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mom4bz
LIF Zygote
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Tell me it gets better?
My two week old is a nonstop crier. We have gone through three formulas and he still cries all the time. My two year old is NOT adjusting well at all. He is sad and jealous and wants our attention all the time. The first night home he asked to be swaddled and keeps stealing the baby's pacifier. I am still recovering from the c-section. I don't know how much longer I can take this! Sorry for the vent 
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Posted 7/12/12 10:08 PM  |
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apwmjc
Love my little man
Member since 12/10 1901 total posts
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Amy
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Re: Tell me it gets better?
 It does & will get better!
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| Posted 7/12/12 10:11 PM |
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Bridex100
Two Under Two Mommy
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Momx100
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Re: Tell me it gets better?
It gets worse and then gets better.
I thought I was going to lose it at month 2. Months 3-6 were probably the easiest, when the younger one isn't mobile yet but he's happy in a swing, exersaucer, bouncer, etc.
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| Posted 7/12/12 10:23 PM |
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SpiceGirl
Dream big
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j
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Re: Tell me it gets better?
oh man...those first few months can be rough...especially if you have a crier. My DD cried ALL THE TIME. Sometimes for hours and hours. Nothing was physically wrong with her...she just cried.
Each month she got a bit better...but I didn't think I was going to make it. The only advice I can give is to accept help when it's offered and sleep whenever you can. If help is not offered...then ask. It's the only way you'll get through!
Maybe a relative or DH can watch the baby and you can have special alone time with your 2 yr old.
Good luck!
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| Posted 7/12/12 11:45 PM |
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aliwnec10
mom of 3 boys
Member since 4/06 11426 total posts
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Ali
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Re: Tell me it gets better?
my ds#2 was miserable the first 2 months. When he was awake, he was crying. We switched formulas 5 times and reflux meds 3 times before finding something that worked. Once we found the right formula, he was a new baby. By 3 months, he became the easiest happiest baby ever. Still is at 6 months.  It does get easier!!!!
As for your 2 year old, i don't have advice on that one. My son was 3 1/2 when his brother came along so he understood a bit more and was more patient.
Just make sure you make time for #1 and ask him to help by throwing out the dirty diapers or holding up a toy or anything else. Make him feel important.
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| Posted 7/13/12 7:07 AM |
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fdnywife
Mommy of 3 and 4 rescues
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Re: Tell me it gets better?
awww, It does get better. My sister just came over with her little ones and I thought... OMG I went through this? How did I survive? But I did and now things are SO much easier. Ask for help if you need it. A lot of friends and relatives want to help, especially while the kids are young. 
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| Posted 7/13/12 7:39 AM |
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JenMarie
One day at a time
Member since 11/07 7397 total posts
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Jennifer
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Tell me it gets better?
Those first few months were torture. I couldn't take the colic. By month 4 things started to get better and by month 6 things were really great. Now, I get compliments all the time about how happy DD is. If they only knew what i went through in the beginning...
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| Posted 7/13/12 8:24 AM |
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Priscilla10
LIF Adolescent
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Re: Tell me it gets better?
It definitely does get better! Those first few months can be absolute torture. I was miserable at first between all of the crying, reflux and being a scared new parent. I probably cried just as much as the baby! It took me awhile to get back into the swing of things and to start feeling better but gradually everything started to improve. Hang in there!
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| Posted 7/13/12 10:34 AM |
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