I'd just like to say thanks to miniMia although it's not my baby. Sometimes all the books in the world cant help when someone is at the end of their tether. I'm in Zürich so I cant just pop in and offer help, if it was someone in the Zürich region I would.

Isolation, being in a different country and no one to turn to must be hell on earth, especially when dealing with a constantly crying baby. Muffin have you been to the Mutterberatung? (parents advice) Are there any English speaking Mother and kids group in your region? You'd probably feel a hell of a lot better if you could physically talk to another Mum or even have her take over for a couple of hours. If it's colic then I hope it's the 6 month one and your little one will soon stop crying.

Try and get some support as soon as possible no one is a perfect mum overnight, there is no shame in getting help, good luck and don't hesitate to come back on line and blow off steam if things are getting too much.

All the best to you and the baby, Lynn