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[TexasbyStorm]

This was my 3rd child, I feel your struggle in my gut. Nothing has made me feel more exhausted, defeated, frustrated. Her older siblings who were 7 and 5 were terrified of her, because any moment she would start crying and never stop. She also hated being in the car, a road trip was out of the question. It all began to change when she became mobile. However she had severe stranger anxiety for a good 18 months. Finally she outgrew all of it and became a fun, funny, adorable kid. She's a well adjusted professional college grad now. It does get better, but I know in the trenches that doesn't mean a lot. Hang in there mama!

[Brittoxo]

Just remember this is temporary and not forever ask and get the help you need for rest and self time

[Badgirlgibbs]

The “he’s too difficult for anyone else to watch” got me 😢 my daughter had colic and this hits hard I feel like I have some trauma with dealing for almost a year of it

[stephanietaylor]

My 3rd child was colicky. It's was the hardest struggle. I ended up with post partum depression because of it. Hang in there momma. There's a light at the end of the tunnel. It will get better. You are doing amazing.

[janasmith]

You are a wonderful mother, just remember that ❤

[annagardner]

So relatable. My baby girl has a bad acid reflux. She is 4 months old and I am living one day at a time. Sending hugs to you.

[lysemmy]

Oh man I can relate to that, especially the mom guilt when you have other kids who are craving your attention and you're just fighting to stay mentally emotionally and physically afloat. God bless you and all the hard working mommas and fathers

[bernice]

❤❤❤❤ babies need so much love ❤❤❤ just continue to love & have patience cause one day your baby will be an adult and it happens quicker then you think. I’m a 55 year old Mom of 2 and Nanny to 4 beautiful grand children 🥰😘❤ ~ ✌🏼

[rswastelnd]

My daughter Susan was like this. I eliminated many things from my diet which solved her problem. I however lost 70 lbs because I was nursing and eating a very healthy but limited diet. No dairy. No chocolate. No processed or fried foods. No veggies that cause gas.

[EmiliaCenteno-lw]

Being a mom is hard but to let you know your the best mom ever you take care ok our kids you love your kids you're always there for them and all they need is you ❤❤😊

[Gucciblackberry]

I applaud you women that have more than one child. Having the patience for this is crazy and other worldly to me, I could never deal with that, I will be baby free, but trust, someday all the sleepless nights and long days will be worth it and will pass. Good job to all you mamas❤

[emj]

I was colicky too but the car is the only way I feel asleep FSR... You are so patient & loving! Im sure you have tried everything by now but just in case; laying him on his tummy over your lap may help! ❤❤❤ AMAZING job too btw!

[alyssastorey]

This was 100% my second born. He didn’t start sleeping through the night until he was over 16 months old. We didn’t have a date night until he was 14 months old. He woke up at least 3-4 times a night his entire first year. He did not like the stroller or car seat. I used to have to stop in parking lots to hold him and nurse him just to drive 15-20 minutes to the store. He was constantly in the carrier for contact naps for 12 months. It was HARD. Like hard hard. But eventually the fog lifted. He will turn 2 in May and he now sleeps through the night and also takes a 2 to 2.5 hour nap alone in his own crib every day. He loves playing with his big sister and daddy, he is watched for an hour every Sunday at church, he loves sleep overs (!!! Still can’t believe it) at his grandparents house which allows my husband and I to go on dates again. He is a very sweet and silly little boy. The best. I look back and can’t believe our past struggles are over. Now to navigate the toddler years 🩵

[elvirakracker]

I know you probably get lots of advice and every bday is not the same but having the baby see a chiropractor was a game changer. Prayers you both can get some relief. You are a good mama! This too shall pass. ❤

[SENSEF]

Fair warning - It doesn't "always get better." Turns out my sleepless colicky baby is an Autistic child. 8 years old still a terrible sleeper, needs constant attention, massive screaming meltdowns, and doesn't trust others to babysit (life threatening food allergies and sensory issues make basic caretaking tasks extremely anxiety ridden for my child, only trusts Mommy). I don't mean to scare anyone, but this a reminder that the plattitudes don't apply to everyone. Some of us continue to suffer for many, many years or even endlessly.

[jordenthegreat]

I completely feel for you. Thank you for sharing. I had an incredibly difficult time the first year of motherhood and just felt like a complete failure. Come to find out after talking with other parents that my experience was not the norm. My daughter was very much like your babe. I was so desperate for any sleep, I had no enjoyment for so long. My husband and I had our first date night at 9 months. Even after a year old difficulties continued but now almost 2 years in we are getting some relief.

[Jackie..O..]

Solidarity! My sorry any is like this! He’s very clingy. But I know how fast this first year flies and I just keep focusing on how blessed we are that he’s healthy and that I’m healthy enough to give him the care he needs ❤ I use the time awake at night to pray and have some alone time. It’s been such a game changer to just try and keep my mentality shifted toward the positive. Have some affirmations that I say when I feel the frustration coming. “Thank God for our health. Thank God for his cute little face. Thank God for big sibling helpers. Thank God for my wonderful husband. Thank God for the abundance we have. Thank God for this house.” ❤❤❤❤

[jamierice]

God bless you! My colicky baby is 31 now and I still remember it like it was yesterday. He was so demanding and hard!! Thank God for support systems!!! You’re doing great!

[lizjaalouk]

Have you tried eliminating diary and getting baby on a probiotic? My baby was extremely colicky for the first 8 weeks of life. Ped said it’s normal for 4-6 months and I just was not having that. Did my own research (I’m a registered nurse fyi) - found that colic is thought to be a gut imbalance in baby. 3 weeks after probiotics, my baby was a different child. Stopped crying and started smiling! Highly recommend Evivo probiotic.

[laralabronbaldwin]

I so feel you! It’s a hard journey, and definitely tests you in all the ways. Not finishing tasks etc is frustrating, not having any free time, but the hardest bit for me is not giving my other children the time and attention they also need and crave, and not being able to leave them with anyone as they’re too tricky for a babysitter etc.

Sending love! God only sends us what we can handle, and we always have to step up that next level, in the process it feels an eternity, but once through it we come out stronger and with better coping skills! ❤