Oh Kim ..hugeee hugs to you!. First of all there is so much more to being a mum then breastfeeding.

Your story sounds seriously like a mirror image of mine!. I also did not BF , had issues with the nurses and left the hospital with Kaitlyn on formula. I do wish I could have breastfed but it was not meant to be for Kaitlyn and I . And believe me she seems no worst off for it!.

Kaitlyn was also very very unsettled for the first few months....would never sleep more then 45mins during the day and to get her to sleep was such a HUGE job.I would be soooo stressed out sometimes when DH got home and he would take her and walla happy baby!. But I dont think it is because they are sick of us ..just that we may be a little stressed after the days events and daddy is nice and fresh!. I say take advantage and let Daddy do the settling when he is home ...nice break for you!.

If you enjoy walking go for walks as the motion will settle your DD and really helps you feel better. I used to walk HEAPPPPPPSSSSSSSSS...just to see the outside world!.

try and persist with mothers group..maybe you need a different group if you found it uncomfortable. I found it to be such a saviour for me especially the first few months as it gave me a reason to get up and get out ..have a coffee and talk to other mums in the same situation as me. Just remember we are all different as people and as mums ..you are the best mum your DD could ask for so always remember that. Try not to compare yourselve to the other mums( I am guilty of doing this to ).



I know you have probably been told this but the truely do seem to settle down around the 3-4months. Now this may seem like a lifetime away for you (did for me) but it comes around quickly.