6 Week Growth Spurt Stress

alijeff2313 · October 2013

I think I may just need a bit of support before I go crazy. My LO will be 6 weeks on Thursday. She is going through a growth spurt. She is eating every 45 minutes to an hour. I feel like a human cow. I'm starting to get stressed out because all she does is scream and eat. Sometimes I feel like I am not cut out for this motherhood thing. I can't do anything for her but feed her. Even when she's done eating she screams. I can't even put her down. There are times that I just want to cry. I am physically and emotionally drained. I try to nap when she naps, but since she started this spurt she doesn't nap at all. My husband works from 9am-9pm and I feel like a single mother most of the time. My MIL and my parents help a lot, but I don't want to rely on them. I know it has to get better but right now...I can't see that light at the end of the tunnel.

Sorry for the vent

kklee0710 · October 2013

Breathe... My lo is the same age as yours and she just started her 6 week spurt. Last night was awful and we fear tonight may be similar. We can get through this! Don't hesitate to ask those who are willing to help. It's not forever and if they are willing take them up on it. You need to take care of yourself too- happy mom equals happy baby.

Bunnyfer · October 2013

Right there with you...about to break down and cry myself

nittanygirl28 · October 2013

I'm with you! My days are the same-he's either eating, sleeping or crying and the past two days he has not been napping. I've had similar thoughts & feelings about not being cut out for this but we can do this!!!! I have to tell myself each morning "I am going to make this a good day." I look for those pleasant moments - when he takes a cat nap on me or the 5 pleasant moments when he seems happy right after eating, and I try to take a pic or video so I can remind myself of the good moments too. Hang in there, ask for help, and look around you at all the crazy or stupid people who are moms. If they can do this-You Definitely Can! Maybe that sounds odd-but whatever gets you through the tough times.

Slpafford · October 2013

DS is now 8 weeks so I have been there. It will get better, this is just a small moment in time that will be over before you know it. It can be overwhelming at times, but know that you are doing your best! There were a couple of times when I had tried everything I could think of and DS would still be crying. In those moments I would put him somewhere safe and just step away for a minute. It was never more than a minute or 2 but that time was important for me to take a deep breath and clear my head. It can be emotionally exhausting for sure. But just remind yourself that your LO is just doing what babies do!

Smom901316 · October 2013

Just coming out of it ... I am so sorry !! It gets better. Hang in there !!!!

CBiggs85 · October 2013

On the bright side it is only temporary! You can do it!

carlieanddanwedding · October 2013

We had a rough week last week, I think DD was going through a leap, and now we're right there with you, headed into the 6 week growth spurt. Hang in there! And lean on your friends and family as much as you have to - it really does take a village!! Especially during these early weeks! Last week I had a day where she wouldn't let me put her down, at all, not even long enough to put on a wrap, let alone long enough for me to try to make/eat something. I remember sitting at a chair in my kitchen, with her screaming in her bouncer, crying and just begging her to stop crying long enough to let Mommy eat! We got through it (I had to call in reinforcements!) and you will, too!

BabeDebolt · October 2013

Similar boat where my husband works 6-630 and my newborn is a similar age. It can certainly be overwhelming even when the fam does help. I get it/you! Many have gotten through before and we will too! It will pass. Try to find the bright side of things like knowing you are doing your best! Talk out loud saying positive things and it will make you feel better believing what you say. Hang in there!!

BuckyC · October 2013

This too shall pass. That was my mantra about a week ago. My husband works 7-7, so I know what you mean when you say you feel like a single mom. Just breathe and remember that this is just a phase.

alijeff2313 · October 2013

Thank you all so much. It really makes me feel better to get so much support and reassuring comments. A lot of great advice. Thanks!!

Curls218 · October 2013

I think DS started this today. He was literally screaming and hungry every 30 min. That combine with a painful cracked nipple lead me to breaking down and giving him formula because he just wasn't getting enough from my one good breast. About an hour after DH came home he looked at me and said he doesn't know how i do it.

ledgerfan28 · October 2013

If you feel like you're going to cry just do it, I've cried many times when my baby was inconsolable sometimes it can help a little. Good luck!

coraggiosa · October 2013

Mine turns 6 weeks on Thursday too and started cluster feeding and not sleeping today too. So, I'm right there with you. Hang in there. This too shall pass.

vcabbyw · October 2013

Whenever times like this happen I give myself lots of slack. I definitely hear you about feeling so alone with SO gone at work. Don't feel bad asking for
help. My MIL will run errands for me just for the chance to come visit for a bit.

The house can be messy. If dinner isn't made it's okay or it's nothing fancy. I call on my friends if I just need them to grab me a coffee or maybe a sandwich that I can slowly munch on. I have a stash of trader joes chocolates.

Have you looked into finding a new moms group?

MommyBolty · October 2013

All these posts about the 6 week growth spurt have put me in serious anxiety for what's to come later this week. LO is 6 weeks on Friday so I am anticipating this eruption any day now. I'm actually terrified. DH is working LONG hours and having MIL come over is about as helpful as having a toddler run around. I'm ready to get this growth spurt over with and it hasn't even started yet. Ugh

atoz625 · October 2013

The good thing is after 6 weeks, most of them will settle into a routine and be a bit more predictable. MIL gave us a book last time of something to look forward to with LO for the first 6 weeks since its so hellish. I cried plenty of times with my first, especially at 4am.

Sleep is the most important thing to reset you. See if someone can come over for 3-4 hours maybe?

Hang in there. It DOES get so much better, but I've BTDT to know its hard to hear that right now. *hugs*

AmeliaKris · October 2013

I'm with you. No naps and crying here yesterday. I called my mom last night. She came over just so I could eat dinner and catch a nap. Ask for help. It is a lifesaver. I also babywear. It helps. Hugs.

alijeff2313 · October 2013

First off I just want to say thank you for all of your words of encouragement. We made it through!! Today my LO was very happy. She is eating normal again, taking her naps and contently swinging away. To all of you going through it or about to go through it...it really does get better!! Were all here for you!!

vintageutopia · October 2013

Glad she had a better day today!

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