PTSD when baby screams
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Same. My cranio therapist who helped my baby, told me to do breath work. And it’s helped me tremendously. And if I do it while holding my kids they calm as well. One quick deep breath in and slowly release it out through the mouth. Repeat as often as you need, it directly calms your vagus nerve. Godspeed moma!
One thing my husband and I do is immediately let the other know when we are feeling the rage come on and do a swap out. Or if we are alone we would step outside or away (assuming baby is somewhere safe like the crib). We also just pick up our son and immediately walk outside for a reset. It usually calms him down quickly if he’s having a really rough nap time or something.
Get loops or noise cancelling headphones
Get checked to see if you have postpartum depression. It's important for you and your baby
Our son is 13 months now, and we still get triggered by this. It has gotten SO much better, so I think it’s something that gets better with time. I don’t have any wise words of wisdom, but I think it’s only someone who had a colicky baby can fully understand. I am so happy to hear that you’re past the worst of it, though!