I've come to realize...

[pinkmac85]

that I don't have a happy baby
The only time shes happy/content is when she is sleeping, and lately that seems to be never!! When shes awake shes either crying or moving around in discomfort..I must be doing something wrong

 

[Serene123]

She's only little! Give her time x

 

[pinkmac85]

it;s just so hard to see her like this! when shes not sleeping shes just screaming! she was sooo good for the first week but as time goes on she doesnt want to sleep during the day or night and she just screams and screams..ive changed her diaper, fed her, burped her and been cuddling for almost 2 hours..I just feel like I have no idea what Im doing!

 

[ryder]

Do you have a cradle swing?? I found that helped with the grouchy days... or bouncing on my yoga ball while holding her. Laying them across your lap belly down is good too.

Its hard for young babies, they get colicky and its normal. You just have to try and tell yourself it will end soon and she will be happy.

 

[BlackBerry25]

You are a great mom!! You are asking questions and trying to get help. It is hard with babies because you have no idea what is wrong with them. Also you are running on little sleep and big hormonal changes, so it makes you feel like a poo mom. Have you tried switching formulas? I switched to Gentle Ease and Dr Browns bottles and it really helped us! (I know it did not help others but it really did help here)
We all were in that stage of confusion (I STILL AM!! )

 

[ryder]

Are her poo's still hard hun?

 

[baby D]

mine too - though she does have good days so it is getting better xx

 

[sam#3]

I agree with Ryder about laying them belly down on your lap, i spent hours when Harry was smaller with him like that, especially in the evening which is his grumpy time.

It does feel like you cant do anything to help them at times but it will pass and wont last long hun.
You're doing great x

 

[Vickie]

You are NOT a bad mother. That first little bit is so so hard. Hannah was cranky quite a lot early on and I spent the large majority of my days holding her. It does get better though

 

[pinkmac85]

Are her poo's still hard hun?

No they are runny! She went last night and this morning and there was LOTS lol

We are going to be switching her formula tonight to see if that helps with the fussyness

 

[brownhairedmom]

What are you switching it to? I think you should go to lactose free, its for common tummy problems.

Are you really stressed out? Babies can sense. The babies I know who have really stressed out parents cry more, the ones who take things as they come are really happy, laid back babies. Renah's getting bad now because of her teeth but normally she's really pleasant - I'm super laid back and rarely let her know I'm stressed. My best friend is soooo wound up and gets frustrated when her baby cries and she just keeps on screaming and screaming.

 

[pinkmac85]

What are you switching it to? I think you should go to lactose free, its for common tummy problems.

Are you really stressed out? Babies can sense. The babies I know who have really stressed out parents cry more, the ones who take things as they come are really happy, laid back babies. Renah's getting bad now because of her teeth but normally she's really pleasant - I'm super laid back and rarely let her know I'm stressed. My best friend is soooo wound up and gets frustrated when her baby cries and she just keeps on screaming and screaming.

I'm not really sure what to switch too, the home nurse that was here today had called up to maternity and they said to switch to enfilac..there are sooo many types of formula that I have no idea what to even look for!
As for being stressed out lately I have been but I think its due to lack of sleep. I try to just relax and take it hour by hour but it's so hard when I'm getting 2 hours of sleep a night and none during the day because she refuses to sleep even during the day. I guess the only upside is that it can't get any worse can only get better from here

 

[shampain]

firstly you're not a bad mum, if you was a bad mum you wouldnt care if she was happy or not. Patrick is like this sometimes, i would change formulas, i made the mistake of putting Patrick on hungry baby formula...... worst 2weeks of my life lol.... it gets easier hun...roll on the days when they can tell us what is wrong

 

[Ema]

XxX

 

[MoonMuffin]

She's still very young, she's most likely just having a very tough time adjusting to the big world. Have you tried swaddling? I found it very helpful in getting Kathryn to calm down and helped her sleep better. The first couple months are tough, but once that first smile hits, it's all uphill from there, try to just push though it