m really not sure just yet.
I had gotten to the point where I was wondering if I should start supplementing with formula because either a) something I’m doing is bothering him or b) he wasn’t getting enough milk. But after talking with his pedi yesterday, I’m just going to keep doing what I’m doing, ride it out, and hope that things will start to improve and/or I’ll find something that I can change to help with his discomfort, because I hate seeing him and thinking he may be in pain.
So I relish in the days and moments where our little guy IS happy, alert, and smiling, because they do happen, too!
I hesitated getting into all of the details of our first month, just because a lot of it does sound pretty negative. And obviously we are overjoyed with the fact that Alex is here! But these first couple of months can really be SO hard, for so many reasons. I, personally, always appreciate when people are real with me and share their ups and downs, so my hope is that by sharing our struggles this first month, it can help some of you, perhaps, if you’ve also had a less-than-easy go.
I know it will get better and it will get easier. Even the past couple of days have been surprisingly better (yesterday, Alex had a great day!). Once we start to learn more about Alex and he starts to figure us out a bit, I’m sure our rhythm and routine will fall into place. Because he absolutely makes our little family feel complete.
Photo Credit: TDB Imagery
So all THAT said, here are some more details on our little guy!
Weight & Height
At his appointment yesterday, he was up to 10lbs 15oz (up 2lbs 4oz from birth) and measured 23 inches long. The fact that he’s gaining so well made me feel much better because I was concerned he may not be getting enough to eat. His pedi was impressed and said he’s doing great
Eating
Most days (starting from this past week or so) Alex usually nurses about every 2-1/2 to 3 hours. He’s a very efficient eater and we can usually be done with our nursing sessions in about 15-20 minutes. He’s also successfully taken a bottle a couple of times and I think we’ll likely try to keep those happening regularly (one every day or every other day) just to keep him used to it.
Sleeping (naps)
All over the place. Some days, he’s a total catnapper, and those tend to be the days where he winds up being a grumpster. Other days, he sticks with a really great schedule of eat/play/sleep on a three hour cycle. I try to loosely follow the schedule from Moms on Call, but every day is different so rather than focusing on exact times, I just try to focus on sticking with the eat/play/sleep routine.
Sleeping (at night)
Right now, Alex usually gets his bedtime feeding anywhere between 8:30-9:30pm (depending on where he is in his schedule that day). He wakes up once, anywhere between 2-4pm to nurse, then goes back down until about 7-7:30am. The past couple of nights, he hasn’t wanted to go back down very easily in the middle of the night and has been up for about 2 hours, so that’s been tough; but other than that, nighttime sleep has bee really good!
Clothing
He’s outgrown most newborn clothes and is in mostly 0-3 or 3 month outfits. He’s still in newborn diapers, but likely not for long!
Likes
Eating, fans, his big brother (loves looking at him and responds to his voice immediately), being held/bounced, white noise, his swing, being outdoors
Dislikes
Baths (oh my, does he dislike them…), being overtired, tummy time, diaper changes (sometimes), having clothes changed over his head
I’m really looking forward to having his little personality continue to emerge and to see how things progress this next month. Hopefully, things will start to settle a bit, but regardless, he’s still our sweet Alex and he is loved beyond words. <3
*Just for fun, here’s a look at Lucas’s 1 month update…general consensus is that the two look nothing alike! What do you think?!
Brynn says
How is Alex already four weeks old? Wow, time does fly. You have such a beautiful family. Two times the crazy and two times the fun!
Stephanie Bloom says
I had almost an identical situation with my first and the fussing/crying/puking after eating that was constant from 2 weeks until 6 weeks when I dropped dairy entirely to see if that might help, and it was a drastic change within a day. She didn’t end up with a milk allergy just milk sensitivity. I dropped all dairy for my diet and we saw huge improvement for her. It might be worth it to try a day or two dairy free and see if it helps at all, if not, at least you’ve eliminated it as a possible issue.
Suzanne @ Life is s Mix says
Agreed. My little guy cried ALL of the time and come to find out he was diagnosed with a milk allergy. Cutting it from my diet sucked(it’s in everything….but not Oreos, lol) but within a few days there was a huge improvement. We introduced milk again at 12 months and he did fine. Most babies outgrow it between their 1st and 2nd birthdays. Good luck!!
Courtney says
That’s my thing…I mean dairy really IS in everything!! So much of my diet involves dairy. How in the world did you go about cutting everything out??
