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Latest post on 28 January 2013 - 14:16

sounds like the typical witching hour, yes. my DS also went through this. and i recall it getting better at 8 weeks BUT i also attribute it to working with cecile. we implemented a strict bedtime routine (feed, bath, feed and in bed) that we follow to this day (DS is almost 13 months old now). it also turned out that DS hated rocking. and i rocked him. so the more i rocked, the more he cried. the more he cried, the more i rocked. vicious circle! sometime less is more with babies. i wanted to do GF but it stressed me out completely - because there is no baby like a typical GF baby! (in my opinion) - and yes, it doesnt really go well with a breastfed baby. i was crying my eyes out because DS wouldnt sleep/eat/burp when GF said he "should". DH got so fed-up and we had the best bbq with all my GF books LOL i then read the baby whisperer book and loosely applied the EASY routine. MUCH MUCH better! as long as you remember your baby's awake time - according to his/her age - then it'll be smooth sailing. it sounds like you are doing a great job so far - well done! and good luck, it does get better.

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Latest post on 28 January 2013 - 13:46

Between those hours a lot of babies like to cluster feed, basically spend that time in your arms feeding on and off. If you let her do that is she happy, it might just be that she wants to tank herself up for the night and you are not letting her? Or it could be that she is not getting enough sleep during the day and is too overtired to nap. Be careful with Gina Ford (or an scheduled feeding routine) and breastfeeding, they often don't mix well. <em>edited by kiwispiers on 28/01/2013</em>

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Latest post on 28 January 2013 - 11:37

my baby used to be very fussy at that time also. One day I got tired, put him in a baby carrier went to the park for a walk, and suddenly no crying any more. Also, why dont you try carrying him in a carrier around the house, sometimes they just want to be held while you walk, sitting does not work.

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Latest post on 28 January 2013 - 11:33

my baby used to be very fussy at that time also. One day I got tired, put him in a baby carrier went to the park for a walk, and suddenly no crying any more. Also, why dont you try carrying him in a carrier around the house, sometimes they just want to be held while you walk, sitting does not work.

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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 21:30

All my children have been the same around that age - we call it the witching hours. I honestly can't remember how many weeks it lasted for but I don't think it's that long. Retrospectively of course, at the time it feels like it goes on for ever! Like AnonDubai, I can't give any advice, it's just one of those things that passes in time. I have vague recollections of breastfeeding my last baby throughout my other children's dinner/bath/story/bed routine in order to try to keep him quiet while I got them organised. He was much less likely to cry when he had a boob in his mouth :)

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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 20:12

My DS is now 7 months-old and I can remember him doing the same thing you mention at exactly the same age! I was with my mother at the time and I can remember her telling everyone that my son was fussy every evening so that is how I remember. I have no advice for you, other than to say that he eventually stopped doing that, and we didn't do anything. It just happened, so inshallah the same will happen with your DD.

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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 20:03

I would try to get the reflux sorted..that will help! believe me..

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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 20:02

This is very normal for a little one at that age... all three of mine started off amazingly so and by week 6 they all went through this stage... only one of the three had chronic colic...the other two were just plain grumpy at that hour! Actually want to call it uncomfortable and not grumpy.A warm bath used to help...see that they are not too hungry before you bath...and take your time...no rush...this is precious bonding time.Here in Dubai a walk after the bath and a bit of milk helps to sooth the uneasiness...in both of you! I do agree though to make sure with paed that baby is 100% well... except for the slight hic up!

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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 19:35

TDB my little boy was the same at that age and that exact time, sometimes it would go onto to midnight. He is 7 months now and still get a little fussy every now around that time- they call it the witching hour :) We started a proper bedtime routine at around 6/7 weeks because of this, we followed the Gina Ford bedtime routine which is 5pm feed, 5.45 bath, feed, bed. For the first 3-4 days he would still fuss around bedtime and it would take us 2 hours to get him to sleep but once he was asleep he would go until 3amish with a dream feed at 10. This routine worked for us because he fussed between 5-7 instead of well into the night which for us meant my dh or I were not pacing the room with him at 10pm and we had some time together. The first week was hard and challenging but no where need as hard as having your baby fuss/cry for 4 plus hours.. I promise it will get better xxx

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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 19:24

TDB when mine were little (many years back) I called it crises time. Trying to prepare for DH coming home getting dinner organised and the wind down for the day.Babies feel any anxiety you have.As you say it could also be a growth spurt. Acid reflux could also be a factor. I am sure you will get a lot more advice from 'new'r moms'.All the best. <em>edited by Nomad on 27/01/2013</em>

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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 19:24

Hi, My advice would def be to go to a paed. Just to be sure there is nothing wrong with her.. My baby (although already 7y ago), had more or less the same..She was the easiest baby, but all of the sudden, she started having these crying hours...at least one hour a day she cried (an I mean she cried big times!)..(and you would know..that is long)..Going to few dr..some of them even said: Aaaach madam, all babies cry! (make you feel like you are an overworried stupid first time mom), but as a mom you can tell the difference between a cry for attention and a cry that there is something wrong. Only after few weeks of crying, we finally saw a 'good' paed. He saw that my daughter was suffering from reflux and that was the reason for crying. We had never suspected it, as she was not throwing up, or giving back milk.. But her throat was very red , meaning her milk was always coming up causing irritation..(without vomiting).. So I am not saying that this is the problem in your case,..as I think babies can cry for several reasons..just saying take her to paed..let someone exam her...If you are worried, go to the doctor! Goodluck and hope you find the problem soon..

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