I'm sorry to keep posting in here, but I'm just...desperate for some sound advice, and support from people who atleast agree with Babywise
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Let me start off by saying that I don't agree with very much of Babywise. If my post is unwelcome, feel free to ignore or delete (though I'm not being mean and trying not to say much negative). I shouldn't even say everything, but I'm having trouble sleeping because I can't mentally drop the subject, so I'm going to respond anyways
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Dump the book, get a list of modern books from your OB-GYNdizzy1January 8 2005, 09:40:53 UTC
First, and foremost... go through the usuals. Check the diaper, change if necessary. Is her skin inflamed? TREAT IT. Is she hungry? Give her a bottle/ breast and see. When she is full, she will stop. When my boy was first born, every hour we went through this routine, right down to 1/2 to 3/4 fliud ounce milk at each setting(I was expressing milk for bottle use, highly recommended for working mommies to do!) If they start to suckle and stop, repeatedly, offer a pacifier. Studdies have shown a need for non-nutrtive suckling, thus why the pacifier was developed. Andy didn't care for it, every baby is different. After feeding, burping, diapering, and attempting nap time, if she is still restless(You did mention her calming when you were touching her...) she may just want to be held. Quite likely that would be the case. It won't spoil her to hold her when she cries. That is a VERY common misconception. This is the beginning of the mother-daughter relationship, and you are still proving she can trust you, to put it simply
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mom to three here_implied_March 14 2005, 19:04:58 UTC
agreed. drop the books. Im not going to flame here.. though I really really want to. Anyway, trust YOUR OWN instincts. Not some guy who writes books. Seriously hun. you may feel like a failure because you are trying to follow what others tell you you should. Dont. Do what your heart tells you to do. Parent with your heart, and your own mind, not everyone else's.
that being said, it sounds like the baby has colic. If this is a consistant time everyday that the baby cries, for 3 or more hours a day.. it's probably colic. Have you tried calling your pediatrician and asking what they suggest? even after hours, they have to be on call and will return your call ASAP.
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that being said, it sounds like the baby has colic. If this is a consistant time everyday that the baby cries, for 3 or more hours a day.. it's probably colic. Have you tried calling your pediatrician and asking what they suggest? even after hours, they have to be on call and will return your call ASAP.
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