Firstly, sorry for the stream of consciousness that follows. I have a very short window before putting dinner on. I'll be back to check on thread later this evening.
For 5 whole months, almost everything I do has been accompanied by the raucous high pitched screaming of a hysterical baby. If someone is around to hold her/give her undivided attention then she is lovely, if not then she turns into the baby from hell.
Today I ended up getting my DS's and my lunch, eating my lunch whilst chopping and cooking some vegetables, all while breastfeeding DD in the wrap. She was carried around all morning, slept quite happily etc. etc.. The second she was put down so I could get some washing out of the machine and hang it up she started screaming. And screaming. And screaming. She will not stop until picked up again. Being in the same room isn't enough, and it's exhausting.
I am having to carry her/cuddle her all day and I am currently co-sleeping with her at night. She is waking to feed 3 or 4 times in the night. I need suggestions please. How can I get her out of this need for constant physical contact 24/7? I cannot cope with this any more. My DS is witnessing his mum turning into a shouting, crying nervous wreck.
To top it off I am currently away from home staying with my parents, without DH. My parents are doing what they can but the nights are down to me and I am totally totally exhausted. I don't know how we have got to where we are and I don't know what to do. 