Thanks so much ladies for your replies Ill definately take alot of that on board. I can see things getting better with her slowly, I just think she is a bit of a challenge and hopefully by approaching this gently we will build a close loving relationship. I have the wonder weeks book on order too so am eager to see what that says too.
She does love the mobile over her changetable but cant leave her on there in case she falls off so I might get her another for the cot although I usually take her to snuggle with me if she is really distressed as cuddles in bed are her favourite thing. We coslept for a while but I found we both sleep better apart especially as she is on her tummy.
Just an update as I always wonder how these things turn out....
V has all of a sudden started sleeping from 10ish through the night for about 6,7 or even 8 hours. Nothing changed from my end but she is now not screaming at me for hours before she sleeps..Just some babbling and some lovely smiles. This coincides with the 2 weeks being up where the paed said would make a diff with the reflux meds.
I now feel like she and I can build a lovely relationship and begin enjoying each other. Its like someone has swapped my baby with a very agreeable one...Im so relieved.
I have put a nice floaty mobile above the bed for her which she loves. Dont think it made a diff but hey...
Hey Natty, I only just saw this thread!! Was going to post that 12 weeks is a wonder week and also that the 'arsenic' hour is so so very common at her age. You sound like you did a wonderful job and I'm really pleased it was all over (relatively) quickly and you can enjoy her in the evenings again.
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I'm so glad!!
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