I feel like such a failure. I had my first breakdown last night. No matter what I do she just doesn't seem to settle after a feed. Ive tried infacol, offering more milk etc she goes to drift off then just screams. After each feed at night she's like this but during the day she just sleeps no issues. I try getting her outside but she's asleep so that's not working. I just feel like such a failure. My poor baby is 3 weeks and i dont want to get depressed over night times š
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Hey š your not alone! Iām finding nights tough too, he sleeps all day and then night times he doesnāt scream but is unsettled /disturbed, I think itās wind, if it doesnāt go up it has to go down which is more painful, so I am going to try infacol, they say you need to give it every day, failing that a midwife said use grip water but make sure itās newborn appropriate, I do cycling & figure of 8 with his bum and hips (like a belly dancer) which helps.
Your not a failure every one is going through the same or will do at some point, a midwife the other day said if crying gets too much, leave the room for a few minutes, take a breath or make a tea, she said letting the baby self cry for a few minute whilst you get your self together doesnāt hurt them but will help you calm yourself and think straight,
My friend uses a doula for a few hours which gives her advice but also gives her time to have a few hours to her self they are about £20 an hour and could do a few hours in the evening for..

For you to get more sleep x your doing an amazing job, keep your chin up, and chat to other mums your find they are going through something they are struggling with, your not reach out to the midwifeās if you struggling xx

I feel your pain with this, Iām having the exact same. Itās so disheartening and I had such a breakdown last night too so definitely not alone there! š«¶š¼

Youāre doing an amazing job though, itās really tough! š„ŗ sending love xx

I find nights tough too little one doesnāt settle. In the day sleeps well. Midwife said to put on white noise as to quiet at night and to tilt the next to me to reduce reflux. Iām going to try tonight!

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