I hope things get better for you soon. I know too well what you are going through. We also had a screaming baby for about 6 weeks and didn't know why. Is your bub putting on weight ok? It wasn't until we realised that DS wasn't putting on weight properly that we realised our problem was the milk. I hired a private lactation consultant and was told that we were doing everything fine. DS fed for an hour at a time but screamed the entire time in between. I still don't really know why he couldn't get the milk but after trying everything we started giving him forumula (against all recommendations not to)
He eventually started putting on weight and once he caught up he turned into the perfect baby. The poor little guy had been starving and we didn't realise. I was also told to give him tiny amounts of formula and he would scream for more. It seemed that for awhile he needed more than what was recommended and eventually he cut back to what they had told me (After he put on a heap of weight).
I'm not sure this is the same problem you are having but I figured it couldn't hurt to mention it. I learnt a lot from the experience too. I think sometimes you need to trust your gut instinct rather than some of the advice you are given. You are the one that is with bub 24x7 and there is so much different advice out there and each bub is different.
I hope with all the differernt advice you are able to find something that works for you. It really is a much more enjoyable experience once bub, Mum and Dad are getting some sleep.
Kai is 6 weeks on Thursday,and he has become very restless.During the day,he doesnt seep half as much,and I though newborns did nothing but sleep lol.My other 2 did.He has a feed and after 3 ounces starts to fall asleep,and I have trouble getting him to drink the rest.So then I settle him down for a sleep and after 10 minutes he wakes.Obviously after an hour the milk should be thrown.So he wants more and I am having to get a fresh bottle for the sake of 2 more ounces.Most of the time though he wants feeds every 2 hours and its a nightmare.Im sure they usually have a sleep 3 to 4 hours inbetween.Luckily by 11pm after his last feed before we all go too bed he settles in his moses basket and I sometimes get 3 to 4 hours sleep inbetween feeds.Lastnight was the best..Fed him at 12am and he woke at 5.30am and then again at 8am with my 3 year old daughter.I recommend giving them a bath and then milk,it settles them right down.
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