So, on Sunday it was like a switch flipped and all of a suddent turned Abby into a very fussy baby. I called the Dr. and he said that this was normal between 3 and 6 weeks because of the gastrointestinal system doing some more growing, etc.
He also said that Mylicon drops were unecessary because it would correct itself, but my child seems so miserable.
I used the drops last night anyway, and it seemed to help, but she is still increibly fussy.
I am also wondering if it has to do with switching from Enfamil with Lipil to the genereric brand, which was around the same time. Again, the doctor said no, but I am looking for first hand exerience.
Thanks for any advice!
Re: General Fussiness at 3 weeks? Gas/Formula?
I am so glad to see you post this. Our girl has been so fussy the last 2 weeks or so and I just feel so helpless. I feel like everything I do is wrong. Today was especially bad for me as I sat here and shed many tears with her. I think she might also be going through a growth spurt which is contributing to her fussiness. I just keep waking up every day hoping that it will be different!
have you tried swaddling? my DS responds very well to a tight swaddle when he is freaking out (which he does, quite often lol). also, gripe water has seemingly worked wonders for us, as have gas drops. we also take him for car rides when he is especially fussy and that seems to help. the paci is another invaluable tool, as is the baby crack machine with white noise.
also, around 2.5 weeks my DS went through a growth spurt and he was unhappy unless he was eating.
those are just some ideas from the short time i've been mothering a somewhat colicky little boy.