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I am starting to go really crazy!!! My day is: baby wakes up, cries, nurses, looks around, at ceiling mostly, cries, goes for car ride, sleeps, wakes up, cries, nurses, go on afternoon outing, baby sleeps, wakes up, cries, nurses, continues to cry (evening wind down), husband comes home, go for walk, baby cries, quiets down, cries, quiets down, nurses, sleeps, wakes up cries, you get the picture. He is not colicky, but it seems that he is always crying, until you pick him up, walk with him, or take him for a ride. I am soooo ready for him to get to the next stage. I just want him to smile and be happy and for him to interact with me, without crying so much. When will I start to see a change, please tell me it will get better, soon!!! Any other new moms going through the same thing?
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Hi Susanna. It was like that for us, my son cried non stop when he was awake for 6 mths, looking back I can now see half the problem for us was that I overstimulated him and keeped him up for too long each time he woke so he was overtired. I was a mess, I was tired unwell and lonely and the dream of that cute cuddly baby had not come true. But I can see that all of the pain was worth it , after 6 mths he was so much fun to be with.
Look after your self. Ask for help so you can get time out to have a bath and take care of you.
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My two and a half month old was the same I agree with the overstimulation but just like a week ago he started smiling a lot try talking to your baby a lot without picking him up I found that works with mine sometimes they just cry for attention not because there is really anything wrong with them, the talking thing really worked for me he even tries to talk back you'd be surprised
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I hope it's better for you now Susanna. I was so fortunate, my bub actually slept through the night @ 2mos. I don't think I will be so lucky this time, I have horrible MS. The last time I didn't, going by that I am preparing for many nights like yours.
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Hey there. My son didn't give me too hard of a time but all babies are different. I just wanted to tell you that your baby is only a 2 month old once in his life and even though hes pretty boring and demanding right now, love him up. A baby cries because it needs something and when a parent responds to the crying (picking up or walking around etc.) the baby feels a sense of stability. I guess I just don't believe in spoiling a baby by picking him/her up, it's just responding to a babies needs. You create a bond with your child when you hold him close, he feels your warmth and knows your smell, it's a beautiful bond. Remember that your baby was used to motion before birth, maybe by a bouncy seat that vibrates or a heartbeat bear. Maybe a pacifier would work, my son used it until he found his thumb, it kept his mind off things. Good luck, remember, it's not spoiling, it's responding...how else would your baby know your there?
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Have you tried a baby swing or snugli-type carrier? The baby can use a swing in the reclined position starting at 6 weeks. Position the swing where the baby can see you. The baby carrier that you wear is good when the baby just won't settle without being held, but your arms are too tired. Some people use sling carriers. I didn't have one with my daughter, but I bought one for the baby I'm having next month, and I think it will be comfortable. Putting the baby in the stroller and going for a walk is good too. It gets you both out of the house and into the fresh air. If it's too warm where you live try walking in the early morning or late evening.
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My daughter was just like that as an infant.... and when she turned 6 months old it was like someone flipped a switch and she was a hppy, smily little baby! Hang in there! They say it could be the baby's personality type... read up on some of Dr. Sears on the internet.. I found it very helpful.
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