My husband and I have to care for our daughter in shifts because she is demanding and intense. She is very healthy and strong, (going on 8 months, never been sick, born 8.7 healthy as a horse) And yes, breast SS, SHE DID GET BOOB JUICE FOR 6 MONTHS. Anyways, ever since she's been 4-5 months old, she has been fussy and cantankerous no matter what. We feed her, play with her, ensure she is dry and fresh, wipe her down or wash her throughout the day (she crawls and gets messy) and spoil her with every baby gadget known to man. Then we love on her some more. What more can we do? Her sleep times are our cherished moments of peace and time for ourselves. My son slams his door when she's awake and zones out on on PSP so he doesn't have to hear her non stop whining, or goes outside to play with his buddies. She feels like more of a burden than a part of the family. How can we get her to calm down? Doc says she is not colicky, and she certainly has not missed any meal...22.2lbs and 29 in long.
2006-07-26 09:04:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
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2006-07-26 09:10:35 · update #1
Is it possible that she's tired? My son gets like that sometimes when he's really tired but doesn't want to take a nap.
It could also be teething...have you tried to sooth sore gums in case that's the problem? Try some baby Tylenol or teething rings that go in the freezer.
I hope you can figure out what the problem is...good luck!!
2006-07-26 10:58:49 · answer #1 · answered by Jacob's Mommy (Plus One) 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋
I feel badly for you.
Is it possible that there is something physically wrong that is causing her some pain, but the doctors didn't look in that particular area?
I mean, I've heard of babies with eye or ear problems that were not discovered right away, and as a result, the baby was in a lot of pain, and so was fussy all the time the way you described your baby.
I don't know what tests the doctors can do, but in my humble opinion, I think a complete battery of tests are in order. Don't just check for the obvious, but check everything, from a blood workup to any abnormalities that might only be found with a CT scan or MRI.
The very best to you.
2006-07-26 16:11:09 · answer #2 · answered by no1home2day 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she senses the stress you are feeling from caring for her so much. It seems like you need to get out and get a break so ask a family member or friend to watch her a bit so you two can have a much needed and deserved break. Its sounds like colic to me too, but mine outgrew it by 6 months. Maybe there is something causing her pain or she is just a demanding baby. Try the vacuum cleaner being turned on, a car ride, placing her in a car seat and sitting in on the dryer for a few minutes, and make sure you set up an appointment to get a second oppinion because it does sound like there is something wrong with your daughter that the doctor overlooked. Did she have something scary happen to her or anything?
2006-07-26 17:29:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be an ear infection or teething. Something she can't explain to you. I know it can be a very hard and trying time, but don't lose your cool.
Don't ignore your other child either. He is apart of the family, and needs to be more involved. Like have the parent that's not watching the baby play a special game with him.
2006-07-26 17:44:25 · answer #4 · answered by ht_butterfly27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd recommend getting a second opinion, because that sounds EXACTLY like colic. Try running a vacuum in the room.
Or, if its just a matter of just getting her to sleep, place her bed in a separate room and letting her cry it out. DO NOT go in to soothe her, within a week she will know her bed is for sleeping and will not even fuss.
2006-07-26 16:10:39 · answer #5 · answered by xxemmygrrlxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she getting enough sleep at nap times? overtired babies tend not to be able to relax - even if they take shor tnaps - they are not getting good rest. Our kids need consistantancy in their days when they were that age and also needed quiet time. Try putting her in her crib with some music on before she gets fussy. Also try to get her to take 2 2 hour naps each day and good sleep at night.
2006-07-26 16:13:34 · answer #6 · answered by socaljules 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she teething? They make a product that you can put frozen fruit in and baby can chew the nice coolness with little fear of choking. If you think teething may be a good guess try dosing her with a little tylenol at night.
2006-07-26 16:09:08 · answer #7 · answered by skylark455st2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like it started about the time you took her off the breast...this could be your problem...you have taken away a very important source of security from her
2006-07-26 16:09:30 · answer #8 · answered by cookiesmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you are doing everything right but is it possible that you are spoiling her with too much attention? no baby has ever died because they were put in their crib to either entertain theirself or take a nap. also no baby has ever cried themself to death.
2006-07-26 16:10:37 · answer #9 · answered by Proud to be an American 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first time parent? if so let her have some room. two of my own 12 and 14 yrs they did just fine with space!!!
2006-07-26 16:09:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