tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post4358646296998449894..comments2023-05-22T03:06:45.341-07:00Comments on Found A Peanut!: I want to give upMegan Cobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008925325073263825noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-37529531623667237202008-10-02T05:18:00.000-07:002008-10-02T05:18:00.000-07:00Sorry to hear. Suzie would scream a LOT. We used...Sorry to hear. Suzie would scream a LOT. We used a hair dryer to calm her down. Seriously- it worked<BR/><BR/>(no we didn't conk her on the head- we turned on the hair dryer and the loud humm seemed to calm her down)<BR/><BR/>I would have the Dr check him out (ears throat stomach) and as long as that was ok, he may just be colicRebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17065188969643402603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-17848499920056562012008-09-30T15:36:00.000-07:002008-09-30T15:36:00.000-07:00That, and BOUNCY CHAIR! Seriously made life easier...That, and BOUNCY CHAIR! Seriously made life easier with Matthew (never used one with Arthur). Even when he would cry in the bouncy chair, I could push it with my foot to rock it (soothed him to sleep sometimes, other times he cried anyway but it felt better to be physically DOING something in his direction!) whilst playing Duplo or drawing with Arthur on the living room floor, or something. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-83736467408609524102008-09-30T15:33:00.000-07:002008-09-30T15:33:00.000-07:00Oh Megan, I really feel for you! Matthew (mine!) w...Oh Megan, I really feel for you! Matthew (mine!) was just exactly like this around the same age. The others were too, but Matthew was by far the worst. I think it's one of the reasons I felt like I could barely cope with the transition to two kids, because I was just toooo stretched and felt like I could NOT learn to juggle no matter what, and constantly felt guilty about Arthur's needs not beingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-64343147397166414092008-09-29T17:55:00.000-07:002008-09-29T17:55:00.000-07:00SWING!!!! Kevin lived on the mylcon drops and in t...SWING!!!! Kevin lived on the mylcon drops and in that swing I have. Allowed me to get stuff done, without killing my back. The carrier is wonderful but after a hundred hours you start to fatigue!KTEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13365177638628223409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-22558604738643923412008-09-29T10:02:00.000-07:002008-09-29T10:02:00.000-07:00I have friends of teenagers who tell me they long ...I have friends of teenagers who tell me they long for the days of crying babies . . . huh?! I know they mean the problems of teens are so much more potentially dangerous, BUT there is NO more physically demanding time of motherhood than what you're going through right now. <BR/><BR/>Hang on -- as my husband has reminded me with all three of ours, just because they cry doesn't mean you're a bad Peter and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329947206142706470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-43895992301419066302008-09-27T08:08:00.000-07:002008-09-27T08:08:00.000-07:00One more thought...:o)A few short months ago, some...One more thought...:o)<BR/>A few short months ago, someone wise told me, and I quote, "do not believe for a minute that you are a bad or even slightly inept mother because you're not getting breastfeeding right (100%) or you *gasp* don't feel like friggin Mother Nature herself with the angels singin' and the harps playin' every time you latch that child on to your little ladies." :o) <BR/><BR/>Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03791242249964743766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-31847453897853262752008-09-27T07:45:00.000-07:002008-09-27T07:45:00.000-07:00I second the Mylicon or gripe water. You want I s...I second the Mylicon or gripe water. You want I should come over and let you get some sleep? Or take Bean to the zoo with us? LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11186297078340530940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-11975960335303475812008-09-27T04:26:00.000-07:002008-09-27T04:26:00.000-07:00This is like deja vu. Camden was around 7 weeks wh...This is like deja vu. Camden was around 7 weeks when he hit this stage. It sucked!!! We had Mylicon drops handy round the clock and gave them to him everytime he fed. EVERYTIME and it helped immensely!! Try it. Don't worry, honey. This will pass quickly and Bean will be fine. Don't give up and I swear the sun will shine through the clouds again (and you will be offering the same advice to me Heather Ollerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15313620461053577352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-33220258637691733852008-09-26T23:53:00.000-07:002008-09-26T23:53:00.000-07:00Just some thoughts from an oldmama. My first son w...Just some thoughts from an old<BR/>mama. My first son was a very<BR/>big baby, and I breastfed him.