advice needed / update on me

mary5198 · December 2008

DS has always been an awesome sleeper (10-11 hours per night since about one month), but for the last week, he screams every time we put him in his crib. He's cranky and fussy all night long and will only sleep if he's held. I called the doc today and she said he's probably not getting enough to eat. I'm kind of surprised at this - he's getting oatmeal in the morning, veggies at night and about 28-32 oz. of formula a day. I don't want to stuff him just for the sake of getting him to sleep, you know? WDYT?

Also, I haven't been around much lately at all, even to lurk. My dad passed away on Christmas Eve after a two month illness and I'm having a VERY difficult time right now. The funeral is Monday - any thoughts / prayers are appreciated.

iowandfw · December 2008

I do not have any advice. I just want to pass along my condolences.

katydid2007 · December 2008

Oh, no... I'm so very sorry to hear about your father and I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

My baby has regressed a bit with sleeping too. I think if getting babies to sleep was as easy as giving them more food, we'd all be getting a lot more sleep, but it probably wouldn't hurt to try. Could be a stage, a growth spurt, or maybe teething. Maybe the veggies at night are giving him gas -- have you tried Mylicon?

Hang in there. I can only imagine how difficult things must be for you now.