Brittany says
Courtney- I love your honesty and find it refreshing! I as a mother love to know that I’m not the only one struggling. I have a 4 month old at home along with my 3 year old daughter and when people ask me how it’s going I try to respond with honesty too. There are some very beautiful/wonderful moments and then there are some really hard/ugly
moments! I think more people need to stop sugarcoating things and call it what it is – which is really challenging at times! Still wouldn’t trade it for anything – we all love our babies so deeply. So, thank you always for your “realness,” it’s why your blog remains one of my favorites! Keep on keeping on and know you’re doing the best you can in any given moment and that slowly but surely it will get better. xoxo Brittany, from PA
Courtney says
Thanks so much Brittany!
Ashley says
My daughter had thrush too and the medicine def made her more uncomfortable and she threw up a ton. I found veggies upset her tummy too if I ate them and then nursed her for a while but that seems to have evened out. She’s now three months. We have used gas drops at times to help with air build up and fussiness and they were a godsend!
Nikki says
Typo under eating. You wrote how Lucas is nursing. I assume you mean Alex?!?
Courtney says
LOL omg yes. I mix up their names ALL of the time! Thank you!
Dietitian Jess says
He’s such a little cutie- I think him and Lucas will look more alike a year or two down the road- that’s how my older sister and I were. I can’t imagine how frustrating the spitting up/puking must be if you don’t know what it’s caused by but it sounds like he is growing and thriving so hang in there <3
Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says
Wow, they do look really different!
I hope things start ot get a bit better for you.
Monica says
My daughter cried non-stop for the first month and I asked the doctor if it could be something I ate (I was nursing). She said that 80% of baby food allergies are from dairy. I cut all dairy out and within a week she never cried again, basically. Worth a try…? Cut it out for a week or two and see what happens?
Courtney says
So interesting…so many different opinions on this it seems!! When you cut out dairy, did you do just the obvious stuff or did you 100% eliminate all dairy (i.e. Reading labels etc)? So much of my diet involves dairy…!
Betsy says
When my daughter was a newborn I remember thinking “how the heck does anyone have more than one kid?” Those first few months are so hard and often incredibly lonely. I’m sorry that Alex seems to be having some tummy issues. I ended up switching to Similac for Discomfort to try to help my daughter and that seemed to work, but my sister stuck with breastfeeding and eventually her baby stopped having stomach issues. It really seems like there is no right way to do things. Either way, I hope he starts to feel better soon.
Lisa says
Omg the first months are sooooooo hard. its survival mode right now. But it gets so much easier. (Mine are 7m and 4) some days are still very hard and the house is a complete disaster all the time but once #2 gets on a little more of a schedule like around 4m your world will change. Hang in there mama you got this.
Alaina says
Such a sweetheart! I agree that the boys do have their differences in appearance! Each special in their own way. ;) As for the colic, if you find the diet changes you make don’t help, I would recommend Gerber Soothe, a probiotic drop OTC at most drug stores and supermarkets (or online). Although a whopping $30 per mini-bottle (which lasts aout 3-4wks), they are a God-send! I had to use them with my son and now am using them with my daughter. Imagine your fussy/clingy/crying/need-to-be-rocked baby becoming a quiet sleeper all in their own swing/crib, etc. Worth every penny!
Courtney says
I totally bought them and they arrived today! I’m hoping they’re ok because they arrived in a very warm package (the ice pack was totally not cold anymore) and I see how it says they should stay below 77 degrees. That would be a real bummer if they got too hot and aren’t effective!
Fiona says
oh mama, you’re making me remember all the early days with my little guy (who will be one this week!) Don’t feel bad about saying it’s hard, or negative things, it is tough, and we don’t want to see rainbows and butterflies, we want the real deal and you are always so great at mixing the good and the bad! I remember worrying about my son (who has reflux) not mixing well with food I ate, and when I talked to a Lactation Consultant she said it’s rarely what mom is eating….we sore by Ovol to help Sully’s terrible terrible gas pains..and we did a lot of rocking, baby wearing, bumping, walking, so hang in there, the Ovol and starting a probiotic (Biogiai) saved us…it took about 6 weeks and the gas seemed to subside but the reflux didn’t , luckily he never was in pain with throwing up so we didn’t have to do anything but I know the feeling of having an overly fussy baby…it can DRIVE YOU INSANE….just know we are all here for you…..and you’re doing amazing xo
Megan says
I have a 4 month old and a two year old and it is SOOOOOOOOO hard in the beginning but it does get better. Couple of tips that worked for us …. cutting out dairy (i’m eating it again with no issues but those little bellies can be sensitive in the early months) and baby wearing!!! I would load the baby into the ergo or k’tan and then chase my toddler around the house outside – the baby almost always would fall asleep.
