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I love mumsnet because....

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Mercedes519 · 13/10/2006 19:16

....I was getting worried about 6 week old DS's crying and wind all evening, wondering whether he had colic or just wind and whether this was normal. I was going to post a thread but looked at other ones first.

Now, not only do I know that he is completely normal (lots of other mums suffering) but I have lots of useful tips for helping with his wind. Thanks everyone!

P.S. Also love DH because he is feeding the boy, allowing me time to go on mumsnet!

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fransmom · 13/10/2006 21:12

hi mercedes519 it is normal and there are some things that help colic, not sure if you heard them or not. infacol can help and does work for many babies or there i s something you can get from a pharmacy for about a tenner that oh bugger (excuse me!) i can't remember the name of it now or even if it's put in the milk or on the tongue!

i love mumsnet because if you've forgotten the answer to something there is always someone who will know!

MrsDoolittle · 13/10/2006 21:13

coleif

fransmom · 13/10/2006 21:20

lovely

see what i mean mercedes?

hows the lo tonight? do either of you drive? maybe that might work. sorry about x'd threads x

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2nervesleft · 13/10/2006 21:26

When DH is away as he often is and I can't get out to meet real people I never feel lonely if I have been on MN. Also I laugh like a drain reading some of the posts. Witty, bright, wise women.

fransmom · 13/10/2006 21:29

you should read the only joking section - esp the one "today i didn't do it"

2nervesleft · 13/10/2006 21:36

PMSL Fransmom. Ta.

2nervesleft · 13/10/2006 21:36

PMSL Fransmom. Ta.

3andnomore · 13/10/2006 22:14

AWWW...I SUPOOSE I COME TO LOVE IT AS YON SPEAK AS IT IS!sory capslock, didn't mean to shout

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Mercedes519 · 14/10/2006 19:40

Thanks fransmom, I have bought some infacol today as that is what they had in Sainsburys this morning. We shall try this and see if it improves him.

I am currently typing with one hand as he won't be put down but is currently quiet. Thankfully he stops at about 10pm and goes to sleep so I think it could be much worse (she said touching wood in case he doesn't tonight!).

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fransmom · 15/10/2006 20:59

how did you get on sweetie? this is a stage and it will pass. i remember thinking at the time that it was driving up the wall and round the bend, i felt like such a bad mom cos i couldn't help her stop screaming in pain the thing to remember is that even if you have to carry them 24/7, it will help them develop as deeper bond with you (even tho you may feel you are just a zombified-glorified baby carrier) they just need reassuring and it will pass
fm x

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Mercedes519 · 16/10/2006 19:24

Fransmom, it doesn't seem to have done much yet (I can hear him from here) but I know that it is cumulative rather than a miracle cure . I think it has helped during the day as he has been asleep alot but I guess the evening takes more to cure it!

My DH is really good at soothing him and spends most of his evening with him leaving me a little time for myself which is SO nice of him. And it means that it doesn't get too much for either of us. Mostly I feel sorry for him...he looks so miserable. I shall keep repeating 'its just a phase, its just a phase' and make the most of the time he is so cute and snuggly. Thank you for your support.

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glitterchick · 16/10/2006 19:50

Gotta friend with 12 week old baby. Really bad colic - brought him to an osteopath. Fantastic-total success. Might be worth a try.

fransmom · 17/10/2006 11:50

good idea. read story n a preanting mag a while ago about cranial osteopathy which worked so the o word is good idea

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Mercedes519 · 17/10/2006 19:41

Does it make a difference that I had a c-section? I got the impression that it was something to do with the birth and the fact their heads get squished that it can sort out?

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Mercedes519 · 17/10/2006 20:22

The darling boy is currently asleep in my arms (am v kindly disposed to him currently!). Look at the time.

Please may this continue and please may it not mean he doesn't sleep tonight....

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fransmom · 18/10/2006 20:16

cranial osteopathy would sort that out, i think osteopathy is slightly different and can help with wide range of problems. hows things over weekend? fm x

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Mercedes519 · 20/10/2006 21:46

fransmom, things have improved so much this week, he is sleeping more in the evening and when he is awake he isn't so distressed. Its make so much difference, even if he won't go down at least i can hear the TV!

Now all I have to do is wait for him to outgrow the projectile vomiting he has discovered this week...they never let you get the hang of it do they, they always find something new...

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fransmom · 20/10/2006 21:48

tee hee they don't. dd learned to show her displeasure at me putting her in the pushchair when she wanted to walk by arching her back and bending her legs so she kind of slipped out of the pushchair! i'm w wohm so it was kind of exasperating right when we needed to leave the house

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Mercedes519 · 20/10/2006 21:55

So much joy to come...Still there are good bits. What I need know is for him to start smiling, hes late because he was 3 weeks early so it should be any day now

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fransmom · 20/10/2006 22:05

dd been very cuddly today was in her bed for a cuddle earlier then got out, put the blanket over her, signed that i love her and she had a beautiful smile that i can't describe. she isn't deaf but i am trying to teach her bits of sign language so that she can communicate bit more, she saidbye bye and waved and has been asleep ever since shhhhhhhhhhh! don't tempt fate! that is 2hours now and she usually wakes after an hour. bless her x

how's your ds now?

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Mercedes519 · 20/10/2006 22:47

He has just gone down after his feed. Normally he sleeps through till 2am now (fingers crossed/touch wood etc.). We went to baby sign last week, he is a little young for it but it means I can start using it so it becomes second nature. It would seem to make sense as it means they can communicate so much more easily.

Am off to make hot chocolate with milky bars with dh before turning it until 2am...and then 6am if I'm lucky.

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Mercedes519 · 21/10/2006 12:13

Why don't I learn? Smugness comes before a fall. He woke up after 1.5 hours, then 3 and then 4. DH did the 7am feed bless him but even so...wasn't feel well disposed to ds at 12.30 this morning!

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fransmom · 23/10/2006 20:26

hi m519 how was your weekend?

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Mercedes519 · 23/10/2006 22:05

Hi fransmom, he is still feeding 3 hourly so 'tiring' would be an appropriate word. But I am learning that you can cope with anything if you have to and you can't take anything for granted with babies, as soon as you think you got something nailed they go and change it again.

Can I swap for your dd even for a little bit? I could do with some interaction other than regurgitating his dinner down my front...

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fransmom · 26/10/2006 21:37

'fraid not tho i sure your ds is lovely dd not long got kissy and cuddly again and don't want to miss second. it does get (slightly) easier x

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