Big hugs hunny, these first few weeks can be very trying. She will feed less as the weeks go on but right now she needs the comfort as the whole world is scary and you are her safe place. She is also building up your supply so she can grow big and strong. You are doing a wonderful job, well done.
That said a clingy baby at any age can drive a woman close to the edge (I say with experience) so some things that worked for me were:
I didn't co-sleep either, apart from when the baby woke at 5am and it was the only way to get him back to sleep. This way I got most of the night to myself.
a musical swing - gave me a few minutes to have some food
a hot water bottle in the cot before I laid him down (removed of course when he went to bed)
handing the baby to my OH whilst I went for a walk/shower/bath or whatever just to have a few minutes to myself.
In 4 weeks time you will be amazed by how different your baby is and how she acts, but in the meantime don't be afraid to ask for help if you need to get away for even an hour or two. With a clear head you will be so much more prepared to cope.
Well, last night went kind of ok. DD2 slept for the first half of the night (and the majority in the capsule out of the car - but hey - she slept!) but was then awake fully or sleeping but VERY VERY unsettled between about 2 and 8am. In that time DD1 was up at least times.
I've got some infacol today so will be trying that out. Shes had a total of about an hours fully settled sleep all day. The rest of the day she has wriggled, screamed, gagged, cryed, whinged. Her little face looks like she is in so much pain but I can't make it better for her. I have been trying different ways of feeding to see if it helps, time in the vibrating bouncer, and lots of time cuddling her upright. Still persisiting with the dummy too. Also warm bathes and showers with me or DH to try and help ease any pain.
I know her screaming is driving me nuts and I can only imagine how everyone else is coping with it. Everytime she starts DH keeps telling me she wants more food. His doing my head in with it too cause he brings her to me for food everytime she starts screaming again. Trying to explain to him is like i'm talking to a brick wall atm. I get so frustrated with him.
Lets see what tonight brings. Think i'm going to have to rope in some friends to help me pack because it's just not going to happen atm I feel.
Well, last night went kind of ok. DD2 slept for the first half of the night (and the majority in the capsule out of the car - but hey - she slept!) but was then awake fully or sleeping but VERY VERY unsettled between about 2 and 8am. In that time DD1 was up at least times.
I've got some infacol today so will be trying that out. Shes had a total of about an hours fully settled sleep all day. The rest of the day she has wriggled, screamed, gagged, cryed, whinged. Her little face looks like she is in so much pain but I can't make it better for her. I have been trying different ways of feeding to see if it helps, time in the vibrating bouncer, and lots of time cuddling her upright. Still persisiting with the dummy too. Also warm bathes and showers with me or DH to try and help ease any pain.
I know her screaming is driving me nuts and I can only imagine how everyone else is coping with it. Everytime she starts DH keeps telling me she wants more food. His doing my head in with it too cause he brings her to me for food everytime she starts screaming again. Trying to explain to him is like i'm talking to a brick wall atm. I get so frustrated with him.
Lets see what tonight brings. Think i'm going to have to rope in some friends to help me pack because it's just not going to happen atm I feel.
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