<BR/>When he was about six weeks old,<BR/>my doctor (who was older and the<BR/>father of five kids), advised me<BR/>to start giving him a little baby<BR/>rice cereal mixed with my milk.<BR/>It seemed to help him, & if I<BR/>remember right, I soon added a<BR/>little strained applesauce.<BR/>When Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-62128466507544434062008-09-26T19:36:00.000-07:002008-09-26T19:36:00.000-07:00I'm sorry you are dealing with this. It's so hard...I'm sorry you are dealing with this. It's so hard to even think straight when your baby is crying that much and of course you start to doubt yourself. I went through this with mine too and I was breast feeding. I echo the others - hang in there. It'll get better and I'll be praying for you.Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-42963579872986106452008-09-26T19:31:00.000-07:002008-09-26T19:31:00.000-07:00You poor thing! That kind of stuff is so frustrati...You poor thing! That kind of stuff is so frustrating. <BR/>I wonder how close together his feedings are. With my first I kept nursing him every time he complained and he just seemed to complain all the more and then the nurse told me if you are feeding him within 2 hours of the last feeding then he is never getting a full tummy because your body hasn't had enough time to replenish. <BR/>If he is Zaankalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656363440368599835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-88243570864278991362008-09-26T15:54:00.000-07:002008-09-26T15:54:00.000-07:00I agree with everyone else, I think he's getting p...I agree with everyone else, I think he's getting plenty of milk and is nursing for comfort. Have you tried the gas drops or gripe water from the drugstore? My bug lived on those for a week or so at about 8 weeks.<BR/><BR/>What about taking a drive? will he go to sleep in the car seat so you can catch a break?Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401807675546808620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-72181816113463994542008-09-26T15:18:00.000-07:002008-09-26T15:18:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry to hear you are having a rough time r...I'm so sorry to hear you are having a rough time right now.<BR/><BR/>It isn't the end of the world if you supplement with formula. I know there are a lot of people that would never think of doing that but if it gives you a little break and helps keep his little tummy full a little longer, then, I say, go for it!!!<BR/><BR/>Whatever you decide, hang in there because this too shall pass! (Easy Beth Cotellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536268080265726705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-39457468199515408022008-09-26T15:14:00.000-07:002008-09-26T15:14:00.000-07:00Aw honey hang on in there, it's classic 6 week gro...Aw honey hang on in there, it's classic 6 week growth spurt, he just needs to feed like crazy and get your supplies up and then it will pass.<BR/><BR/>Lots of people have given you some great advice here, the only thing I wanted to add was have you tried a sling? Jove used to just live attached to my front at times like this and I even learned how to breastfeed with it on. It freed my hands up Tequilamonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684892649684706052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-1288589506476104982008-09-26T14:43:00.000-07:002008-09-26T14:43:00.000-07:00Everyone else has already given you some excellent...Everyone else has already given you some excellent advice, but the main theme seems to be don't give up on breastfeeding. Try to believe in yourself, as by the way your little man is growing, he is definately getting the nourishment you need. Like Jenn said, perhaps the screaming is from being too full. If I don't unlatch Sophie, she will keep feeding for comfort, until she throws it all back Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-6196149262191726552008-09-26T14:04:00.000-07:002008-09-26T14:04:00.000-07:00Sounds like you've had some GREAT advice. I'm so ...Sounds like you've had some GREAT advice. I'm so sorry yall are having such a hard time. I pray it doesn't last long and that you will follow your instincts in dealing with each situation as it comes up. You are a great mama Megan. AND don't you forget it! I love you and am thinking bout you. xoxo JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-7633134598582135942008-09-26T14:03:00.000-07:002008-09-26T14:03:00.000-07:00I agree that it sounds like he is getting lots of ...I agree that it sounds like he is getting lots of feedings, so if he's gaining weight then it's probably not the nursing that's bothering him. <BR/><BR/>Do you have a sling or baby carrier you could carry him in so that he's happy while you have your hands free to help Bean and do other things like eat, etc? <BR/><BR/>Does Bean have any friends from preschool that might be able to have her Cassandra Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07873609310672283264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-69184514719751253532008-09-26T09:56:00.000-07:002008-09-26T09:56:00.000-07:00I went through a period like that with Boo... it l...I went through a period like that with Boo... it lasted a loooong time. I don't want to sound mean (I know lots of moms - and I used to be one of them! - look down on people who do what I am about to suggest) but just let him cry. Crying never killed anyone and you're right - you need to eat and you need time with Bean. So yeah, as long as he is fed and dry(ish) and not hurt then let him exerciseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-42708886352592408542008-09-26T09:03:00.000-07:002008-09-26T09:03:00.000-07:00The concensus is clear -- don't give up! I know it...The concensus is clear -- don't give up! I know it's tough. And you are struggling with the emotional side of not feeling confident that you are nurturing either of your children...believe that you are. Believe in yourself.<BR/><BR/>For what it's worth, here are a few thoughts:<BR/>(1) What about following each nursing session with some of that liquid gold you've been freezing these last few Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03791242249964743766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-83512481926463356202008-09-26T08:25:00.000-07:002008-09-26T08:25:00.000-07:00Hi Megan.With both my kiddos, they went through a ...Hi Megan.<BR/><BR/>With both my kiddos, they went through a time starting at about 4-6 weeks where they had some intolerance to dairy and had some of the same symptoms. It was only for a few weeks, but by reducing my intake of dairy products - eliminating really, everything was good. After a month I introduced them back in and voila, that time had passed.<BR/><BR/>I'm not saying that's what theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-19934352284613606032008-09-26T08:14:00.000-07:002008-09-26T08:14:00.000-07:00Don't give up. It will pass soon. Reece had to p...Don't give up. It will pass soon. Reece had to put up with the lack of attention because I was nursing two babies. It will get easier. T with Honey is right.<BR/><BR/>You can do it. This may be the time to ask for help from Al. Maybe a couple of times a week he can go into work later than usual to help you through this rough patch. I wish I was closer so that I could help you. Trust me I BerryBusyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00472911680768676389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-81917233115839919872008-09-26T08:12:00.000-07:002008-09-26T08:12:00.000-07:00Stick with it Megan - you are doing the very best ...Stick with it Megan - you are doing the very best for your baby - he is hopefully just going through his 6 week growth spurt, and he needs to feed this much to get your supply to the point where he needs it to be - he's a clever lad.<BR/><BR/>I've not commented before, but felt I had to here - this will pass, this will pass, this will pass (repeat as necessary). Bean will not be traumatised by aAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-80806165748116269772008-09-26T08:04:00.000-07:002008-09-26T08:04:00.000-07:00I don't mean to laugh but I am. THIS is the life ...I don't mean to laugh but I am. THIS is the life I remember from when Princess was an infant. The constant crying, the misery, the lack of sleep, the wondering if I was producing enough milk, am I starving my daughter.<BR/><BR/>Yeah. Not pretty. So I feel for you.<BR/><BR/>My assvice? Hang in there. I remember when all the babies at the new mommy group hit the 6-week point. There is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271228654390948140.post-63162441101521663632008-09-26T07:07:00.000-07:002008-09-26T07:07:00.000-07:00I don't know Megan, I'm sorry to hear you're havin...I don't know Megan, I'm sorry to hear you're having such trouble :( I know I'm not of any use really, but know that I'm here for you if only as a sounding board. Have you spoken to your doctor/health visitor about it? ***hugs***Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com