As you may or may not know, Shy has colic. When it wasn’t so bad but at the time I thought it was the worst, I switched her onto milk for colic and constipation. I tried Infacol and Dentinox. I used gripe water. I don’t remember how much difference it made. The milk made her drink more which was good. The gripe water is like miracle water.
But the last 5 days have been the worst. Doing everything you can, being told by doctors and health visitors and family there is nothing more you can do, trying so hard your body gives up trying to keep up and you in turn become extremely ill… To still have to listen to your nearly 6 week old baby howl with pain various times a day because it’s still not working enough, is soul destroying. I’m far from angry. I’m upset.
I feel like a failure even though I’m doing my utmost best to help her and make it better. No one is judging me. Everyone understands. But no one can feel how I feel when she cries. If I could take her pain I would. I want to cry most days through frustration. Why can’t I make it go away?
No one know why babies get colic. And there’s lots of different reasons as to what may or may not cause it. But I’m still blaming myself thinking it must be something I done or am doing wrong.
I just want her to be happy.
Aaw hunny it’s hard times when your baby cries when they are in pain, after having 3 boys who have all suffered I wish I could give you a solution but I sadly I can not. I think all babies react to different methods and medicines differently, I found baby massage helped with my youngest and I used colief with my four year old and lots of cuddles and keeping them upright.
I hope shy gets better soon
Sending lots of cuddles
X
Well I’ve been a bit unconvinced that massage will make much difference and not sure when exactly I’m meant to do it (it’s rare she’s not crying when she’s awake) but alot of people have suggested it so will give it a go x
Do not feel bad!! It happens to so many babies, and there is nothing that YOU have done to cause it, don’t beat yourself up. And take a break if you need to, see if your Mum will watch her for a few hours and go do something for yourself…or better yet, take a nap!
Thinking of you
X
I’m at mums at the moment so I could get a break and bath etc. so run down it unbelievable. Almost dreading being alone with her ATM as I feel so useless and exhausted already
It’s not just you. Colic is a horrible, horrible introduction to parenting, and I’m so sorry you are stuck in it. It will get better, usually within a few weeks. I carried my third in a sling. Made a huge difference.
I think Shy may actually have a milk allergy but colic is a result of it. It is horrible but hopefully I can get it resolved! X