LO is two weeks old. He's my first and I'm terrified I'm doing everything wrong. Can you wonderful MNers help?
He seemed really calm and placid when we first bought him home: took to breastfeeding straight away; happy to be held by nana, grandad and other visitors; loved cuddles with mum and dad... basically just adorable!
Over the last few days he's got really grumpy. He literally SCREAMED for about two hours before he'd sleep last night, and has SCREAMED for two two-hour periods today. Nothing seems to calm him (fed, winded, clean nappy, warm enough, cuddles, rocking...) and it makes me feel dreadful.
He also only sleeps if rocked or fed to sleep & all the books / health visitor / well-meaning friends seem to think this is A Bad Idea.
At night he is waking at least every two hours and won't settle until he's been fed (sometimes for 20 mins or so, but sometimes just for 5 minutes - more of a 'comfort' than a 'feed')
So, what am I doing wrong? How can i stop the screaming? How can I get him out of the habit of falling asleep at the breast or needing to be rocked? Do I need to cut down the night feeds? (If so, how? I just can't bear to hear him scream any more)
Thank you.
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Help! I feel like such a crap mum
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