I have two children aged 6 and 10 months. The problem i have with my youngest, is he entered the world screaming and does nothing but that all day every day. He barely sleeps during the day although he's pretty good at night. I've sought help from an expert who will be coming to my house to work on his sleep issues. He suffered bad reflux when hecwas younger and although that's settled down, he still seems very unhappy most of the time. He hates the car seat, his pram (third different pram I've brought mind you) and his high chair. Actually anything that keeps h restricted in any way. I can't get anything done at home because he just follows me around crying, trips to the shopping centre last all of 30 minutes before he starts screaming. I'm running on empty and feel like i have no idea what I'm doing. I can't get him into any sort of routine no matter how hard i try and my eldest is missing out on a lot because bub takes up so much time and energy. I'm willing to do and try anything sp I've been looking into Osteo. I had a terrible pregnancy with him, he was breech and stuck up in the right side of my uterus due to a uterine abnormality so he was delivered via emergency c-section so I'm wondering if he's suffering from some sort of birth trauma.. I'm wanting to hear from other mums who have had the same issues as myself and taken their baby to an Osteopath and if its helped???
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I would agree that this may be jealousy. I don't think the issue is the room sharing. I would discipline my 2 year old very sternly. Explain to her that we do not hurt anyone, especially the ones we love, and that smothering is dangerous, and that if something is wrong she needs to tell you (Mummy). Other than discipline I am not sure what else you can do other than trying to find out why your daughter is doing this. Good luck :)
I would try a chiropractor that specializes in kids, I did that for my child and the difference was amazing, no more screaming all the time...
While my baby wasn't constantly crying, he did suffer trauma at birth and I didn't find out till months later when he was diagnosed with plagiocephaly or flat head. My maternal child health nurse realised when she tried to gently move his head to one side and he screamed. He had been favouring the other side since birth. She referred me to a paediatric chiropractor, who fixed the problem.
I didn't have the same problems as you but was blessed with a very unhappy bub. An osteo was helpful BUT have you considered other things:
- could he have a dietary issue that you are unaware of? My lil darling doesn't tolerate some things and I had no idea until going onto solids fully after 12 months.
- if there are sleep issues could that be effecting bub?
I'd encourage you to think outside the square mumma!
Sounds like my girl who ended up being diagnosed with dairy protein allergy. Different from from lactose intolerance. I found the straps would push on her sore tummy making it worse. I suggest maybe consider a food intolerance as well as an oesteo
Have you tried different milks? He may have a sore belly & that is why he is crying. My girls had protein allergies & would scream even with pain relief. Take him to your GP & get them to check him out.
My son was very similar. Hated being restrained in anything, rarely slept and if he did it was only for a few hours then he woke up screaming. It was exhausting. It does get better with age, but honestly the first 3.5 years I felt like a walking zombie. I took him to many GP's all of who told me until it affects his ability at school just deal with it. Well we are now at school and he sees O/T and speech and is being assessed for spectrum and ADHD. He was also an emergency c-section. Keep pushing for help, a mother knows when something is different. My son also has sensory issues like so many other parents I have read in these replies. I still avoid taking him to shopping centres as he just doesn't do well in those situations.When he was little I found water play and outside/ unrestricted he was at his most relaxed and happy. He is the same 5 years on. Good luck and ask family and friends to help to let you have a break. It's not easy. Hang in there mummy xx
This is my question, I'm glad I'm not the only one! Not that it makes it any easier. I was so not expecting him to be like this, as our first child was so content. I just assumed our second would be the same. I also find that bub is happier outside. I have taken him to the gp in regards to milk protein allergies, her response was to cut out all dairy which i did for a couple of months then slowly introduced back into his diet. He doesn't vomit now after eating it, but i do find he can be very restless so maybe i need to go back and get him tested. Don't get me wrong, there are times when he is a very happy little boy and lots of fun, but it is very short lived. It upsets me that i couldn't enjoy my first baby due to post natal depression, and now even though i don't have pnd, i feel like I've missed out on my last babies first year due to mental and physical exhaustion. I do feel absolutely useless not knowing why he's crying. I will continue to find answers, thankyou everyone x