Dear Mom: There is no question that a baby requires a great deal of physical and emotional energy. I don't think comments like "This too shall pass" (although it will) are what you need to hear right now. It is great that you are breastfeeding, but if your sanity is at stake, maybe you should consider asking another family member to give the baby an occasional bottle, so you can get a moment for yourself. Next, I am a great believer in letting your child suck on his thumb. In that way, he can comfort himself whenever he feels the need. By three months of age, a baby can do this without your help. You won't need to be jumping up and down to pop a soother in his mouth whenever something causes him grief. Lastly, I would suggest you work on sleep routines. It's much easier to encourage good sleep habits at this age rather than later in life. Please read my article on Sleep Solutions for Babies posted on the Balancetv.ca site. Lastly, make sure you get out of the house. From one mother to another, work on your routine and rituals, and you will be able to carve out some time for yourself. In the meantime, grab a good book so you can feed your mind while feeding the baby. Good luck! Cathryn Tobin