I believe we may have a colicky baby in our house. Every night from about 9:45 until 11:00 we cry uncontrollably (sometimes Mommy is even tempted to join in)!! Here's what my book "What to Expect the First Year" says about colic:
* Most often these crying fits occur in the evening... Yep...
* Baby seems inconsolable... Check...
* Crying turns to screaming... You betcha...
* May last up to three hours... Thank God we're at just over an hour every night...
* Most often colicky periods recur daily... Yeppers...
* Baby with textbook case of colic pulls her knees up, clenches her fists, and generally increases activity... You wouldn't believe how accurate this description is...
* She closes her eyes tightly, furrows her brows, even holds her breath... Again, right on...
* Confused as to whether she's hungry or not... Check...
* Dozes for a few moments only to awaken screaming... False hope of falling asleep every time. LoL...
* Colic generally begins during the second or third week of life... Maddy will be three weeks old tomorrow...
* And usually gets as bad as it's going to get by six weeks... OH BOY!!
* Usually diminishes by twelve weeks... YEEESSSS!!!
Bryan and I feel better just having diagnosed this. It makes it a little easier to swallow. We at least know that there is an end in sight every night. We also feel fortunate that it's only an hour or so, and that it's during hours that we may normally be awake anyway. I suppose this is all just part of it. She's so good all day, then bedtime comes around and we pace... and pace... and pace. LoL. So, while you're falling asleep tonight, peacefully, you can rest assured that we're pacing. HaHaHa.
On another note... I think Nash may be sick, too. He's been laying around a lot, which we attributed to the fact that we've had so many house guests as of lately. He has been putting himself to bed around 9:45 or 10 every night... which we attributed to Maddy's colic (poor guy can't stand to listen to her cry). He's been coughing a little, but we thought that was allergies. Last night we gave him a rawhide (which he normally devours in an hour or so) that he didn't even finish, then Bryan fed him breakfast this morning, and he hardly touched it. For those of you that have witnessed Nash's eating habits, you know that the fact that his breakfast is still in his bowl as I write this, something ain't right. We're going to wait it out tonight to see how he's doing, then go from there. The coughing seems to have ceased, but now the no eating thing has us a little worried. I brought him a handful of food a little while ago, which he ate. Who knows?? I just hope that I don't have to juggle baby in carrier and Nash on the leash at the vet. That will make for an interesting day... to say the least!!
Oh well... I think I'm going to relax for a few minutes before Maddy wakes up from her nap.
Love you guys!!
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Maybe Nash is just depressed that all his new found friends have left him, or maybe he is just stressed that the baby stayed when everyone else left, and he just isn't sure about all that crying, etc. Hopefully the big lug will manage.
Glad to hear you are hanging in there. Colic sucks since there is jack all you can do about it, other than tough it out. Don't let it get you down and do not resort to chemicals to solve the problem without the doctor's orders (not that you would, but I know some people that give benadryl at the drop of the hat so the kid will sleep. It makes me mad!). Take care and call if you need to vent!
Yeah, I agree with your diagnosis on Maddy. The good news is it doesn't last that long, but the memories go on and on. I think your colic lasted about 15 years!!! LOL.... Actually, your colic was gone by the time we left OKC, so that means it was over by the time you were 6 weeks old. (I checked my dates and this fact of your life is correct, BTW) Hang in there.....it's a small price to pay for such a beautiful little person.....Love you all...Give Maddy a kiss from me!!!
Wash machine!!! I know this sounds crazy but Dakota (youngest niece)had colic (hers lasted forever!!!)but, if you would put her in the car seat while doing the wash and put the car seat on top of it she would be content. Something about noise and vibrations that helped her. Just thought I would pass this on! I wish you luck with it and trust me this is only the start of the whinning wait till they are big and whine!
Sorry about the Colic thing. Just remember, you are not alone in this club. Hang in there, there will be an end to this.
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When Jacee had it we would lay on the couch or in the recliner with her on her belly on my chest or belly. The warmth on her tummy really seemed to help. Not to worry, it will go away. Jacee's was gone about 5 to 6 weeks. Good luck.
My niece was the same way. It was very hard on my sister. Pretty much the same time of day she cried uncontrollably. Hang in there.
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