Meg and Ben,
I notice you are in Perth? you can call Ngala and they are a big big help. We had serious isssues with Caden at 6 weeks and I phoned them constantly. In the end we took him there for a day stay and it was the best thing we ever did. He was 11 weeks by then and it made the world of difference. They are so gentle and serene, and really know their stuff. Plus you can see a social worker and get it all out.

I know how hard it can be, it was perhaps the hardest thing I have done in my life. It breaks your heart over and over again and you are so tired and desperate.

You might wonder, as I did, what they can do to help, but they listen to the bub, look at their body language and translate it for you. They teach you the difference in cries, and with all their experience they will be able to tell if it is a pain cry or other.

Going to your GP is great too, but they are doctors and are quick to prescribe medicine - ours did, Caden was diagnosed with reflux, but the tablets didn't work so I took him off them. Funny, after Ngala, his "reflux" disappeared. Doctors are not privvy to those terrible moments when the baby is screaming, so a more lengthy visit with a child specialist is better.

I also recommend a paediatric chiro as someone else said. There is one near Fremantle on Canning Highway that I use for Caden. That also seems to help him sleep better during the day. PM me if you want the name.

Lastly, it DOES get better. By 12 weeks things will have improved so much. You are doing a FANTASTIC job as parents, otherwise you wouldn't have tried everything and anything to help this poor little soul. I am in Fremantle also, so again, PM me if you need someone to chat to or give you some moral support.

*hugs*