Hi
So wish I had found this "touchy" area months ago! My DD is 7 months now and big time touchy. I read the other posts and am so relieved to hear a familiar story, am sure people think I just exaggerate when I tell them about her. I had to carry her all day long for her first 7 weeks, she screamed anytime I put her down. She hated her pram and the car and other people!! She has improved greatly, doesn't mind her pushchair, still not keen on the car and ok with people she knows. She has shown signs recently of SA, following me around the room with her eyes!
Two things I want to ask about. She still wakens at night and the only way I can get her to settle is to feed her. I've tried AP her but it takes an hour and a half till she wears herself out. She is well established on solids now so I can't think she needs the feed (although she does take a fair amount, not just snack). I wondered if anyone has tried PU/PD on their touchy? It worked a treat on my textbook DS, but I'm not so sure it would work on her. She gets in a real state when she's upset, screams, doesn't want comforted and sobs for ages once settled. I'm nervous about even trying it! She's also still swaddled! Have just let one arm out this week.
Other thing is she starts nursery next month, again I'm nervous. Have started her 2 months before I go back to work as I think it's going to be a slow process. Worried that the staff will wonder what's hit them. It's like she eyes people up when she meets them, everyone tries to coax a smile out, but no luck usually. It's funny because when she is around familiar people she is full of life and screeches at her brother to play with her!
Any advice welcome! Or just chats!
Thanks, Nikki