Community› The Bump Local Boards› Maine Babies
Maine Babies
New Discussion

What is normal behavior for a 6 week old?

MiaMichelleMiaMichelle
in Maine Babies

Sometimes I just feel so exhausted.  I feel like I have a good little girl, but the past 1 and a half weeks, I feel like if she isn't sleeping or nursing, she is fussing.  I get about 1-2 hours MAX total of awake time a day where she is content and happy... otherwise it is trying to soothe her, nurse her, or trying to put her down for a nap.  Which can take a LONG ASS TIME.

Is this the norm?  Just trying to get a feel.... 

:)

Report Reply to Post

Re: What is normal behavior for a 6 week old?

  • sdkrlmsdkrlm

    I think each baby is so different - its hard to compare.  Avery throws temper-tantrums (yes this is possible at 5 weeks old) in the evenings when she's tired but the other 20 hours of the day, she's either sleeping or content.

    I hope it gets better for you.

    Maybe try a change of scenery?  go outside w/ Maya when she's fussy, put her in the car and run an errand?  Avery gets cabin fever when we don't leave the house and after we go somewhere she's a new baby

    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • ll3414ll3414 member
    Oh my gosh I could have written your post myself!  
    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • jennrg1019jennrg1019

    I went through the same thing with Allison.  I think it depends on the baby because I didn't go through it with Joey.

    I know it's hard, but it does get better.  Hang in there.

    Report Reply
  • books4brookebooks4brooke member
    She might be going through a growth spurt if this is a behavior change.  Kellen had a few VERY ROUGH days.  He would sleep almost all day and then scream for hours.  We spent hours driving around to get him to sleep.  We now have our happy baby back, and he is a lot of fun.
    Report Reply
  • Mrs.Mclstar48Mrs.Mclstar48 member
    You described my life not too long ago! Hailey has reflux but still, same thing. She is now very content and happy! It may be just a phase! Hang in there it will get better!
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"