My first night home with baby...please advice!?

Question

My babies cry is sounding a little raspy and dry at times which is making me so nervous. Does this sound normal? I hate when she cries i feel so overwhelmed and sad for her! I just called the dr a minute ago for a breasfeeding question but hadnt noticed the raspiness yet, should i call back? Thanks!

Answer 1

sorry to hear you delima but it made me think of the first time i took my baby girl home three years ago, i gave birth at 2:40 in the morning and by the afternoon i was ready to go home the doctors said i could so why not? well i tell you the minute we walked through the door she started crying it was so funny she was just hungry but of course no it all daddy started freaking out i was laughing so hard as he was running around the house like a headless chook, ranting and raving curseing me cause i left the hospital so early i just took a step back made a bottle and said shut the hell up you making me feel really horrible as this experince iosnt scary enough, but the word of widom i give you dont panic take a step back an assess the situation and say all mothers go through the same thing trust me they do.................

havef fun will your new budle of baby joy

Answer 2

Aww, it sounds like you need the guidance of a fellow mommy. So sorry about that. Is your mom not available?What about the other grandma on dad's side?

Either way, a Babies cry changes with their moods. If your baby has been crying a lot, they may get a little raspy. As long as the baby is not coughing or isn't making a rattling sound in her chest, then try to take a deep breath and go through this list:

1) is my baby hungry?
2) is my baby wet?
3) does my baby have a tummy ache?
4) is my baby over tired?
5) is my baby overstimulated?

those are the main necessities. After you are sure all are ok, then the best thing to do is to take your newborn and swaddle her. Have you been shown how yet? Here is the demonstration: http://parenting.ivillage.com/newborn/ncare/0,,lz_7jfg8805,00.html

I would also suggest that you head over to www.babycenter.com and join the March 07 birth club. That is a message board for all those having/had a baby this month. You can read their posts on what they are going through and ask them questions as well. There should be a mixture of first time moms and second and third etc time moms.

You can also email me at anytime at [e-mail] and I will be happy to answer any of your questions.

Try to relax. You can do this. You may need a little guidance, but trust me, it is normal to worry over your newborn, but it does get easier once you are not so afraid of doing the wrong thing.

Good luck.,

Answer 3

sound normal but ask Doctor


The first cries of a newborn baby are often music to the ears of parents. However, over the next weeks and months this "music" can become grating and painful. This is especially true when all attempts fail to stop the crying.

Surprisingly, crying does not produce tears until after the first month or two. Crying is the way babies communicate. They cry because of hunger, discomfort, frustration, fatigue, and even loneliness. Sometimes, cries can easily be answered with food, or a diaper change. Other times, it can be a mystery and crying stops as quickly as it begins.

You will soon learn differences in cries, from a cry of "I'm hungry" to "I've been overstimulated." It is important to respond to your baby's cries. Contrary to old wives' tales, young babies cannot be spoiled by being picked up when crying. Being held is reassuring and comforting when a baby cannot express him/herself any other way.

Some techniques to help console a crying baby include the following:

Take care of physical problems first - hunger, diaper change, need to burp.
Walk with baby in a sling or in a stroller.
Rock your baby in a rhythmic, gentle motion.
Try a baby swing or rocking cradle.
Gently pat or stroke on the back or chest.
Try swaddling the baby.
Go for a ride in the car.
Turn on some white noise (such as a washing machine or vacuum cleaner).

Answer 4

a baby's cry is a signal that he needs something. It may be purely attention, or somethings wrong with his/her body you didn't notice, or he's hungry. When breastfeeding, or right after breast feeding, please try to avoid to lay him back on the bed immediately because the baby's part of the nose is still kinda open and the milk might flow back into his nose. Nurses have been trying on the nursery section to wait for their babies to "burp" or to lay the babies with their faces being laid onto your shoulders or "nakadapa" on a bed so the baby could burp. never try to feed the baby as well on a sleeping position as said that the milk might flow back. Be conscious also of the "pawis"/perspiration on his/her back which when overlooked might cause him a hasky/dry voice. If he/she is also not used to an electric fan, don't do it, because the nose might be trapped with slimy substance.When your are trying to make your baby sleep, hold his/ her right or left hand, it depends where you are nearer so he sleeps longer and he/she does not make a kinda "shocking"/nabibigla reactions while sleeping. Ask also your doctor for some vitamins if necessary, evervon c or whatever is advised so your baby has stronger immune system. Remeber a newly born child until 2 months may be most prone to infections and diseases. so take good care of your child. God Bless and congrats!

Answer 5

If she has been crying for a while then she may just be a little hoarse. I would atleast wait until after she nurses to call the Dr. because he is probably going to say the same thing.

However, if she has a fever and is raspy - then take off a layer of her clothes and nurse her. When she is done nursing if her temp has come down then I would blame it on the clothes and her getting wound up. If it is still there when she is done nursing then I would definately call the doc.

Answer 6

If she was in the hospital nursery, they may have let her cry for a while...that is the most liekly reason for the raspiness sound....pick her up as soon as she cries and nurse and before long you will not feel nearly so overwhelmed...dont do anything else either....by that i mean, dont do laundry, dont cook dinner, dont walk to post office....just lay in bed and nurse the baby....

Answer 7

The first night home with my baby she cried for 3 hours straight! I tried feeding her, burping her, walking around, rocking, a binky, everything! Maybe it was the shock of being in a new place. I got so worried though I called the hospital who directed me to a doctors office who told me they couldnt help me because my daughter was not their patient! So I called my mom who came over after she got off work (at midnight). My baby went to her and immediately stopped crying! I was like "What the heck?" My mom is a natural with babies! My daughter loves her!

Answer 8

I"m sorry to hear that your baby is having trouble. You could also use what are called Ocean Water drops, it's a salt water/saline solution that can be used and it's natural.
As to breastfeeding questions, you can always contact the La Leche League. You can find them on the net at LaLecheLeague.org

Answer 9

I have a 4 week old. 1st time mommy. I had to buy my daughter a humidifier. The doc said that where there so little and they breathe out of there nose, the air is heavy to them. A humidifier moistens the air and makes it easier for them to breathe. But if your really concerned call the doc that's what there for. Congrats on new baby.

Answer 10

Go ahead and call the doctor if you are worried. The doctors know that new moms have lots of questions, besides, that is what doctors are for. Congratulations on your new baby!