Also, we are breastfeeding family but formula is not poison! If it makes everyone happier and is better for your family then go for it!
Courtney says
Thanks Megan! How long did you cut out dairy for? And did you do just the major stuff or literally all dairy?? I just feel like it’s in everything!
Amanda says
Just want to echo some previous comments…so sorry you are going through the fussy/uncomfortable newborn stuff. It is incredibly hard.
My daughter also had milk sensitivity. I cut out dairy from when she was about 6 weeks – 7 months and it helped immensely. Now she has no issues at all. Are his diapers normal? My daughter’s weren’t…they were often explosive and/or foamy (ummm sorry, TMI! lol #momtalk), which was what prompted me to try avoiding dairy. It’s so hard to see them uncomfortable and feel helpless! We also used Gerber soothe probiotic (still do actually), and it helped, and she eventually got reflux meds too. Look up silent reflux – even if he’s not spitting up constantly it could be reflux.
Sending you lots of love and good vibes!
Courtney says
His diapers are pretty normal. He’s had a few blowouts but I’d assume that’s to be expected lol? He doesn’t show any other signs of dairy sensitivity but who knows…could be?! And I actually just ordered the Gerber Soothe drops so looking forward to seeing if they help at all :)
Heather says
You’re doing great, mama! It is SO HARD and SO AMAZING all wrapped together, isn’t it? My boys are 14 months apart and are now 13 months and 27 months old. It is still hard, but also SO much easier too.
The best advice given to me: be compassionate to yourself. Mamas too often beat themselves up or believe they’re doing it wrong. You love your kids and they know it. That’s all it takes to be a great mama – LOVE.
Jessica says
You are doing SO GOOD. My second baby was a very easy baby and it was still very hard having a toddler/newborn so I can’t even imagine. I dislike giving mom advice because every family is so different buy my only suggestion is to baby wear ALL DAY ER’Y DAY.
Also, kind of random, in the beginning to ease my son’s jealousy when I wore my daughter I’d get my old carrier or a wrap and let him wear a teddy bear at the same time. He loved it. I also talked to the new baby about my son ALL THE TIME. “Wow, look, Abby, see what a big helper your brother is?? Wow, did you see him throw that ball?” etc etc. :D
xoxo
Courtney says
That is such a cute idea!!
Bethany @LuluRuns says
So thankful for your honesty Courtney! :) I am expecting my first in a couple weeks. I’m feeling anxious and excited all at the same time. I thankful for posts like these that remind me that yes, it will be hard and yes, it will be beautiful. Keep rocking it! :)
Rae says
A game changed for me was getting a baby carrier! I have a 2.5 year old and a newborn. It was so hard wrangling my toddler with my arms full and I hated putting down the baby all the time when I really just wanted to hold her. I got tht Boba baby carrier and now I carry the baby all the time, and it really seems to help her calm down when she’s fussy. It’s helped me so much!!! I know it may not help everyone but having my arms free again is a lifesaver!!
Lia says
My little one could NOT handle me eating raw veggies, especially big salads. She would be straight miserable so once I figured that out and cut them out she was a lot happier. I literally pumped for 6 hours once and gave her frozen milk because she was so miserable nursing after a big salad I ate. Most people say dairy is the culprit for their kids but for her it was the veggies. She did fine with dairy! Just a thought!
Michele says
My daughter was the same exact way in terms of fussiness! It’s so tough, so hang in there. The ped also told us it was because of colic, but I too felt that there may be something else actually causing her seeming discomfort. From about 7 weeks until 7 months, I didn’t eat dairy, and it did help a lot. She was not allergic to cow’s milk, but rather had a cow’s milk protein intolerance (and I think she may still have a slight one), but after 7 months, I was able to eat dairy again and it didn’t seem to bother her. A couple of times earlier than 7 months, I ate dairy, and she was definitely more fussy for the next day, so I knew that that was the culprit. I’d maybe cut dairy for a bit and see if that helps. Sometimes it takes a week or two to get all of the dairy out of the system too. I noticed when I cut it out, she was so much better within a day or two, and it improved from there over time.
Bri says
God love you for being so honest about just how freakin’ HARD it is taking care of a newborn and a toddler!! I’m right there with you, mama. Balancing the needs of two boys under 3 is in no way easy. Throw potty training into the mix like us and you’ve got total insanity! The good news is things will get easier, and no matter what, you’ve got two healthy boys that would be lost without you. Now, let’s have a virtual wine date at 5p sometime!! :)
Courtney says
Haha love that idea!!
Renee says
Maddyn was colic for the first 3-4 months as well. I cut dairy and eggs out and that helped a lot. Used the colic carry (YouTube) and gave her gas drops after every feeding. Gerber Soothe probiotics helped a lot. Hang in there, he will outgrow it.
Kristin says
You’re doing great! We love seeing updates of your family, what sweet little boys. Hang in there and cherish the great moments… in a matter of weeks or days all of this will feel like a distant memory- one you long for :)
Em @ Love A Latte says
I love reading so thank you! I gave birth to my second baby boy on Monday and we leave the hospital tomorrow. We have a two-year-old at home so I know it’s going to be a challenge to balance it all. Thank you for keeping it real. I’m curious, how do you have Alex sleeping at night? Are you using the rock n’ play by your bed? I’m thinking that’s what we will do to start but I guess we’ll see when we get home. Both your boys are adorable I can’t wait to see how things progress!
Courtney says
No we use the rock n play for some naps during the day but he’s in a bassinet (now in his room) for bed. We wanted to try and start with him laying flat to avoid the transition (since it was tough with Lucas!)
Em @ Love A Latte says
Meant to say I love reading this post*
Kristin says
Thanks for your honesty! Expecting my second in November, so hearing this actually makes me feel scared, (ha!), but also more ready for what’s to come, (not my first rodeo, but I can only imagine how different the newborn experience is with a toddler too). I appreciate you keeping it real, and I enjoyed reading all the comments too about how to help toddlers adjust. I know it will eventually be fine for you! You can do this!
Kate says
Hey there! I can relate to what you’re going through. My babies are 12 months and 17 days apart, and there are times they both need me and it’s super challenging. I’m sure you know this, but it will get so much easier the older Alex gets and you guys will find your routine! As for his temperament, I went through the exact same thing as you- my girl was fussy, wanted to be held/bounced/walked around. I also convinced myself she was hungry and added in a formula bottle at bedtime, just to make myself feel better that she was getting full. She would drink maybe an ounce of that, so she was definitely getting what she needed from nursing. After a lot of googling and speaking with her ped, it turned out we just had a “high need” baby on our hands. She made a big turn around at about 7 months, and didn’t need to be held as much and slept better (I think it had to do with her becoming mobile). Anyways, some babies are just more high needs than others, and it will get better, trust me! You’re doing great, mama!
Melinda says
I had baby #2 4 months ago and wearing him has been the best thing. He is happy because he is being “held” by mama and 3 year old big brother is happy because i can play with him. Our Moby get us through those first couple months!! It gets easier I promise!!
Irene says
I’m so sorry Alex is having a hard time! My daughter had terrible reflux and colic and it was so hard. I’m sure your doctor warned you but colic typically peaks at 6-8 weeks before getting better (which was absolutely the case for us). So don’t be frustrated if you don’t see improvement right away.
I’ll echo everyone else saying to try cutting out dairy. I didn’t when things were bad but around 3 months it became 100 percent clear my daughter had a severe dairy sensitivity and I can’t help wondering if it would have helped her earlier too if I’d cut it out. So maybe worth a try?
Kari says
Alex looks like his mommy! Look at that baby picture of you with your dad! ;) Great Post!
Bethany says
I am sure you are doing awesome momma! It is tough and breastfeeding is hard! I’ve cried so much over BFing and now that I am working again I stress much about my supply. Our LO is 3 months now and it is easier.
Giselle says
I so feel you on this! My son is 3 weeks old and is pretty fussy all the time. My oldest was horribly colicky so I thought this one would be better but so far no luck… With our little guy this time it seems like it’s mostly gas related as he pulls his knees in clinches in pain. So I’m cutting out all dairy, gluten, sugar, and caffeine :-( I also just started him on a probiotic which I’ve heard rave things about from Seeking Health. Really hoping that does the trick. Hang in there! From experience with our first it doesn’t last forever :-)
Courtney says
The things we do for these babies! ? Best of luck to you!!
Sarah says
I have recently had my second baby and feel like we are going through EXACTLY the same thing. Thank you so much for sharing as I felt quite alone – my friends who had babies a similar age seemed to have really easy babies and I was quite resentful as I couldn’t get past the “why me” and “it’s not fair” that I should be having a rough time.
Bub is now 10 weeks old and I do think around the 6 week mark things started to get a tiny bit easier and then again around 8 weeks – I just noticed I was having more good moments than bad.
I hope things continue to get easier for you – and take comfort that you aren’t alone feeling the way you do!
Jenny says
My son and daughter are 19 months apart and I had a harder time adjusting when my second was born than my first. It’s so hard keeping up with the older one when the 2nd demands so much time. I used the baby ktan carrier a lot the second time around, so I could keep her close in the evenings when she got fussy but still have 2 Hands available. And of course it’s another cliche, but it really does get better! I noticed each week things got easier. It’s always hard, but it does get better ?
Christy says
You’re doing great mama! One day at a time. We are also due with number two and I’m nervous and excited at the same time about how I’ll ever adjust to two children at the same time and whether or not my three year old son will accept his new sibling. Nice to hear your “real” description of how things are going. Sounds challenging but not impossible. With my first son certain foods I ate did disagree with him while nursing. Little Tummies simethicone was a life safer. All natural. Worth their weight in gold. Goes for about $7/box at walmart, target, etc. http://tinyurl.com/simethicone. Good luck!
Mary says
Alex’s first month story reminds me of our daughter’s first month (she is now 6 yrs old). She had acid refux and meds helped her immediately but what really helped her was when I was getting ready to go back to work and introduced formula. I would have never guessed that my milk was not agreeing with her and that formula is what settled her tummy.
Samantha says
I seriously appreciate the honesty in yours posts–especially this one! My husband and I are talking about when we want to start trying for baby number two and it is SO daunting! We know we want to, but our little guy is two and going through some serious moods lately and is very attached to me. I know I want him to have a sibling, but it scares the crap out of me! Is there ever a good time? Haha. It will get easier for you, but thanks for sharing the not so fun parts too!
Sarah @ Sweet Miles says
Thank you for sharing both the good times and the hard times. I wonder all the time what it will be like when we have a second child, and contemplate all the time how much of an age gap we should try to “plan” for in terms of what will be manageable for our little family. It’s nice to hear how it’s been for you, I really appreciate your honesty!! You are doing a great job! Those boys are SO lucky to have you!
Jessica w says
My daughter Reese was super colicky in the first few months after birth. She didn’t spit up much,but got tons of gas pains,and would get red in the face and it would wake her up and make her cry and be angry a ton. My pediatrician kept saying what I eat shouldn’t affect her,but once I cut out all dairy, chocolate(it has dairy in it… I bought enjoy life chocolate chips which are vegan from target when I really needed some in foods.), peanuts, and beans she was a new baby. She stopped having all of the issues. Now it did take about 2-3 weeks for everything to be out of her system for sure. If she had still had issues we would have tried taking out eggs, gluten, sugar,etc. but the list above was plenty. Then every 3 months I tried to reintroduce and would look for rashes, spitting up, worse sleeping,etc. Once she was 9 months old, we had been able to incorporate all of those things back into my diet. Now that she is 14 months old she doesn’t show any issues with any of the foods above,but I guess just had a hard time as a baby processing them. (I did eat all of those while pregnant though.) I hope you can find out what is causing him pain. I hate the helpless feeling of not knowing what is wrong! Both of your boys are so precious!!! (I’m due with my second a boy this time in October, and I plan to cut out those foods from the get go just to be safe.)
Courtney says
Thanks for sharing Jessica! So when you cut out all dairy, did you to the extreme of reading all labels for anything containing traces of dairy? Or did you just cut out the major ones (milk/cheese/yogurt/etc.)? With what you listed (peanuts = peanut butter = my everything!!) I feel like I have no idea what I’d eat lol?!
