Ade
I was in the same situation as you, baby crying non-stop. I also insisted not to give the pacifier, but had to succumb to it cos she will take in more wind the more she cry, although she does not have colic. The pacifier, as told by PD too, can comfort the baby and give a sense of security, helping her to sleep better too. You can wean her off the pacifier after 4 months, but don't totally restrict baby off the pacifier at this stage when she need it most (according to PD).
I can also understand how you feel about ur MIL. I heard from a friend, she has a colleague whose baby kept crying and crying for a few days after they came back from the park one evening. Seems like to the elderly, they felt that it's the "spirits" coming out in late evening that "frightened" the baby. This could be the main reason why some elders insist on us bringing babies home "before sun-set". Maybe ur MIL is thinking towards this direction. Strange, but up to individual to believe..
Jaymickey
Janelle looks chubby!! How heavy is she? My gal is going 10 weeks, she weighs slightly over 5kg now.
Bigtoes
The photos are really interesting! I also recorded some clips on Rachael lifting her head up for at least a minute, but forgot which date! Should have done a proper record..
Breadmum
If ur boy does not burp easily, try sitting him up. I do it with my gal, and I speak softly in her ears to tell her to burp, and tried to imitate her burp. In the end, she will burp easily without me even patting on her back!!
Shazz
I am using Fitti 360 S-size for my gal too, and I lurve it as well! I bought 2 cartons at one shot (Small and Medium) when she use the Fitti NB. Got promotion when I bought, One carton contains 6 packs, and only costs $60 a carton, which comes out to $10 per pack!
too bad promo over...
Mei
You can try using SebaMEd ph5.5 Baby Facial Cream for ur boy. It work wonders on my gal's face when she has a very bad milk rash outbreak on her cheeks some weeks ago, to the extent of the skin drying badly and peeling off. After using the cream, the whole ugly patches disappear in 2 days! You can get from Robinsons, $2o++ i think. It's really very worth buying, now I use it everytime she has small marks or rashes on her face
dseptkon
What milk teats do you use for ur boy? NUK milk teats are good as they imitate the mummy's nipple.
Wingkei
Why don't u try to negotiate with ur hubby? Say for me, Saturday night for his parents, Sunday for mine! Weekddays, rest at home with BB!
Nelc
Try monitoring ur baby for any signs of discomfort, if not, a PD's visit will be more assuring. Actually, boiling takes a longer time to sterilise and also use up too much gas+water. I relented to buying a steam steriliser, 6 mins and its done, with only 120ml water! Try repairing ur steriliser? For ur pump parts, I think u can get them @ Paragon, The Fisrt Few Years shop.
Lanolin
ME!! Rachael has been showing fussiness in the evenings and night before her sleep time. She can cry out her lungs over nothing, and soothe only when I walk her around the house and pat her continuosly for 15 mins at least.
MUMMIES, how much is ur baby feeding now? My gal is 9Wks+ le, but still taking only 120ml for the past 2 weeks. Only once or twice more than tt, ard 160ml. I tried to increase her feeds, but ended up wasting the FM with 10ml-20ml left.