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peachbongi · 02-21-2012, 05:18 PM

This too shall pass...

It's hard to deal with, I know! Take long baths and sleep when you can and get fresh air.

Sorry that's all I have and that's for YOU, not the baby.

yorkieusa · 02-21-2012, 05:49 PM

It's interesting you brought this up today, Rachel. They were talking about this on the news this evening and did mention it usually peaks in babies around two months old. They mentioned a nice, quiet environment helped, but no one had a magic answer.

lillymae · 02-21-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gidget529

From the short tutorial on chiropractic care in infants and the Activator I just had, the Activator is not a technique used by all chiropractors. One study states there are 150,000 DC's that are trained in this technique. Some do not agree w it. Some perform manual "fingertip" manipulations on infants. The Activator is a device that emits 0.3 Joules at certain points on the body.

There is also a correlation between neck manipulations and stroke, actually studied by the american neurologists (and I think Canadian).

Please do not make statements ensuring the complete safety.

The Activator is safe & they do not manipulate the neck for colic. The Activator is adjustable & it is used on very low pressure for infants & dogs. If you have not ever seen it or felt it then you really cannot say it is not safe. Also it is by far safer then most drugs prescribed by your Dr & much safer then surgery.As far as stroke, This is why you should only use the Activator on the neck as stroke is caused by the twisting & jerking.

megansmomma · 02-21-2012, 06:05 PM

Rachel, I think you are looking in all the wrong places for help. Why don't you contact the La Leche League for help and support. It's a great resource to breast feeding moms. Here is a link to the local chapters in your area.

LLLI | La Leche League of Missouri

RachelandSadie · 02-22-2012, 05:44 PM

thanks everyone. lots of good ideas and suggestions. it's getting better so i'm hoping it's just a little freak out for the 6-8 week period. he's only fussy in the evenings now and going to bed pretty easily some nights and sleeping well only up once in the night to eat now. still a bit fussy at dusk til his bath and bed routine. but we're dealing with that ok. thanks all again.

Ringo1 · 02-22-2012, 07:09 PM

My son had colic and it was so hard. I had a hard time breastfeeding so we finally found a Lactose -Free formula that helped.

He got better at about 4 months - stopped crying every evening, etc.

It was so hard; I feel your pain. I was a single mother - with my family hours away. One day I called my girlfriend at work (I was still on maternity leave) and I was crying myself; hadn't had any sleep in I don't know when and Matt wouldn't stop crying. She came over - told me to get out of the house for a couple of hours - and when I got home - Matt was sound asleep -on his tummy. Which I never put him on but it worked for her.

Anyway, I will never forget it - I really needed support that day and she gave it to me.

I hope that things get better soon. Going back to work was hard because I was up a lot at night - but it did help us to get on a better and regular schedule.

Hang tight!

jmdt · 02-23-2012, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

thanks everyone. lots of good ideas and suggestions. it's getting better so i'm hoping it's just a little freak out for the 6-8 week period. he's only fussy in the evenings now and going to bed pretty easily some nights and sleeping well only up once in the night to eat now. still a bit fussy at dusk til his bath and bed routine. but we're dealing with that ok. thanks all again.

So happy to hear that he seems to be better. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Stay strong

RachelandSadie · 02-26-2012, 09:26 PM

it's all pretty well overwith. must have been just a growth spurt and not really colic at all. he's almost sleeping through the night now.

Taryn0405 · 02-27-2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

it's all pretty well overwith. must have been just a growth spurt and not really colic at all. he's almost sleeping through the night now.

Such good news. Glad he's feeling better and doesn't have colic.

Tina21 · 02-28-2012, 07:35 AM

I too had a baby with colic. It is AWFUL!!! I still remember the feeling of helplessness, all you want is to soothe your little one and when you can't you feel so inadaqute. I used to use a hot water bottle under her belly as it cant burn and I would pat her bum in a steady rythm. That seemed to help as well as gripe water. The only thing that truly solves colic is the passage of time. I am sorry to hear that you are getting judgement from family members, that is the LAST thing a new mother needs to hear. Also please ignore those who are suggesting that breastfeeding is an issue. You are choosing the BEST for your baby by breastfeeding. Why anyone would suggest that using milk from another species as a better option is beyond me. Clearly you are a wonderful mother and you care very deeply for your baby. Becoming a Mom is such an overwhelming experience and brings up so many emotions, feeling lost and stressed out is SO normal. Be good to yourself, you are doing a great job and remember that your feelings are normal and that its ok to feel stressed out. And IGNORE anyone who tries to judge you and only seek the advice from people who are caring and understanding.

Hang in there Hon, it gets easier.

