I just want some sleep!!!

[Mia'sMummy]

I remember this time too

It's tough... But it really does get better...

If you think there could be something wrong take her to the
baby clinic just for a check up.

Are you feeling any better today?

[~Trish~]

It's tough isn't it? Like the other lovely ladies have said, it DOES get better. (Not that it helps you right now to know that!).

My DS was very unsettled early on with wind pain. He would pull his legs up and go bright red in the face while he cried. Our MCHN suggested giving him Infacol before every feed (the box says to use from one month old, but she said you can use it from 3 days old) and it made a huge difference. She said it can take up to 24 hours to work, but we found it worked straight away. Some other products that help with wind/colic are Brauer Colic Relief (you can used that straight away) and Infants Friend.

Some other things you can try are giving her a nice relaxing bath and afterwards rub her tummy in a clockwise motion. If you think it's wind pain you can also rotate her legs in a bicycle motion. Also, after you have fed her keep her upright for a little while before laying her down.

I think when they're so little their tiny systems are still working out how to process milk so it can really upset them.

Just know that this phase will be over really soon and you will start enjoying your little girl again .

[mihnister]

DS had lots of colic, it was distressing for all of us but he grew out of it at 3 months, and got better at 6-8 weeks.

some stuff I did that helped:
fed him whenever he wanted, including for comfort
bicycle his legs
massage his feet (seemed to distract him)
battery operated baby swing - total lifesaver
co-slept some nights for a rest
burping after each feed
CD of womb-noises for sleeps

it might help with your sleep deprivation if you express a feed, then in the evening right after he goes for a sleep, take a nap and let your partner or a helper do the next feed. a way to get a few unbroken hours. makes the world of difference.

[LMS]

I agree, the swing is a lifesaver, as is white noise..... anything that makes bub feel like they are back in the womb - it makes them settled..they were there for nine months so it makes sence!!!

[BhoysGirl]

One of the things that I tried when I was desperate for sleep, but DS would only be quiet if he was B/F was to lie in bed on my side with DS next to me, his head supported by my arm & suckling this way (sorry if this doesn't make sense). That way he could drink himself to sleep & I'd get to have a rest too. It can take a little co-ordination to get used to, but once it's working it was bliss.

Hopefully though, you're a few days on from when you posted, so maybe she's settled a little bit. It does all pass though, or at least change as they get older. I know that in Vic & NSW there's a 24 hour MCHN line, which I've found to be an absolute godsend (although used for reasons of illness, rather than crying), but maybe one of the other Perth girls knows a number? They could be a good group to call when it really becomes too much, they will probably have a good knowledge of support services for you. Or even just a calm voice to talk to when it's 3am & you're desperate.

Good luck, really hope that things have improved for you.

[Sharon19270]

grubi I hear you on the wanting to throw bubs out, I felt like that this afternoon before DH got home and as soon as he walked in the door I burst into tears, thankfully though he was able to settle him, but I honestly felt like throwing him out the window. to you hun.