[karenjoe]

Thanks everyone for taking time to reply to my post. Ok - I'm on board. I'm an attachment practicing lunatic. My hip hammock came in the mail yesterday. I'll try the swaddling thing after the bath and some "revised" holding time before bed, and keep going with the attachment games. I'll try to be strong and calm during the screaming. And when I can't take it anymore I'll figure out a way to get away. I'll also keep you posted on our progress. Wish me luck!!

[Ktates]

Karen-
good luck! Have you tried doing baby signs at all yet? That may help with some frustration as well perhaps. We brought home Aisling at 14 months and started with it right away...big help.
Hang in there!
Karen

[mikeintexas]

Hi Karen - I'm just now chiming in. I don't have any advice and it looks like you've got tons of good stuff from all the replies. But I will offer a word of support in hopes that things will get better. Man do I understand the pure exhaustion (last night was crash and burn for most of us in this household). Take some time to nourish your own needs when your kids are sleeping (e.g., steam bath, hot shower, CHOCOLATE, etc).

I wish you well. I so hope you can get through this tough time.

I did finally realize last night that we are running a marathon, not a sprint. But each step of the way is progress toward the finish line. Hang in there!

Mike

[sugarbabysmommy]

I also wanted to chime in and give you support. You've already gotten great advice, so I have little to add. Your little one has been home for so little time, I can only imagine what's going on in her little head. Hope this weeks is better for her and for you.

[aspenhall]

Try your new techniques for a week or 2 and re-evaluate each week. Write stuff down so you can see the progress. And definately it's a marathon!!!