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She just won't stop

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Trinaluce · 06/10/2008 21:55

Hi there,
Wonder if you can help. Having a really hard day with DD. 7 weeks tomorrow and she just hasn't stopped crying all day. She doesn't want to sleep, she won't settle downstairs with us, feeding won't calm her, she won't take a dummy, she doesn't need changing, infacol isn't making any difference - is there anything I'm not thinking of or any tricks you know that might work?

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hotbot · 06/10/2008 22:20

ahh poor you . dd was like this as well, bloody exhausting =- everyone else seems to ahve easy babies dont they... if you suspect wind other wise mners have suggested a shower with you i think the drplets are quite soothing on babys back?

(((hug)))))

IAteDavinaForDinner · 06/10/2008 22:22

Agree with the glass of wine - water and rest totally unnecessary for milk production by the way - but main thing is if it works to give her to DH then do it, he has to do his share

I was on here posting almost every night when mine was that age, I got great support and really helpful suggestions too. I credit MN with helping me through this stage a lot, actually

Hope things settle down soon.

Leoness · 06/10/2008 22:27

I found Kellymom helpful.. here's some tips..

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Trinaluce · 06/10/2008 22:33

Like I say, palming her off is all well and good, but doesn't solve anything, other than making her stop crying for a few minutes.

DH is already doing his share - he's been winding and god knows what all day.

As for something cheeky - already onto the second glass...

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northlondonmoneybags · 06/10/2008 22:49

.... well it solves her crying for a few mins? what else can you solve right now? world peace?

SmugColditz · 06/10/2008 22:59

trinaluce, you ain't going to 'solve' her. You can't fix her, she's not broken. She's doing what babies do, all you can do is ride it out.

If she feels like screaming, she will. I know you are frantically looking for a solution, but sometimes there is not a solution. Do what is easiest. Let her dad take her out if that's what works. you have years to sort her crying out, and 99.9% of it will stop in the next 6 months whether you are trying or not.

Tryharder · 06/10/2008 23:32

Just a suggestion.. DS1 was a screamer - I used to play music as loudly as the neighbours could bear and dance up and down the room with him. Olivia Newton John's greatest hits was a particular favourite!

controlfreakyagain · 07/10/2008 23:35

how are you all doing?

mumof2andabit · 08/10/2008 16:54

A long drive mayb? both of mine can never stay awake or loud for very long in the car

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