Syn
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I have a 6month old daughter and can`t imagine anything worse than having another child!
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Post by Syn on Oct 3, 2007 9:17:32 GMT
I hope so Scarlet a turning point would be great about now. Even one days peace from her would be great and today might be the day so im going to enjoy it. I can even put her on her playmat for 10mins without her crying, progress ;D Synxxxxxxx
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Post by winegirl on Oct 3, 2007 10:25:51 GMT
Hi Syn
Have responded to your pm before seeing your posts. I am glad she is a bit more settled today and ope things are a bit easier for you today hun x
Winegirl x
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Post by chica on Oct 3, 2007 12:25:51 GMT
Hi Syn, I just want to say hello and welcome to you. So glad to hear that little one has improved for you today. I can so sympathise. I had twins, and my little lad screamed blue bloody murder all day and all night. He too suffered terribly from colic and reflux. I lost track of how many times I could have just left him and run away. The constant screaming just does you head in doesn't it. My husband and I worked it out once that we were getting just about 20 minutes sleep a night cos they were ever feeding or screaming. I honestly do know what you are going through. It ended up that I got some drops called Colief, I had to put it in his milk and let it rest for 4 hours, and honestly it made all the difference in the world. It does something to the lactose in the milk, there is also a way of doing it with breast milk too. I knew straight away, if I had given him the wrong milk, as he would start screaming again. As the other ladies have said, it does get easier, you are probably screaming at the screen now WHEN! I am afraid I cant tell you that, it is different for every baby, but it honestly does. Hang on in there, keep on writing in here, and let it all out. Also as the other ladies have suggested maybe you could try and talk to your gp or hv, there is help out there for you, but only if you can manage to let someone know how hard it is for you right now, and that you are struggling. Sending you love hugs and strength. Chica
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Post by yoyo on Oct 3, 2007 16:22:32 GMT
Hi Syn don't mean to crash in on your diary - but just wanted to say hi I can relate to your first few posts - my son too cried for what seemed like eternity in the beginning - I hated every second - the days were endless and nights even worse. THings will egt better though - I know that sounds like a cliche but it will - just slightly at first but then eventually things will even out for you. I too had thoughts of leaving , ending it all, would spend hours fantasysing how to get some peace - it was truly hellish. Please keep talking on here and feel free to offload - we're here for you x
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Post by yoyo on Oct 3, 2007 16:23:29 GMT
PS: I can relate to your note about only having the one child - same here! I will never have another child. I've got used to that now though.
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Post by monica on Oct 3, 2007 18:54:16 GMT
Hello and welcome
I'm so sorry you're going through a hard time of it all. You must be exhausted and I can only imagine how draining that is. I so sympathise with you adn the crying. My nephew had terrible colic and reflux - he is a very placid child by nature but he used to scream and puke non stop and nothing helped him. he was also tiny and weak as h ewans't getting enough calories. But it did get better when he started on solids so there is an end to it but Iknow it doesn't help you much at the moment.
Re: baby, has your dr referred you to a paediatrician - make them do it urgently. Maybe they can offer some meds which might help. I have friends who swore by cranial osteopaths and colic - might be worth ago although at approx £30 per session it's not cheap.
Is there anything you can do to get a break. Maybe family or freinds coulc help out a bit so you could have some breathing space.
I didnt' take meds for a while for various reasons,mainly the stigma but out of desperation turned to them. For me it made a huge difference just by giving me the ability to cope. If you dont' mind me asking, why don't you want to take them?
Monica
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Post by winegirl on Oct 3, 2007 19:17:18 GMT
Hi Syn
Was wondering how today has been for you? Has bambino stayed a bit more settled? Hope things have been a bit more easy for you today x
Winegirl x
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Syn
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I have a 6month old daughter and can`t imagine anything worse than having another child!
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Post by Syn on Oct 4, 2007 9:35:31 GMT
H everyone thanks for the extra support, still feeling ok today thanks winegirl Going to town to get out for a little bit. Going for our second session with the oestopath doctor today at 4pm (Monica you read my mind lol, how many sessions did it take your friends before the colic eased? One of my friends babies colic was 'cured' after 3 sessions, so she said) will see how things go. Glad i`m not the only who is never having another child again, yoyo. I would of maybe liked another one but ones enough for me xxxxSyn
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Post by winegirl on Oct 4, 2007 15:29:32 GMT
Hi Syn
Hope you have a nice ime in town, I think it helps to get outand about. Hope the oestopath appt goes well, let usknow how you get on x
Thinking of you
Winegirl x
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Post by Scarlet on Oct 5, 2007 7:03:06 GMT
How did you get on at the osteopath Syn. Is your daughter sleeping any better? Scarlet X PS Just found this article on colic www.richmondreview.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=45&cat=43&id=1073899&more=0But there may be new hope for parents of colicky children, according to a study published in the January issue of Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Help may be available in the form of probiotics, live cultures of good bacteria that can boost digestion and immunity.
In a study of 90 exclusively breast-fed babies, 95 per cent demonstrated a response when fed a specific probiotic, Lactobacillus reuteri. Within seven days, the probiotic improved colicky symptoms significantly.
“The safety profile of probiotics makes them a favourable alternative to all other therapeutic options for breastfed infants with colic,” said study author Dr. Francesco Savino of Regina Margherita Children’s Hospital in Turin, Italy.
Though not certain why probiotics work, researchers theorize that they encourage the growth of friendly bacteria in the gut which helps promote development of a healthy immune system.
One baby formula manufacturer, Nestle, this month unveiled formula with probiotics. Another firm, Beech-Nut, offers what it claims is the first jarred baby food with prebiotics, which contain substances that nourish the growth of bacteria already naturally occurring in a child’s gut.
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Syn
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I have a 6month old daughter and can`t imagine anything worse than having another child!
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Post by Syn on Oct 5, 2007 10:50:46 GMT
Got on well at the oestopaths she said she has improved greatly and we don`t need to go back unless she goes downhill. She gave us 3 viles of tablets with this oil stuff on them which you put in cooled boiled water and they are for different sorts of babies. One for a baby that needs movement which we used last week, 1 for when shes teething if shes unbearable and another for when shes 18months and I can`t remember what for, I`ll have to ring her. That article on colic is so encouraging thanks Scarlet, I hope they bring something out soon. Not had a great start this morning, was up at half 2 for an hour then quarter to 7, not had alot of sleep. Shes playing up now and again but not colic screaming which is encouraging but she still like to have movement all the time. I still loose my temper and shout now and again but I`m working on that. My other half is alot calmer considering he`s been doing 13 hour days. Syn xxxxx
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Post by Scarlet on Oct 5, 2007 11:01:42 GMT
Syn,
So glad the osteoplathy seems to be working, but sorry you still aren't getting much sleep. Let's hope it eases off once you start her on solids. As for the probiotics, they do mention that Nestle have a baby formula with it in, can you get Nestle in the UK?
Things will improve Syn ~ I promise you hun, your daughter is still a tiny baby and as she grows she'll become less dependent on you, and you won't feel so overwhelmed.
Take care sweetheart.
Thinking of you.
Scarlet X
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Post by sunflower2007 on Oct 6, 2007 9:19:04 GMT
Thinking of you. Hope you have a good day and a good weekend.
Sunflower x
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Post by winegirl on Oct 6, 2007 11:31:13 GMT
Hi Syn
I hope baby is a bit more settled for you today. Thinking of youx
Winegirl x
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Post by monica on Oct 7, 2007 9:18:54 GMT
Hi
Hope things are going well for you
Love
Monica
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