So I thought B was just going through a growth spurt and maybe she still is but we're going on day 5 now of her waking every 1-2 hours (day and night).
She seems to be hungry when she wakes so I've been feeding her (about every 2 hrs lately)....occasionally I will give her more than her usual 4 oz.
Should I try giving her more at each feeding?
But I am getting no sleep and don't know what else to do....just ride it out I suppose....but any suggestions/advice or just support is appreciated!
PS I do swaddle her and use a sound machine...
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I'd do two things:
1. Call your pediatrician. While unlikely, there is a possibility B isn't feeling well.
2. After ruling out #1 (whether by phone or an office visit) start giving her 5 oz bottles. Babies will only take what they need. And from what you're describing, she just may need more.
I wish I had more suggestions and hope this gets better. I understand how hard it is dealing with a baby who is waking all the time.
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I would start giving her bigger bottles. It seems like she's not getting enough to eat at each feeding.
I echo the others. Also, do you try giving her a paci when she wakes? Or change her diaper, etc?
When Sabrina was that age, it would take her a good solid hour- at minimum- after waking to fall back asleep! It was exhausting but once I realized that no matter what I did, it would be an hour before she went back to sleep, things seemed to ease up a bit for me. Her room is also our office so I would put her in the crib and give her a paci and keep my hand on her tummy for a while as I softly sang or hummed a lullaby and then after a couple minutes I'd take my hand away and if she was quiet I'd go to the computer for a bit so that I was right there when she started fussing again. Because unless it had been at least an hour from the last time she was up (and this was day OR night), she wouldn't fall asleep. So by being close by and not trying to relax, it just made it a little less stressful for me. Not sure if that makes much sense but hopefully something gives for you.
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If she's swaddled, I don't think it'd be a bad idea to put a light blanket on her in case she's cold.
Is she FF or BF? I would probably boost up the amount you're giving her. Some babies just require more earlier, especially boys.
No advice. M was a horrible sleeper between 2 and 6 months.
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Ditto PPs. M did the same thing. I just fed her on demand and it slowly *normalized* - until the next time. )
I am sorry - sleep deprivation is really tough!