Colic?

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I don't know if this is true colic or not, but Lila cries nonstop unless she is sleeping or being held.  I had issues with Charlotte being very attached and not wanting to be put down, but she didn't scream like this.  She gets herself into such a fuss at times that she won't even nurse.  I will offer and she just won't latch on and continues to scream.  It's to the point that I really can't take care of anything but her, and even had to have my mom watch Ava and Charlotte yesterday.  I can't do anything, my house is a trainwreck and while I know she is more important, I do need to take care of my other children but I literally do not have time to do anything but take care of Lila and it's gotten to the point that I've had to just let her scream long enough to do the bare minimum for them (change a diaper, make a pb&j, etc.).  I am constantly holding her, wearing her in the Moby, etc. and just can't put her down.  I don't think it's any other issue (illness, gas, hunger, etc.) because she was babysat for the first time the other night and she was a happy camper the entire time--could have been a fluke, but if she didn't feel well or something she'd continue to scream but she didn't, so she is only doing this with me (which is 99% of the time).  I don't know what to do. 

tpo1118

Ugh, oh no. Honesty I would say if she is still crying when you hold her, that is colic...however it sounds like she has something going on that is making her upset. I"m sorry, I don't have any ideas, but I am sure you'll figure her out. You are an amazing mom!

l.m.k.

Sounds like colic to me. Run, don't walk, to Target and get the Happiest Baby on the Block DVD. Maybe it can offer some suggestions you haven't yet thought of. Good luck. I think you're making a great choice by getting some help with the other girls. You're right - your house isn't important - but your sanity is.

MelissaMc22

Oh girl, I went through 7-8 months of colic with Sawyer. I know exactly how you are feeling. He was absolutely miserable 99% of the day. It wasn't the standard "3 hour window" that you read about in colic, ours went on all day everyday- day after day.

I kept thinking there just HAD to be some reason for him to be so upset. He seemed so angry, his little face would wither up and he would just scream. We took him to several doctors, tried dairy free, 3 different prescriptions for reflux that he didn't have, etc. I did everything I could and the only thing that ever worked for him was time.

I totally agree about HBOTB, just reading that eased my anxiety and I felt less alone and to blame. Def read it. The DVD is geat too. White noise helped us a little as well.

 If you really suspect colic, talk to your Dr. They may have some more tips to try.

No matter what it is, hang in there! I know it seems to overwhelming right now, but I hardly ever think about Sawyers colic anymore. He grew into such a lively happy boy that it seemed like ages ago. This too shall pass!

Hugs to you, Super Mama!

 

Good luck!!

 

megntom07

I could have written your post word for word, Kessler! I feel for you on so many levels! Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't you suspect colic or reflux a few weeks ago? I may be thinking of someone else. If it was you then I can go more into detail on what we've done for L. He is by no means happy go lucky all of the time, but he is definitely a different baby than we had just a few short weeks ago.