Grumpy during growth spurt? « Back to Group Discussions

[kjourdan]

My little guy is going through his 6-week growth spurt and besides being ultra hungry and sleepy, his temperament has changed from pretty laid back to "don't put me down!"  Anyone else had this happen while their kiddo went through a growth spurt?

[livelovelaugh]

NAK, but YES, YES, YES!
 

[TenzinsMama]

Oh yeahhhhhh... We had a couple nights in a row last week, at the 6 week mark, where she was inconsolable during a couple hours in the evening... And kinda cranky during the day when she was awake, too.  I couldn't put her down, either!  I was thinking it was a growth spurt, too... That, and some gas issues since we were having some little problems with the latch at times (minor tongue tie, the L/C has said).  Thankfully, things are so much better now.  There is a book out that talks about the fussiness that happens just prior to a growth spurt, and resolves after a milestone has passed... I borrowed it from a friend a couple of times, and it really did seem to make sense when it came to DS and what he was going through at different times. 

Hopefully the grumpy times pass quickly for you! 

[kjourdan]

Ok, glad to hear that I am not the only one!  It makes sense since they are growing so much, but I didn't specifically remember this happening with my daughter.  He is a little cheerier today...

[frioct3]

Originally Posted by TenzinsMama 

Oh yeahhhhhh... We had a couple nights in a row last week, at the 6 week mark, where she was inconsolable during a couple hours in the evening... And kinda cranky during the day when she was awake, too.  I couldn't put her down, either!  I was thinking it was a growth spurt, too... That, and some gas issues since we were having some little problems with the latch at times (minor tongue tie, the L/C has said).  Thankfully, things are so much better now.  There is a book out that talks about the fussiness that happens just prior to a growth spurt, and resolves after a milestone has passed... I borrowed it from a friend a couple of times, and it really did seem to make sense when it came to DS and what he was going through at different times. 

Hopefully the grumpy times pass quickly for you! 

Do you remember what the book is called?  I'd be interested in reading about this.

[TenzinsMama]

I can't recall what the book is called... I had signed it out from the library, and I can totally picture what the cover looks like in my head, just not the title... I'll see if I can ask a friend a mine, who I know has the book. 

[butterfly_mommy]

Yep I have a 6 week old grump here too. During the day she is ok as long as I am holding her, she wont even tolerate me putting her down to tie on my wrap. The last 3 evenings from about 8:30-10:30 she has been wanting to nurse but the whining, crying, pulling at and pushing away from the boob but then crying and screaming to get back on. This seriously makes me want to rip my nipples off! It really drives me batty and I am trying to be patient and remind myself this will pass (until the next growth spurt) Tonight it took my awhile to settle her down to sleep, she fell asleep just lying on the bed at about 10:30 but then woke a half hour later so I nursed her but then I realized the time so I needed to changer her and get her into some clothes for the night and of course that woke her and she was not happy about that. I just got her back to sleep with nursing and lots of settling. I should go to bed now but I need a few mins to myself. 

I remember DS being super grumpy as well at 6 weeks.

[TenzinsMama]

butterfly, I could have written that post!  lol.

Just wondering... Isn't the peak of crying happening around 8 weeks or so?  We are getting to the 8 week mark in a couple of days.  Maybe then we can all experience a decrease in the fussiness!

[sraplayas]

We are at six weeks now and yesterday had a very long, somewhat stressfull day out of the house (in and out of the car, etc.). DS was inconsolable by the end of the afternoon. Then he slept during his normal "awake" period---7:30-10:30 and woke up all throughout the night! (meanwhile, of course, i haven't napped in days and am feeling like a zombie!) I think this might have been the day, but am also wondering if we are entering another stage of growth spurts.

[kjourdan]

6 weeks is when it "struck" for us.  Hopefully he will get back in a rhythm soon!  But I feel your pain, because last night my little guy did NOT want to go back to bed at 4:00 a.m....he had slept more during the day yesterday too, so I am thinking he was just well-rested and ready to party.  He eventually went back down, but sheesh!

[TenzinsMama]

I just read something that talked about the 'crying curve' in infants... It says that infants reach the peak of crying between 6 and 8 weeks.  After 12 weeks, it really levels off.  Interesting!

[FaithHopeLove29]

Originally Posted by TenzinsMama 

I just read something that talked about the 'crying curve' in infants... It says that infants reach the peak of crying between 6 and 8 weeks.  After 12 weeks, it really levels off.  Interesting!

This is encouraging :) we've been having a very fussy baby, especially as he starts to fall asleep - he seems to get even fussier when he's sleepy and that keeps him awake, which is so frustrating! I definitely saw each of the growth spurts (1 week, 3 weeks, 6 weeks), but now at almost 10 weeks he's still pretty fussy. I'll be interested to see if he follows the 'crying curve'.

[redbird77]

Originally Posted by butterfly_mommy 

...she has been wanting to nurse but the whining, crying, pulling at and pushing away from the boob but then crying and screaming to get back on.

Oh, I know this! 

[wanderinblues]

Originally Posted by redbird77 

Oh, I know this! 

yes, it's so frustrating! makes me cry too :/ we have been giving him a bottle of pumped milk when he gets like that. it's not every day and just once in the evening, but i hate it that he doesn't want my boob. he will be screaming and freaking out looking so hungry but i can't get him to nurse (even though my milk has let down). but put a bottle in his mouth and he quiets down and drains it and is reasonably manageable afterwards.

[phathui5]

Yup! Ds was doing that on Tuesday. He wanted to sleep (while being held) or nurse and that was it.