Oh hun Your dd2 sounds exactly like my ds1 was with all the screaming. The only time he was happy was if he was sucking (boob, bottle, anything really!) It turned out he had silent reflux and the screaming was from the milk buring up and down his oesophagus everytime I tried to lay him down. The only time he was 'happy' was if he was bolt upright on my chest. I had to sit with a dead straight back and hold him upright. That way there was less chance of the milk burning and his tummy was warm against my body. Does any of this sound like what your dd2 is doing? Might be worth a trip to the gp or paed to have a chat. We ended up on medication and did all the standard things to help reflux.

Sorry if I've gone off on a reflux tangent there, I can feel your pain with the amount of screaming and lack of sleep. Hang in there hun.

Dd1 will be fine, throw some old sheets over your dining chairs, put some cushions underneath and she can have a cubby house to play in! Should keep her entertained for a little while! Maybe a special morning tea in there for her and her teddies???