My LO one is 6 weeks old but was born 2 weeks early. Generally he is a contented baby, he sleeps well at night only waking once or twice during the night to be fed. We have a good mix of cuddles through the day but he can sleep in his baby box/moses basket for naps which gives me some breathing space too. He was unsettled a few weeks ago with reflux but we have been prescribed nutramigen and omeprazole which seems to be helping.
However a few days he became very unsettled with a cold and him being unwell triggers off anxiety in me. The logical part tells me that of course him being unwell means he needs more reassurance, cuddles and isn't going to sleep generally as well. However I get myself so anxious for nights now thinking he'll be awake all the time and won't settle and this is how he is going to be from now on and I won't have my contented baby back. I feel on edge the whole day and worry I can't console him if he is crying. I've not had much sleep and my oh is taking over tonight but I feel on edge that he won't get better and this will be life from now on. I know this is totally irrational but it just feels like this fussy period won't end.