I just need some support from other parents that are going through having a high need baby or have been through it. My two and a half month old is a high need baby and I'm having a very hard time coping with it. I'm irritable, and tired and i can' tfunction half the time. I've tried finding some support groups but they don't exist where i live. I'm just exhausted and i need help.
2006-11-26 10:29:52 · 5 answers · asked by smurfette1430 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I have found Dr. Sears to be a wonderful resource.
Do you have family or close friends near you? Maybe they can help you out a bit so you could at least take a nap! Lack of sleep cannot be helping the situation!
Good luck!
2006-11-26 10:34:13 · answer #1 · answered by seaelen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been there. I loved my sling with my high need baby! (http://www.mayawrap.com). I just held her and nurtured her and loved her, trying to cuddle her as much as I could and she turned into the most delightful toddler you ever met, so it doesn't last forever. In fact by 4 months things got a lot easier and by 7 months it was even better. Just let the housework go for awhile (or hire a maid if you can afford it) and hold him. I found that most of what frustrated me was when I had other agendas or other ideas of what I should get done. When I just focused on her it was great. As for the sleep, the best thing I did was let her sleep in my bed. Then when she woke up I'd nurse her back to sleep and roll over and fall asleep myself. She transitioned to her own bed very easily when she was ready.
2006-11-26 19:25:32 · answer #2 · answered by AerynneC 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't say what type of needs your baby has. My daughter is a special needs baby. She has low muscle tone, scoliosis, club foot, G-tube, and a Nissen fundoplication. She just turned a year old. She weighed 2 pounds 10 oz at birth. She weighs 15 and half pounds now. You can email me at mommy77@operamail.com if there is any questions I can answer for you. There are no support groups herre either. If you email me please put high need baby in the subject. I don't open stuff if I don't know what it is.
2006-11-26 18:47:40 · answer #3 · answered by mommyofthree 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
family is going to be your best bet. I highly suggest you get more emotional support for you and phisical support for the youngster. I would suggest talking to your ped. and see if they know others with kids in your area. good luck
2006-11-26 18:33:01 · answer #4 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i knew that
2006-11-26 18:31:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