I never thought that this would be easy, but I had no clue how very hard this would be. One of my boys, Cade, is very passive and laid back. He is just a very calm baby. The other one, Grant, is officially colicky. He cries all day and all night. I am at my wit's end. I had to call my husband home from work today to help me because I just didn't think that I could do it alone.
I feel so bad that I don't spend as much time with Cade as I do with Grant and I feel equally guilty that I don't get to spend any "good" time with Grant. All of my attention is focused on getting him calm and comfortable. I just feel so bad for him. He is on Prevacid with the thought that he might have silent reflux. I am praying that this helps some.
Other MoMs, how did you get through the rough times? Please tell me that this will pass soon!
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I know how you feel. I feel guilty all the time that I don't pay enough attention to our daughter because I'm constantly trying to soothe our son. I guess we just need to keep reminding ourselves that they are individuals and all babies have different needs. I just keep telling myself it is a phase. Everything is a phase.
Have you tried putting some gas drops in his bottles? Sorry I can't be of more help. Poor little guy!
IT WILL GET BETTER!!! The challenges are always there but we just get more experienced at handling them. We are only a year in but I swear Jon and I say to one another all the time... remember how hard it was in the beginning...once they start moving around on their own and interacting with you and each other it is so much more fun!!!
I don't have any advice on the colick...don't beat yourself up over the time spending thing...you can only do so much and it sounds like you are setting your priorities...the squeaky wheel gets the oil and right now it's the crying baby!!!
It's sooooo hard and there is no way around that...just hang on and keep up the good work!!! SAM
Hey Girl- Unfortunately I dont have any words of wisdom for you-- but I wanted you to know I was thinking about you! You are doing a great job and you are so strong!
Big hugs to you!
It does get easier! The boys are just now four months old, and it's so much easier than a couple of months ago.
I've had the guilt from having to comfort the fussy child while leaving the calm child to just sit there. Off the record, it seems to have allowed my happy baby to work on his rolling over skills a little better. :-)
It really does get better, though.
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