I just wanted to offer you a .

You are not useless. You're just finding your way and learning about your DD. Some babies can self settle, others need a little bit more encouragement .

Your DD is so lucky to have a caring mummy who comforts her when she cries! You are doing and trying all the right things, its just finding the combination that works with your DD is the trick. Hang in there - it will get easier hun.

The only advice you may want to try is if DD seems to settle a bit better in an upright position try rolling a towel and putting it under the bassinette mattress at the head end - that worked well with DD.