Having such a hard time :(

Re: Having such a hard time :(

• workmm01 member

  September 2014

  I'm sorry you you are going through a tough time. Will he sleep or at least be content in a carrier/wrap? I'm still getting use to it and DS cries putting him in it, but then he normally will sleep for about an hour before he has had enough. Hang in there! You're a good mom! Hope you have some relief soon.

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• Klaundry member

  September 2014 edited September 2014

  Has the Dr suggested trying a formula for reflux?  We were having problems with our LO being fussy, gassy and crying a lot while fighting his bottle yet looking for food if you took it away and they had us switch to Enfamil Gentlease and he has been fantastic since.

  
  

  If you are concerned about PPD you should talk to your OB or Midwife and go over how you are feeling.  I deal with depression and anxiety anyways and they were watching me closely but I still called when I noticed I was getting much worse.  They've increased my medication and i've been on it for about 3 weeks now and notice a huge difference.  If it is PPD just know many women experience it and it is normal when we have all these crazy hormones doing ridiculous things to our bodies.

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• Ktorrisi member

  September 2014

  Thanks ladies. It's just so hard sometimes. I'm alone with lo all day until 6:30... And he's up and fussy from 6am until maybe about 4 or 5... Then he finally naps, sometimes. Today it wasn't until almost 7 when he finally conked out (and is still sleeping). It's just hard going all those hours with only a few 10-20 min breaks here and there. I just hope it gets better soon . I'm using Similac Sensitive and he is on medicine for reflux... But none of that seems to help. Maybe it's not even reflux. Who knows? I have talked to my dr about the ppd, and I've been on Zoloft for 2 weeks now but I don't notice any difference in how I feel. I just need a break, that's all. It's been 7 weeks straight, all day, every day... I don't have much help except for dh when he gets home from work...Thanks for the support though it's nice to know I'm not alone

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• KittyMisha member

  September 2014

  Stick with the reflux medicine for a bit before discounting it. My first LO was a constantly crying never sleeping mess, and reflux medicine worked wonders for us, but not necessarily instantly.

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• rstarrlemaitre member

  September 2014

  No advice, just sending creepy internet hugs {{hug}}  Hang in there!
  

  
  

  
  

     
  

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• belle785 member

  September 2014

  Keep trying reflux meds for sure. Do you have any family member or friend to watch LO during the week do you can get out? Otherwise, I'd hand LO off to DH for a few hours on the weekend and catch some alone time.

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• [Deleted User] member

  September 2014

  It stinks that your LO is having such a rough time. Hang in there! You can do this, mama! We've been having issues with formula too and have been through a few kinds already. I know the frustration you feel that one isn't working. We were told that food changes take a week or week and a half to show a change, so give the medicine a little more time and hopefully it'll work out. Also, remember, crying won't hurt a baby and if you are about to lose your mind, it's ok to put him down somewhere safe and take a minute to collect yourself. He can fuss for 5 minutes while you regather yourself to tackle things until the next time you need a breather. That is safer and better for you both than having you feel so discouraged.

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• daisymama member

  September 2014

  So sorry you don't have much help I know how much breaks are needed. Maybe you can agree with DH that one or two evenings a week you can leave for an hour or so, even if you just drive and get a coffee and sit in the car. Just to get away for a little bit and breathe. You're doing great--hang in there!

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• SoSayWeAll member

  September 2014

  If you haven't yet, you might want to try the swaddle with all 5 S's( happiest baby on the block) Sometimes they seem to hate the swaddle at first but if you do the other things they may calm down.

  

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• SherryBaby2014 member

  September 2014

  I second the get out of the house/away for and hour while DH watches baby. It seems short but helps so much. Even of your just walking the aisles of the grocery store.
  
  We've had huge changes on reflux meds and probiotics so I'm hoping it might be the key for you too.

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• kraft333 member

  September 2014

  More creepy internet hugs! You're doing great in a difficult situation that WILL improve. Please take care of yourself, that's important for everyone's wellness!

  
  

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