So, this week is Kyle's 3rd week of life. And boy has it been different from the first two. First of all, his whole first week we had visitors EVERYday and something to do non-stop it seemed. Secondly, the second week was a little different, we haven't been having visitors as often, but it seems as though every time I get him to sleep or calm down, someone comes and picks him up for the duration of his nap, or upsets him. And that brings me to this week. Which is like the second week only, his awake time basically consists of "SCREAMING MY (his) LUNGS OUT!" No matter what I do, or say, or how I try to help him, I can't. Last night, from 7:30 until 1 this morning, he screamed. I got him to sleep from 12-12:45, in his cradle no less, but then he immediately woke screaming. When I couldn't do anything to help him, I started crying, left the room, and let Brandon deal with it. If he hadn't been doing that all day, I wouldn't have been so overwhelmed, but at that point I had little sleep, little patience, and a lot of "i don't know!" He had been sleeping 4-6 hrs at a time through the night in his second week of life, but then all of the sudden he doesn't even seem to know HOW to sleep! Today, has been no different. He has also been nursing for 40-60 mins at a time! I don't know what to do about this anymore!
I am, seriously, at my wits end with what to do! It really makes me want to have him go on formula just so Brandon and I can take shifts for who wakes up when he gets "fussy"... Oh, something positive! We discovered yesterday that he LIKES GRASS! I put his little feet down on it to calm him this afternoon (as I did yesterday afternoon) and he loves it! but that only works for so long, and you know the weather, it only lasts for so long! SO, what to do then!? Suggestions would be greatly appreciated on this subject matter! I love my little guy so much, and not knowing what to do to make things better, makes me feel so incompetent as a mother. I cry with him now whenever he cries, and I feel like I need to constantly tell him I love him and that I'm sorry when he cries like this.
All in all, he has been a wonderful little guy this whole time, and I definitely love my life how it is and love that he is in it! I just wish everyday were an "easy-day". We are currently sitting outside, he is wide awake, listening to the birds, cars and wind... with a little bit of his "rock" lullaby mix playing, the Beatles, Bob Marley, Aerosmith, Queen, etc. This overwhelmed mommy is greatly appreciating this "break". God is so good.
I am, seriously, at my wits end with what to do! It really makes me want to have him go on formula just so Brandon and I can take shifts for who wakes up when he gets "fussy"... Oh, something positive! We discovered yesterday that he LIKES GRASS! I put his little feet down on it to calm him this afternoon (as I did yesterday afternoon) and he loves it! but that only works for so long, and you know the weather, it only lasts for so long! SO, what to do then!? Suggestions would be greatly appreciated on this subject matter! I love my little guy so much, and not knowing what to do to make things better, makes me feel so incompetent as a mother. I cry with him now whenever he cries, and I feel like I need to constantly tell him I love him and that I'm sorry when he cries like this.
All in all, he has been a wonderful little guy this whole time, and I definitely love my life how it is and love that he is in it! I just wish everyday were an "easy-day". We are currently sitting outside, he is wide awake, listening to the birds, cars and wind... with a little bit of his "rock" lullaby mix playing, the Beatles, Bob Marley, Aerosmith, Queen, etc. This overwhelmed mommy is greatly appreciating this "break". God is so good.
I don't know much about the subject, but I've heard that the sound of running water helps calm babies. I've had friends stand in the bathroom with the shower running and the noise calms them right down. They even move their bouncy seats in there and let the water run for like an hour or so. Good luck, praying for you guys!!
ReplyDeleteanything with sounds would probably help, because of the sounds from being in the womb. I've heard the vacuum cleaner helps. I know it's gotta be tough not knowing what to do for him, if you ever need anything please feel free to give me a call,... if i'm not subbing i am usually home. I know sometimes you just need a little break. Just be really firm with people too not to wake him when it's his nap time,.. it's nice for them to want to see him and all but that ruins your routine.
ReplyDeleteDoes he seem gassy at all? Some babies sleep better slightly elevated. I love formula! It gets them on a schedule easier, lets daddy help more, and they get all the nutrients they need. I remember when I decided to switch and crying because I was worried people would judge me. I think you can probably get through this, if that's what you really want to do, but don't feel bad if it's not what you want to do. And know that lots of moms, if not all, have AT LEAST one moment of "I don't know". That's what Dad's are for I think. You can do this! The first few weeks are the hardest, and the fact that you even care enough to try and find a solution is a great testimonial to your wonderful natural skills as a mom! Good Luck!
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