Tina

yorkietalkjilly · 02-28-2012, 08:34 AM

My niece had AWFUL colic and after literally months of almost constant wakeful crying and many trips to the pediatrician and trying every kind of formula there was, my sister finally took matters into her own hands and tried little Kathi on skim milk. Colic stopped after a couple of days. Seems her stomach just couldn't handle anything richer than that. Kathi is a lovely grown, healthy woman now so the skim milk didn't seem to cause her any problems - it just solved a big one.

jmdt · 02-28-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

it's all pretty well overwith. must have been just a growth spurt and not really colic at all. he's almost sleeping through the night now.

Oh thank goodness!! That's good news. Enjoy motherhood...it's wonderful, and really really hard....but oh so worth it.

God Bless

yorkieusa · 02-28-2012, 06:21 PM

So glad your little darling is better.

horsnaround · 02-28-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

it's all pretty well overwith. must have been just a growth spurt and not really colic at all. he's almost sleeping through the night now.

Great news.

02-21-2012, 05:18 PM	#16
peachbongi Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,926	This too shall pass... It's hard to deal with, I know! Take long baths and sleep when you can and get fresh air. Sorry that's all I have and that's for YOU, not the baby. __________________ Handmade Sweaters The Princess Paw on FB Fergie & Tink

02-21-2012, 05:49 PM	#17
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	It's interesting you brought this up today, Rachel. They were talking about this on the news this evening and did mention it usually peaks in babies around two months old. They mentioned a nice, quiet environment helped, but no one had a magic answer. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

02-21-2012, 06:05 PM	#19
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	Rachel, I think you are looking in all the wrong places for help. Why don't you contact the La Leche League for help and support. It's a great resource to breast feeding moms. Here is a link to the local chapters in your area. LLLI \| La Leche League of Missouri __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

02-22-2012, 07:09 PM	#21
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	My son had colic and it was so hard. I had a hard time breastfeeding so we finally found a Lactose -Free formula that helped. He got better at about 4 months - stopped crying every evening, etc. It was so hard; I feel your pain. I was a single mother - with my family hours away. One day I called my girlfriend at work (I was still on maternity leave) and I was crying myself; hadn't had any sleep in I don't know when and Matt wouldn't stop crying. She came over - told me to get out of the house for a couple of hours - and when I got home - Matt was sound asleep -on his tummy. Which I never put him on but it worked for her. Anyway, I will never forget it - I really needed support that day and she gave it to me. I hope that things get better soon. Going back to work was hard because I was up a lot at night - but it did help us to get on a better and regular schedule. Hang tight! __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

02-28-2012, 07:35 AM	#25
Tina21 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 408	I too had a baby with colic. It is AWFUL!!! I still remember the feeling of helplessness, all you want is to soothe your little one and when you can't you feel so inadaqute. I used to use a hot water bottle under her belly as it cant burn and I would pat her bum in a steady rythm. That seemed to help as well as gripe water. The only thing that truly solves colic is the passage of time. I am sorry to hear that you are getting judgement from family members, that is the LAST thing a new mother needs to hear. Also please ignore those who are suggesting that breastfeeding is an issue. You are choosing the BEST for your baby by breastfeeding. Why anyone would suggest that using milk from another species as a better option is beyond me. Clearly you are a wonderful mother and you care very deeply for your baby. Becoming a Mom is such an overwhelming experience and brings up so many emotions, feeling lost and stressed out is SO normal. Be good to yourself, you are doing a great job and remember that your feelings are normal and that its ok to feel stressed out. And IGNORE anyone who tries to judge you and only seek the advice from people who are caring and understanding. Hang in there Hon, it gets easier. Tina __________________ Mommy to Chloe RIP Georgie 98-2012

02-22-2012, 05:44 PM	#20
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	thanks everyone. lots of good ideas and suggestions. it's getting better so i'm hoping it's just a little freak out for the 6-8 week period. he's only fussy in the evenings now and going to bed pretty easily some nights and sleeping well only up once in the night to eat now. still a bit fussy at dusk til his bath and bed routine. but we're dealing with that ok. thanks all again.

02-26-2012, 09:26 PM	#23
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	it's all pretty well overwith. must have been just a growth spurt and not really colic at all. he's almost sleeping through the night now.

02-28-2012, 08:34 AM	#26
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	My niece had AWFUL colic and after literally months of almost constant wakeful crying and many trips to the pediatrician and trying every kind of formula there was, my sister finally took matters into her own hands and tried little Kathi on skim milk. Colic stopped after a couple of days. Seems her stomach just couldn't handle anything richer than that. Kathi is a lovely grown, healthy woman now so the skim milk didn't seem to cause her any problems - it just solved a big one. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

02-28-2012, 06:21 PM	#28
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	So glad your little darling is better. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel