Is hard. It's hard on me, it's hard on Steve, it's hard on our relationship, it's hard on Arianna and it's hard on Cam.
I constantly wonder if there is something I should or shouldn't be doing. Should I change her formula? Maybe the soy is making things worse. Maybe it's not reflux and we're giving her Zantac for the hell of it. Should we keep her swaddled even though she hates it and tries to bust out her arms? Should we put her in her carseat (aka bed) and just let her cry?
She screams and screams and screams from 8pm to 12am, 11pm on a good night. She sometimes screams like she's in pain but we cannot see anything poking or pinching her. What should we do? let her scream? Continue to bounce, shhhhh in her ear, or let Steve walk for miles around the house trying to settle her down? There never seems to be a magic answer. I so wish there was a magic pill or potion we could give her.
As I write this she is downstairs with Steve, screaming. 3 hours and 15 minutes to go before she falls asleep. People say "oh she'll grow out of it." Well, that day cannot come fast enough. This started when she was 11 days old. She's now 8 1/2w and it's just as bad as it was then.
When she has a good day we think "maybe this is it" then 8pm comes and all hell breaks loose. People think we're kidding when we say she has colic. Nope, why would we kid about something like that? I am envious of others whose babies sleep and don't scream and scream.
God give us strength.
7 months ago
5 comments:
Oh man, I feel your pain Sue. I know how hard it is! I'm crossing my fingers it doesn't last too long. I can totally relate to the constant questioning though. We were the same way. :(
I can relate too. Landon was so colicky from 11pm until 3am until he was about 10-11 weeks old. Hang in there!!! You shouldn't have too much longer!
Oh no! I'm so sorry you are having to deal with this! I wish there was something I could do! HUGS!
Susan I wish I had the magic pill for you! I am here to do whatever I can,you just have to let me know.I LOVE YOU, MOM
Sue..we went through the same thing with Noah.. and was also giving him zantac for months not know if I should have been! I bought a miracle blanket which he loved.... he actually smiled when I put him in it! Although I felt like I was putting my child in a straight jacket. Took me months to figure out if I put him in the snugli and vaccumed.. he was calm. I hope you find something that works! She is adorable though.... (Mrsstud)
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