I'm going to go insane. She is so tired but will not sleep, 5 s's or not... Even screams at her bottle. God. I never thought of wish to be at work instead of on mat. leave... Today I do, tho.
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I'm sorry mama! You will get through this! There are better days ahead. I promise.
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Have you tried taking her outside? Sometimes that would help with my kids; I think it was the change in scenery.
I'm sorry.
I know this part sucks.
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:(. I'm sorry. Parenting is hard. Have you taken her outside? Maybe take a drive around town?
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6 week fussiness peak!! It will pass!! hang in there
You can do it!!!
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Gas? STomach pain? Are you BFing?
Been there - so sorry!
*pretendshock* you mean the 5s don't work for all babies?!
Ditto with change of scenery!
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At 6 weeks, I wanted to go back to work too! And I had an EASY baby!!! *hug* Sorry you're dealing with this - have you tried talking to your pediatrician? 5 hours straight of crying seems like a lot and there must be something someone can do to help your baby be comfortable/calm!
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Ahh...I'm so sorry! I remember those days. When my LO was awake, he was crying...and he would never sleep.
Just keep trying everything. Swing, bouncer chair, exercise ball (if you have one), stroller for a walk, car seat swinging...anything just to give yourself a break!
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Hugs, momma!
There were many days during my maternity leave when I'd cry watching DH leave for work because I was SO JEALOUS that he got to leave.
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And if you have to, lay her down in her crib and go sit outside for a few minutes with a cup of coffee. Sometimes we just need to take a little break before trying to tackle the problem again.
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Hang in there! I "third" the suggestion of going outside or changing your scenery. Or a drive with the music louder than the crying? for your sake, of course...
Also, when this happened with us, it was always a really trapped burp, if I remember correctly.
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I am so sorry, I can't imagine how frustrating that is. We are visiting with my in laws, and they said that DH's older sister would do this. Someone told them to record the screaming/crying and record it back--and that the baby might stop to listen. It worked for them!! I hope you get some relief son and that LO takes a nap!
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@Honeybee: yeah we went outside
@Weagle: I would but she haaaaaates her car seat even on the best day.
@regberadaisy: not bf... Could be gas but she is burping/passing gas normally... Is even crying while eating. What a fuss pot!!!
@maybebaby: that's so funny! You'd think they would cry more. My mil told me my husband was always like this as a baby.
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@LazyLightning: what kind of formula is she on? She could be allergic to dairy OR soy?
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@LazyLightning: Awww I know the feeling. Do you have a baby carrier?
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Car ride? 6 week growth spurt was my low point...hang in there!
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@Mrsbells: a k'tan and a bjorn. She cannot stand either one.
@regberadaisy: right now, gentlease and gripe water.
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@LazyLightning: it might be worth trying a different formula w/o dairy! BC this isn't the first time you've posted about LO being extremely fussy, right?
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Been there! I don't have any suggestions because it was all about survival for us...Nothing really worked but he definitely grew out of it by 3 months. He is the happiest baby now! I feel for you momma, make sure you take breaks for yourself!
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@regberadaisy: yep. Pediatrician says to stick with this for at least 2 weeks. Yesterday was a good day; today has just been impossible
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I am sorry! At 6 weeks I wanted to go back to work as well. Holding her and walking outside won't work?
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Go out for a walk in the neighborhood. Our LO loved being outside.
Also, lay them down and walk away. If they are crying whether they are put down or held/bounced/rocked just give yourself a break.
I promise it gets better.
And I went back to work a week early from maternity leave because I was going crazy. Its ok.
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@LazyLightning: gentleease has dairy, doesn't it? I found it made my LO gassier tbh!
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@Smurfette: just tried that! It did distract her for about 5 min.
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@LazyLightning: It would usually calm down R when she was in one of her moods. Hang in there!!
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@regberadaisy: yeah - her pedi didn't want her on soy just yet I guess because this isn't constant - it's some days and not others so the pedi doesn't think gas is the problem.
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Man, I can't imagine how frustrating. Peaceful thoughts to both of you!
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@LazyLightning: I would definitely check with your ped. and just tell them what's going on. It could be something like reflux if she's crying while she's trying to eat and is having a hard time when she lays down.
Other than that, hang in there! At that point, I think I was looking forward to work more than I ever anticipated, but now they are sooo much fun and I miss them so much. Just take it one minute at a time, and if you need to step away and get yourself together, just put LO in a safe place, and take a minute for yourself! -
My husband came home early to help. I was at my wits' end! She's still fussing but more quietly. She tends to respond to him better most times so that's not surprising. (I don't know if it's because he's more comfortable with babies in general, or because he saw her after she was born, I didn't due to my sickness? Or, just because he's calm and everybody - kids, animals, etc tend to like him!)
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@LazyLightning: Can you leave the house now that your husband is home? Get some fresh air/coffee/manicure/padded cell that is sound proof and dark? That would be first on my agenda if someone else was available to spell my from a screaming baby.
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@highwire: I have a girls' night tonight actually. Gonna have me a glass of wine... or 2. I was originally going to bring her with me (it's at my friend's house), but with the 'tude she's copping, yeah, she's not going.
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@LazyLightning: I don't have any advice, but I do have sympathy....... and this:
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Ugh - my LO did the same thing right around 6 weeks. I called my husband hysterical.
I'm so sorry!
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@LazyLightning: oh good. Enjoy yourself!
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White noise? I downloaded some online thru a sleep site and did the trick at this age. I remember the relief we got.
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i think i got to week 4 before breaking down and telling my husband that i wanted to go back to work. i am really sorry--the newborn phase is not easy. for my LO, i think the issue was gas, a bit of reflux, and not being able to fall asleep. it was rough, and nothing really worked. i'm sorry that's not really comforting, but please know that you are not alone. we KNOW how awful it can feel.
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I hope you get to relax tonight! At 6 weeks, I was totally reconsidering my decision to be a SAHM. Now, at 9 weeks. it's a tiny bit better but I'm still not convinced that I can handle staying home....
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@runsyellowlites: Ha! This is awesome.
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@LazyLightning: I'm so sorry to hear! No advice, because we are going through the exact same thing right now. She just turned 6 weeks last Saturday and today has been a fussy mess. She had a complete meltdown at the midwives office when I went for my 6 week checkup. I'm attributing it to the 6 week growth spurt. Maybe our LOs will wake up bigger and happier tomorrow!!
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@Mrs. Lovejoy: if she would go to sleep maybe she will!!
I'm sorry mama! You will get through this! There are better days ahead. I promise.
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