Mentally Struggling

My baby boy is 6 weeks and struggling with reflux so much the past few weeks. I’m mentally drained. I’ve tried everything and nothing works, it seems to actually be getting worse. As a result, neither of us are sleeping well, I’m mentally exhausted with 2 hours of sleep normally, I want to scream. I was so excited to be a mom and I’m absolutely miserable all the time. I feel like I’m failing him as we’re both too tired to play or anything. It’s so hard to not be so angry. I know it’s not his fault, it’s just so hard. Others seem to have it together, starting routines and getting sleep stretches. I’m lucky if I get an hour at a time in the bassinet, where he normally needs to be held 24/7. At this point I just hate being a mom. Everything says, oh it’ll get better. I’m tired and drained now & need this to pass. I’m going insane with the screaming, crying, spit up, and lack of sleep. I just don’t know how to cope at this point.

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Poor mama 😢 You need a break! Exhaustion is the enemy! Do you have anyone that can take care of baby for a couple hours while you get some sleep, get out of the house, do something for yourself!?

It gets better babe! I was in your shoes two weeks ago feels like a lifetime! Reach out to his doc!!! Mine prescribed reflux meds and he’s been doing so much better!

You got this. It's exhausting being a mother. You're feelings are valid but don't give up on your baby. The baby feels your energy, practice things that might make you feel calm. Don't worry about what others are doing find something that works for you and the baby. Thank you for sharing and don't get discouraged. Make sure you and the baby are bonding talk to your baby sing to your baby, whatever helps you be more calm integrated in the day-to-day. Whether it be music, dancing, singing TV time. And I have to say this, if you feel frustrated beyond normal reach out to whoever is your support system because that's how babies become vulnerable. Have patience.

It will get better it's all new to you and maybe not what you expected but you have the power of turning things around and making this a positive experience for you and the baby. Journal if it helps and I have a therapist and I recommend a therapist for anyone who feels they're struggling it helps talking to someone. Feel free to reach out if you ever want to talk about it more. Without judgment

Regarding reflux talk to your pediatrician, there are things that can help our babies are around the same age and I get woken up several times at night it's hard. And there were times he's squirmy wormy, I just try burping again , I looked up YouTube videos and exercises they recommend with the baby like moving their little legs and rubbing their tummy.

I could have written this myself🥺 I’m so sorry I know exactly how you’re feeling right now.. my boys on reflux meds and doing everything they say nothing is helping. I’m going to stop dairy and soy to see if that makes a difference, maybe your boy has some type of intolerance?

I’m sorry you’re feeling this way mama 💕 definitely talk to your pediatrician about it because I did and they put her on meds and she is doing so much better. They also gave me other pointers like keeping her upright after feeds and pacing her feeds and offering lots of burps during nursing sessions. Hang in there mama.

I’m so sorry you are feeling this way. Just wanted to share that you are not alone. I am nowhere near a routine and things are not at all what I thought they would be. I feel like I am not doing anything right. We just do the best we can, you are not alone. I hope things get better for you and baby soon 💕

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