Whenever Luisa was born Matt and I were living in Edinburgh, hundreds of miles away from our families. As you’d expect they were all super supportive and only too happy to visit us, help out with Luisa and let us have a break occasionally as she got older. Looking back on those first months now it’s all a fun blur of visiting uncles, aunties and grandparents. Of course, despite being spoilt with helpful house guests, we spent a great deal of time alone – especially Luisa and I.
Whilst the memories might be rose tinted four years down the line there is no denying the early days with a baby are hard work. I feel like with your first especially everything is SO daunting, there really is no manual and just when you’ve got it nailed… everything changes again. Milestones and leaps come thick and fast but that first six months is the most incredible transformation and a joy to witness. Especially when you’re firmly out the other side!!
The reason I’m taking this walk down memory lane is because I’m working with Infacol to spread the word about Colic Awareness Month. Infacol is Britain’s number one colic remedy and has been used by generations of parents to soothe trapped wind, colic and griping pain. It can be used from birth and is sugar, alcohol and colourant-free. Infacol want all new parents to know that there’s no manual, every day is different and we are all doing our very best. If your little one is showing signs of colic do visit their website or talk to your GP for more information – there’s no need to suffer alone. You can also use the tool below to enter to win a cute bundle of goodies from Infacol designed to make the first 6 months with a new baby easier for everyone.
Both Matt and I know we are so lucky to have had supportive families behind us, they’ve definitely had a really positive impact on our parenting experience so far. As I said before in the early days they were ready to muck in when visiting and always just a phone-call away for support. Once we moved back home of course we had more day to day input which was fab. That said… by far the greatest ‘gift’ our families gave us was the headspace to figure things out on our own.
Honestly, with the benefit of hindsight, I can’t thank them enough for knowing when to offer advice and when to let us find our way. Like most families there were times when we had a different approach and that can feel difficult – especially as a knew parent but here’s the truth… Four years down the line, I’ve got a wonderful daughter who is loved beyond measure and we are all immensely proud of.
If you’re reading this as a new parent and are sometimes struggling to stand firm in your parenting choices my advice would be to take a deep breath, do your research and trust your gut. I really hope that your family adjust to your new role too and give you the freedom to parent your way.
Prize bundle includes a sleep suit, Infacol, Izzie the elephant cuddly toy and muslin cloth.
Such a lovely post. I am pregnant with my first baby and also live far from family so this resonated with me a lot x
I am entering for a friend who is due any day . Hope baby will not be screaming with colic….but we know help is on hands for a much loved and trusted brand .
Yes both my children had colic
yes my eldest did and it was so stressful x
I’ve had 7 children and so far 3 have had colic, im due number 8 in 3 weeks and praying we avoid it this time!!
Yes @ seems to last forever especially at 3am
I have had two children and have been lucky, neither has ever had colic
yep, my newborn is starting to suffer x
I found infacol the best to use for my daughter when she was a baby and suffering with colic
Sadly both my twins had colic, I hope my new grandchild does not when she arrives any day now 🙂
yes both my boys where terrible for it Im hoping for less this time around with my little girl… this bundle would be fantastic for her… shes due in a few weeks time 😀
Luckily, none of my children had it.
My first baby had it this was a life saver
No none of mine have yet
My bottle fed babies did but not the ones I breast fed
no but my friend’s daughter did.
Thankfully none of my children have had collic
Thankfully not x
We arent due until november but im hoping not!
No, we’ve been lucky so far. Hoping the youngest will not develop it.
I have had three children and one got collic, it was a very stressful and tiring time
Luckily, no. Though family friends have had baby with colic.
mine had collic and it was a nightmare!!!
Yes my eldest suffered terribly. Was so tough.
No, we’ve been lucky to never have had it.
Luckily no but my friends baby did and she had such a bad time with it so i’m thankful it missed us
no was lucky she didnt suffer with colic
colic is the worst!
I have 3 children, my first two didn’t but my last baby did and it was tough x
No my little girl didn’t suffer from Colic, but my friends little boy did and it was horrible, poor little soul.
Yes, my eldest did
Luckily I can answer No and Fingers crossed for the next one 🙂
no fortunately not
2 of my 6 babies had colic x
My son did but my daughter didn’t
I have been lucky as none of mine did but my best friend’s little boy did and she had terrible trouble. A close friend is now pregnant and so it would be lovely to win for her new bubba. Thank you
We was very lucky and never encountered colic.
My little 9 month old granddaughter had colic, it’s so distressing watching them scream, we did use Infacol and it was very good! I also used Infacol when my 3 children had colic too, that was up to 35 years ago!
Yes it’s so heartbreaking to see at times x
Luckily no though family members have had it x
Just a touch when we went over to formula from breast, and Infacol got us through it!