Sunday, 29 November, 2009
Thanks
PS. All the supportive "been there, done that" comments, the suggestions for things to try, and just general encouragement have been awesome - thank you. Mentally, it really helps to know this donkey phase WILL end. While nothing has yet to calm the donkey screeching, some stuff has worked for his general fussing:-).
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Hi honey.
He's gorgeous.
Let me tell you the 2 pieces of advice that helped me the most when my first was like this...
1. It's not your job to get him to STOP crying. It's just your job to be there while he's crying. And if you do that, you are doing everything right.
2. Next month, it will be 50% easier. Say this every month. And it's true. I promise.
Another thing that helped soothe. LOUD shushes.
Nancy's advice is very good.
As my Granny said, "Oh sweetie, sometimes they just cry. So just hold on tight, take some deep breaths and hug them. They can't cry forever."
Everyday is progress. It sucks, it makes you crazy and probably even provokes thoughts you wish you didn't have, but it's temporary and after it is all said and done, you will be willing to do it again in a heartbeat.
Nancy got it right. And, this donkey face will end but I've heard they re-enter a donkey phase around the age of 13.
He is gorgeous.
That is one bundle of absolute adorable you have on your hands there.
This too shall pass. I guess the only thing that I have learned in this process is that there is no 'right' way, and whether they do it smoothly or not, the parents of the world are just winging it.
Sending lots of calming thoughts to you and baby.
Nancy's comment is exactly right.
The one thing no one tells you is that his cry makes you feel like your heart is breaking. And you will do literally ANYTHING to help him so that he will stop. Because it HURTS to hear him cry.
At least, that was my experience. It SUCKS. But Nancy's right.
So's Courtney, btw. I am STILL winging it.
It DOES get better. Slowly but surely it will.
And if you haven't yet - get the DVD "The Happiest Baby on the Block." Only thing you need to memorize are the 6 S's. That's it.
Helped us through O's gassiest, fussiest, screamiest phases. And sometimes we revert to it NOW, even though he's a toddler. STILL helps.
Hugs. Hang in there, hon.
xxxx
OH MY GOODNESS! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
I just got around to checking my reader and saw your posts.
We have the same craziness of the crying/not sleeping thing...one day at a time. *hugs*
Nancy gave me that second piece of advice when I was first starting with Jillian...and it is so TRUE!
Amazingly enough this is survivable. Somehow I made it through, and there were moments when I had some serious doubts. Now if I can just get through it a second time...
He is absolutely beautiful!
I remember the crying and the wanting to help make it all better frustration.
A friend of mine showed me infant massage where you give him a bath, warm up baby lotion, and gently rub it on him, making sure to concentrate on his little tummy to help move things through his system.
It was a great way for us to bond and it helped him relieve some stomach pains and relax.
Here is a post I found when doing a quick search. See if this helps you to get started:
http://www.parents.com/baby/care/newborn/how-to-massage-baby/
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