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15 week old - struggling

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pixiedust21 · 08/02/2022 14:29

I didn't know where to post this.

I feel like mostly I have been doing okay since my DS was born 15 weeks ago. It's been exhausting and challenging but on the whole I've felt okay.

Over the last few days he's become SO grumpy. I am not sure if he's teething as I can't really see in his mouth but he's dribbly and quite red in the face.

He's so far been a content happy little thing but the last few days it's like a switch has been flipped. I don't know what to do with him.

Last night he screamed for ages before finally falling asleep (I ended up putting him in the pram to soothe him as nothing else worked). Today he has just grizzled and cried or screamed on me.

I am so mentally tired. I don't know what is wrong with him or what to do. I feel like he maybe gets bored as I don't know how to entertain him.

His dad who is working from home upstairs just came down to take him for a bit as he heard baby screaming and me shouting Sad I didn't think I was so at the end of my rope.

I feel guilty. I really wanted a baby but the reality is so hard going. Last night I cried holding him and apologised for being so rubbish.

I don't know what I am looking for. I am waiting for a call back from the HV.

Maybe just some reassurance it does get better.

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pixiedust21 · 08/02/2022 14:31

I can hear he's really content upstairs with his dad so it was just me he was screaming on. :(

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CafeConLechePorFavor · 08/02/2022 14:32

It definitely does get better. DD2 is now 18 weeks and it's slightly improving. Do you know about the Wonder Weeks app? I like it because it shows when baby is going through a developmental leap. Fussiness is one of the signs of this. This too shall pass! 💕

grey12 · 08/02/2022 14:36

Mine did a funny humming when teething and it was relentless......

Sometimes you feel so overwhelmed.... not the "perfect parenting baby book" advice but half dose paracetamol can take the edge off their pain (and their complaints) Wink

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RosieRoww · 08/02/2022 14:36

I feel for you, it's a stage and I'll pass, however you should get some time for yourself and be able to recharge. That's very important.

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pixiedust21 · 08/02/2022 14:41

@CafeConLechePorFavor

It definitely does get better. DD2 is now 18 weeks and it's slightly improving. Do you know about the Wonder Weeks app? I like it because it shows when baby is going through a developmental leap. Fussiness is one of the signs of this. This too shall pass! 💕
Yes I do have the app and it does say he's just started on leap 4 which looks like a really difficult one Confused thank you.
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pixiedust21 · 08/02/2022 14:42

@grey12

Mine did a funny humming when teething and it was relentless......

Sometimes you feel so overwhelmed.... not the "perfect parenting baby book" advice but half dose paracetamol can take the edge off their pain (and their complaints) Wink

Thank you. I did give some calpol last night as he was just really screaming and wasn't sure if he was maybe in pain somewhere, it did calm him after a while...
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pixiedust21 · 08/02/2022 14:42

@RosieRoww

I feel for you, it's a stage and I'll pass, however you should get some time for yourself and be able to recharge. That's very important.
Thank you. I've barely had a minute to myself since he was born so I think that's starting to get to me. Hopefully that's something that can change soon.
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BeanyBops · 08/02/2022 14:51

Oh yes leap four - that's the roughest one!!
It gets so so much better, and relatively quickly when you look back. Definitely sounds like teething to me, with the dribbling and red face. Has he also got extra runny poo/nappy rash? That's another big sign. Try calpol and maybe anbusol (can't remember age on that one). Tooth pain is worse if lying down so if he's old enough for nurofen too then you can give both at night time.

Also try different teething toys, different textures, those ice key things or I've heard frozen carrot sticks, bikkypegs etc. My daughter wasn't interested but some kids are.

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pixiedust21 · 08/02/2022 15:37

@BeanyBops

Oh yes leap four - that's the roughest one!! It gets so so much better, and relatively quickly when you look back. Definitely sounds like teething to me, with the dribbling and red face. Has he also got extra runny poo/nappy rash? That's another big sign. Try calpol and maybe anbusol (can't remember age on that one). Tooth pain is worse if lying down so if he's old enough for nurofen too then you can give both at night time.

Also try different teething toys, different textures, those ice key things or I've heard frozen carrot sticks, bikkypegs etc. My daughter wasn't interested but some kids are.

I haven't noticed too much difference with his nappies to be honest - I think he has to be four months for ansebol but I'll check. Yes I have a few different teething things so I'll have a go. Guess irs just a case of riding out the storm!!
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ChocolateButtonsOfShame · 08/02/2022 15:59

Urgh god 4-5m was the worst, mine went from being a chilled out little guy and decent sleeper to a total constant grizzleguts. Couldn't put him down. He also would not sleep. Not for more than 45m at a time. EVER.

There wasn't anything wrong with him, he was just being a 4m old.

We got to 5ish months and he reverted back to his former chilled out self.

My partner is wfh too and also came down to give me a break on a few occasions. He hasn't had to do that in weeks and weeks. It gets easier.

I wonder if 4m is also when the realisation that you've changed your life forever hits? And of settling down to a new identity. It's tough. I went through a stage of feeling like the only thing I got to do for myself each day was have a shower. Which lets face it is demanded by society anyway. I still don't do much more... But I've become much more accustomed to not having time to myself.

SpringTime2023 · 15/08/2023 20:38

Old thread but this helped me! 🙏

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