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7 week old crying so much :(

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MamaMaiasaura · 11/12/2011 10:11

I know babies cry and this is my third, but she cries so much in daytime. Its to the point I can't do anything with my older children and I feel useless. She's fed, warm, clean, winded not poorly, but she cries very easily. I love her and I know babies cry for a reason and I want her happy and content. Both boys didn't seem to cry much at all but dd spends alot of day crying. She makes this sound like a motorbike starting up and I feel on edge as soon as that starts. She fights sleep all day and when she does finally sleep ds1 or 2 wakes her. It's only morning and I all ready feel on edge as its already started. She sleeps well at night from 10/11 till 5/6 for past week almost. Sorry for ramble, just finding it hard

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RitaMorgan · 11/12/2011 10:16

Does she need to be held a lot? Maybe a sling would help keep her calm - and a dummy? Google Harvey Karp for some other good techniques.

TeddyMcardle · 11/12/2011 10:26

I'd echo getting a sling, wearing her as you get on with your day, it really calms them. Ds had awful colic and even when wearing him didn't help with the crying it helped with the feeling of uselessness on my part, I totally get that feeling.
I also found fresh air calmed him, going for short walks in the sling or pushchair, looking at trees was a favorite :)

Have you tried Infacol just in case?

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MamaMaiasaura · 11/12/2011 10:38

I've got a closer sling tho can only use upright position as she's big girl was 12lb7 last Monday so prob 13lb now. Bless her she is asleep on me now. She does wake if I put her down and needs me close. My ds2 is almost 4 and needs me too and finding it hard to share ALL the time. Nope she's awake again.

Not tried infacol as she sleeps so well at night and she doesn't seen colicky, doesn't draw legs up etc

I cant wait till she's a more settled baby

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TeddyMcardle · 11/12/2011 10:43

A wrap sling or a ring sling are good for different positions and worn properly are comfortable.
If you aren't trying to breastfeed whilst wearing her then on your back is also much easier as they get heavier, I've got an Ergo and still wear ds (a strapping 19 month old ) when out and about sometimes.

Also the old mantra of This Too Shall Pass is invaluable!

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MamaMaiasaura · 11/12/2011 10:47

I've read up on ergo and thinking of getting one as doesn't seem
Like closer will fit for long. Ring slings seem far too complex for my muddled brain

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JiltedJohnsJulie · 11/12/2011 13:28

Awen can you put DD in the sling and then play with DS2? Would that help you feel like you were spending more time with him? A slingmeet might help you choose a new sling and get your head around using a different style.

Some great advice on here already though, really with I'd known about Dr Karp when I had DC1 who was a crier too.

This website might help .

Loopymumsy · 11/12/2011 18:54

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MamaMaiasaura · 11/12/2011 19:48

Sling today did not work so ended up in her bouncy chair while we had lunch. Actually managed to settle her in bed around 2/3 and she slept till 6! Even slurpy through the boys playing monsters. Amazing how better it feels without the seemingly nonstop crying. Briefly thought a 4th might be nice lol

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JiltedJohnsJulie · 11/12/2011 20:14

Glad you've had a break from it this afternoon Awen.

lesley33 · 12/12/2011 04:58

I have 4 and one - the third - cried almost non stop for weeks. I found that putting him outdoors in his pram seemed to calm him down and helped him sleep - although I'm not sure why.

Jnice · 12/12/2011 05:08

I don't have any advice but wanted to say I feel your pain. My 3rd is also 7 weeks old and way more of a cryer than the other 2. He hates the car and the swing I bought him. If I swaddle him, then nurse him sometimes he will fall asleep during the day and stay that way for a bit.

I do have the ergo with infant insert which does settle him, but he overheats and his fontanelle sinks which worries me

Good luck, I'm sure better days are round the corner for both of us

corinthian · 12/12/2011 14:38

Crying peaks at about six weeks so things should move in the right direction from now on (even if it is always two steps forward, one steps back).

I think if you have done due diligence and ruled out physical causes of pain, illness and e.g. checked out things like silent reflux and food intolerances, then your role is to be there for them and cuddle them etc. when they cry rather than to worry. Babies tend to pick up on our emotions too, so if you can try to at least fake not being stressed about it, then you may find the crying subsides a bit.

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