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01-28-2013 at 9:04 AM
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Hi, I'm looking for some advice.  My DD was born on 11/29 at 5 weeks early so is now 8 weeks young.  She is FF and takes about 5oz every 4 hours or so.  She sleeps great at night usually only waking once.  My problem is during the day.  She cries nonstop and although she seems tired, she will not nap in any of the seats, swings, bouncer, etc we have...will only nap usually when held.  My DH and I seriously had to pass her back and forth all weekend trying to soothe her and then let her nap on us.  

The only time she's not crying is when the bottle is in her mouth, but the crying continues within minutes after eating.  She is never happy.  She's been on Similac Sensitive over a month but this is new within past couple weeks.  Could it be her formula? We have tried gas drops but doesn't seem to help.  She cries so much that I don't know when she's crying do to hunger.  

Kindly asking for any suggestions you may have as I'm going out of my mind :-)

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01-28-2013 at 9:26 AM
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Have you tried baby wearing? I know a lot of infants go through stages where they want to be held close to mom and dad, and baby wearing will at least allow you to have your hands free. Also, fussiness with babies tends to peak around 6 weeks and gradually gets better by 12 wks...since she was early, not sure how you would adjust that, but take heart that it usually does get better by 12 wks!
01-28-2013 at 9:42 AM
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I would take her to the doctor just to be checked out.  Just rule out anything like milk allergy or illness.  My little guy is a cuddle bug too and I've found my Ergo works wonders, it let's me get things done or play with my daughter and still make him happy.  I also found that the book 'The Happiest Baby on the Block' gave me some good tips that worked with my daughter.  Worth a try.  Make sure you take a little time for yourself.  It's ok to put her in her crib and walk away for a few minutes before you lose it.

I know it's really hard, my daughter was a very difficult baby and had colic so she would cry from 5-8 or 9 every night from the first night home (we actually went to the ER that night just to be told she's fine) until she was 3 months.  It is so stressful!  I also had a friend that's son wasn't diagnosed with food allergies until he was about 9 months.  He was always throwing up and crying.  It's so hard when they can't tell us what's wrong!  Good luck, I hope it's a phase and ends soon!!

 


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01-28-2013 at 9:44 AM
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Week 8 is a wonder week where they are making big developmental leaps and tend to want to be held. It should last a week or two. The Wonder Weeks book is a great read!

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01-28-2013 at 9:53 AM
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I agree with trying to baby wear. I'm actually sitting on my couch w my LO in the ergo as I type this. He has been crying constantly and even just holding him in my arms doesn't soothe him for long. There's something about being snuggled so tightly next to my body that instantly relaxes him. He also has severe reflux so I think being upright make him feel better too. And while I know it's incredibly frustrating in the moment, you really will miss the days where they just want to sit and be snuggled. I know everyone says it, but it really is true.

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01-28-2013 at 10:37 AM
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Thanks everyone.  Yes, I'm trying not to get frustrated but my DH is gone for 12 hours each day and I have no other help.  We have read Happiest Baby on the Block, so we do the swaddling, shushing, etc.  I also have a Bjorn and have worn her a couple times.  It seems to appease her slightly until she's removed when sleeping.  I didn't realize week 8 could be a growth spurt.  

I really struggle with when to feed her since I can't tell if she's hungry or just her usual crying.  I don't want to over feed her.  Ped had said not to exceed 32 ounces within 24 hour period and we Are already around 30.  

Ive scheduled a Ped appointment this afternoon at 3:30.  On the phone they suggested an ear infection.  Who knows.  Wll post an update, thanks again 


 
01-28-2013 at 11:00 AM
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It could be reflux or just digestive issues, which are both super common at this age. Ds was very colicy from 6 weeks until about 14 weeks, and then it was like he was a different baby and was suddenly happy all the time. We did put him on prevacid, but had clear reflux signs (arching the back while eating, hoarse cry even, which just means it was quite severe for him, and in fact he still needs it at 2 yrs old). We also had to hold him constantly until then. Dd is definitely getting fussier now at 4 weeks than she was a few weeks ago, but not at the level ds was. Usually her most fussy times are followed by gas, so I really do think it's all about the GI system at this age.  Unfortunately, it just takes time for the gut to mature. For us, gas drops and all those things never helped. Ds also wouldn't tolerate the carrier. Dd does, thank God, though she will sometimes fight it until she has gas/poops, and then she will sleep in it for hours.

Hang in there...it should get easier in a month or so.


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