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Posted by Carla on February 01, 2003 at 10:30:48:
In Reply to: for Carla...Please Read! posted by AngelaB on February 01, 2003 at 09:51:27:
I actually have that book, and I agree, it is a great book. That's how we got her to start sleeping through the night and eating on a good schedule. The E.A.S.Y. plan really worked. My baby eats every 3 hours, very consistently. So I don't really think the foremilk is the problem. I'm running out of ideas! She has her moments where she's the sweetest little thing in the world. She'll laugh and babble and grab everything in sight. But then, out of nowhere, she's suddenly hysterical. We've tried Mylicon drops just in case it was gas, with no success. Once in a while we'll find a random thing that will work (like taking her clothes off and letting her just sit in her diaper, or sitting her in front of a mirror and letting her look at herself) but these things only work that one time and never again! I literally spend the day looking for new ways to entertain her. Forget showers or meals! This is also affecting my marriage because I'm so exhausted and frustrated. I'm so horrible to my poor husband! Thank goodness he's very patient and supportive. Thank you for your encouragement and advice. I'm glad to hear that you got past this phase with your baby. That gives me a little hope!
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: (Sorry so long!) Hi Carla. First let me say that you are doing a great job. Dealing with a baby who cries all the time can drive you nuts & while you may be frustrated at times you sound like you're hanging in there. The reason I'm writing you is I had the same problem with my daughter at that age. Our ped ruled out colic because, again, she was too old. I was also exclusively breastfeeding. A friend gave us a book called, "Secrets of the Baby Whisperer" & some of the points in the book helped us out tremendously. I definately don't think this book is the bible on child care, but it did help us. How often do you nurse your daughter? I was nursing mine every 1 1/2 hours. The book suggested that babies only need to eat every 2 1/2 - 3 hours & that usually if they are crying in-between that time, they are tired. The book also stated that babies who nurse too often may get more lactose-rich foremilk which can cause painful gas. I decided to try nursing her every 2 1/2 - 3 hours & it worked. When she cried 1 1/2 after feeding I would lay her down to sleep & she slept! The combination of plenty of naps (my little one still took about 4- 45 minute naps a day then) & less lactose-rich foremilk changed her into a different baby! Soon she was the "happiest" baby I'd ever seen. It was really a great turn around. She is almost 16 months old now & for the most part I can't remember her being as crabby as she was. I mean she was terrible! She also developed sleep problems at the same age & that same book helped us to figure them out. I really hope this helps you some. When I first heard the suggestion to nurse less frequently, I didn't like the idea, but it really worked for us. Let us know how things go.