Sleepless in Ohio!!!

[Alex]

Hi,

I need some advice or just to know that there are other moms out there going thru the same thing!! So, my 7 month old baby is very high needs and has been pretty much since birth! I love him so much...he's just SO fussy even at 7 months! I've tried pretty much everything to help him (special formula--Nutramigen, Prevacid for his acid reflux, etc...etc...) Nothing seems to make him happy. Should I just accept the fact that maybe I just have a high needs baby who might just be that way even though all of his needs are met?? I also have a 2 year old and feel so bad for him sometimes because I can't give him all of the attention he deserves because I'm dealing w/ his little brother. I just wonder sometimes when all this fussiness will end...I haven't slept thru the night since the day he was born and I'm utterly exhausted!! It's taken a toll on my marriage, my self-esteem about being a good enough mother, etc....I know I shouldn't complain because I have 2 healthy boys and a good husband and family...I just feel so frustrated SO much of the time. I feel like everyone around me has these happy, smiley babies and I'm still feeling like I have a colicky newborn. Any suggestions, words of wisdom...anything would be great!!! Thanks!

[damd]

Mine didn't get better until he started to eat solids.

Once, he was eating solids and less bottle we swiched from Nutranagen to Simulac. (H*ll of a lot cheaper ) Eventually we took him off of formula and put him on milk.

It's horrible I know but it will get better.

[Alex]

Thanks for the reply! I know it will eventually get better...it's just hard dealing w/ the fussiness, etc. The sleepless nights are rough, too. He's on solids and has been for the past month--still no better. Maybe by his 1st birthday??!!