Jessica w says
Dairy was the hardest to cut out for me,but peanut butter not in my diet was a hard hit. I had a lot of pity parties for myself in the beginning not gonna lie. With the dairy I tried to cut out as many foods as I could especially ones that were obviously dairy,but if something had powdered milk in it, and I didn’t notice it I wouldn’t go crazy about it. I tried to read labels to not eat those things,but I wasn’t insane about it. For us, just cutting out the major dairy culprits was the biggest help. I will say my diet didn’t vary a ton. I mainly made paleo snacks since a lot of them included other nuts that weren’t peanuts,but it was still rough.
Jessica w says
Here are some of my go to recipes that I could eat at the time, just to help with inspiration.
http://warfieldfamily.com/2015/08/healthy-vegan-treats/ (I made these weekly as a grab and go snack)
http://warfieldfamily.com/2015/05/pizza-recipe-and-diary-freevegan-version-too/ (I made this cheese free pizza, and it always hit the spot, even these days I will still make it without cheese since it tastes so good.)
http://paleoleap.com/oven-baked-beef-fajitas/ (I would do these fajitas chicken or beef cause they are super fast in the oven, and don’t need to marinate, and just add guacamole, and other veggies toppings so I didn’t miss the cheese and sour cream. You could still add daiya(vegan cheese) but I just didn’t love the taste or the price tag.)
http://warfieldfamily.com/2014/04/french-toast-scramble/ (This was a go to breakfast recipe, but I would add almond butter instead of peanut butter even though I preferred almond butter. It looks gross,but tastes amazing.)
http://warfieldfamily.com/2014/06/diy-lemon-lara-bars/ (DIY larabars in whatever flavor you like which can also be in balls or just buy lara bars was a great grab and go for me.)
http://carrotsncake.com/2012/08/paddleboarding-adventures.html (These 2 ingredient pancakes are good, a little hard to make look that pretty,but I loved the taste and they didn’t need syrup.)
http://nomnompaleo.com/post/19886925277/sweet-potato-hash-with-fried-eggs (This sweet potatoes hash with a fried egg was amazing)
http://carrotsncake.com/2012/09/blogs-you-are-lovin-right-now.html (If you like curry and tuna, this was a good every once in a while lunch, I liked it,but didn’t LOVE it. But when I was desperate for good lunches it hit the spot.)
http://nomnompaleo.com/post/62028051471/quick-easy-paleo-comfort-foods-the-recipe-for (These mini meatloaf muffins were yummy.)
http://www.lifeatcloverhill.com/2012/08/paleo-stuffed-peppers.html (this recipe with out the cheese is really yummy.better with the cheese of course,but what isn’t?!)
http://gutsybynature.com/2013/10/24/roasted-chicken-squash-broccoli/ (This is a great one pot meal that I would make in advance, and then pop in the oven. I’m sure it could be done in a crock pot too.)
http://warfieldfamily.com/2014/01/soy-glazed-broiled-tilapia/ (If you like tilapia)
http://warfieldfamily.com/2013/08/yakitori-chicken/ (Amazing japanese chicken that can be made and left in the freezer for when you need it. most asian dishes tend to be dairy free.)
http://warfieldfamily.com/2013/04/keto-teriyaki-pork/ (Favorite pork tenderloin recipe, I marinate and throw in the freezer for when I need them.)
http://warfieldfamily.com/2013/01/asian-ramen/ (Super simple asian ramen.)
http://warfieldfamily.com/2012/12/pasta-e-fagioli/ (if you can do beans.)
http://warfieldfamily.com/2012/09/our-favorite-italian-salad-dressing/ (We did lots of salads, regular, cucumber, tomato,etc. with my favorite dressing.)
http://warfieldfamily.com/2012/07/fruit-leather-tutorial/ (Fruit leather is always an option but does take time.)
http://warfieldfamily.com/2012/06/p-f-changs-spicy-chicken-copy-cat/ (PF Chang chicken Copy Cat)
http://warfieldfamily.com/2012/01/chili/ (If you can do beans)
http://warfieldfamily.com/2011/09/honey-mustard-salad/ ( just used storebought breaded chicken or use grilled.)
http://warfieldfamily.com/2011/08/sushi-at-home/ (Homemade sushi rolls, just leave out the cream cheese and add other veggies.)
Hamburgers also worked well since Cheese is easy to leave off. Hope this helps and isn’t too overwhelming.
Courtney says
WOW, this is insanely awesome. Thank you so much, Jessica!!!
Jessica w says
So glad to help!!