Hi, I'm new here, and new to the world of parenting. I'm also a Dad, so hopefully its not illegal to post on this site!
I've been reading what feels like the entire internet, including posts here trying to get an answer, and as I've failed I thought it was time to post....
I'm the full time carer for my DD, and up to 3 weeks this was all great. Then either Colic or Reflux struck (GP & HV still undecided) and things changed somewhat. Struggling with the usual issues and trying every known remedy under the sun, however one thing concerns me more. My DD will not sleep during the day, whether in moses, in bed with me or in a car seat. I don't have a pram, but do have a wrap and as long as I'm walking she'll close her eyes, though not sure how much of a sleep she's in. As soon as I stop walking, she'll wriggle and cry. I've been doing 3 x 2 hour carrying sessions per day but I'm starting to break down under it as I can't leave her and get rest.
I know this may all sound petty and that a lot of people have it worse (I've been reading some other posts which makes me feel very guilty posting this) but I'm struggling with it all at the minute. Especially on the wintry rainy days when I can't go out, and this means DD doesn't get any sleep (not enough run ways in the house for her to nod off!).
I'm also worried she may have some developmental damage from this lack of napping, but not sure what I can do. The HV says its odd and that all babies are different. I'm sure not many babies are this wired though!
Any help or advice would be very much appreciated. & apologies for the ramble, sleeplessness is not my friend....
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6 week old baby will not nap during the day
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andy2 · 08/01/2011 19:27
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