Raptor Cry

In response to Jill's request, here is a video of Fiona's little raptor cry. (How many times can I say how glad I am that I am blogging while I have a new baby?!) I think Shell defined it best when she said:
"She almost never cries, and even when she does, it's more like a warning system -- something akin to a smoke alarm with low batteries -- one little ping at a time to give you a chance to react."
It's true. She never cries for a sustained period of time, and it hardly ever escalates. She gives a little squeal, then she seems to instantly fall asleep or at least fall into a relaxed and sleepy state. You have a period of time where you are permitted, or expected to respond before you get another ping, another reminder that she is patiently waiting for her needs to be met.
On the way home from the airport today Fiona was hungry and demonstrated this phenomenon. On the rare occasions that she does 'cry', Bella usually covers her face and exclaims that she doesn't like that cry. I asked her if she didn't like it because it was sad, or because it was annoying. Apparently it's annoying. I told Bella we were lucky that Fiona doesn't cry very much and that some babies cry for hours at a time! I decided that Bella would not feel so keenly towards Fiona if she were a crier. I'm pretty sure Bella would promptly deem her an obnoxious interloper and cease to be her adoring fan. It's a good thing for all of us that Fiona is not a crier.