help me... I'm losing my mind...

[GoldenPenguin]

I'm not a lone parent technically but my partner id in the military and is away. We have a 6 week old and hes fine. Gained 4lbs since birth through breastfeeding.

The problem is he won't settle for me and i end up breastfeeding for hours just to stop the endless crying. This morning i was cycling between breastfeeding/crying/nappy changes for nearly 4 hours. What am i doing wrong? I drove to see my mother today as i havent left the house for days and she got him settled and sleeping instantly. :-( my confidence is shot to pieces and it must be me? I feel like I'm going mad.

growth spurt. it will be over in a day or two. just about the time you are on the point of collapse, the plot has wandered off with your marbles and you are so far round the bend you meet yourself coming the other way.

get in some snacks, bottled water, and tv. it will all get better in a coule of days.

Yep it's a development week, there should be another around 11 weeks I think (my friends swear by the book Wonder Weeks that is pretty accurate).

Get your self settled somewhere with everything you need to hand and either feed lying down or doze, watch a box set or read, getting rest will help you feel better.

It is a phase and it will pass.

As for your mum settling you DC she doesn't smell like milk so babies often settle better (or she just might have been there at the right time).

Don't forget to keep visiting the health visitor on a regular basis the first year of your child's life as they are invaluable for support and advice. In fact they are really handy for at least the first 3 years of your child's life depending on the circumstances i.e. regular weigh-ins and feeding/sleeping support.