I've gotten 9 hours sleep within the last 72hrs. Our 4 week old baby boy is one fuss monster. He had an appt with his Dr today....but she was no help! He's healthy and all but the problem is that he's constantly hungry? He constantly makes the "im hungry" gesture even though he's full. Bloated tummy, but not constipated. He's 80 %formula fed. He eats about 4-6oz of formula every 2-3 hours. The real problem is he will.not.SLEEP. I've tried what seems like everything. Gripe water,swaddle(he hates being swaddled with a passion) rocking,bouncing,jiggling,shushing,white noise,singing,reading,expensive swing,cosleeping, tummy rubs, burping,diaper changes,walks. All of which kinda work-until he snaps himself awake. Then he quickly makes eye contact with me and tells me "hungry,hungry." Followed by lots of flailing arms and an eventual cry fest. I just don't know what to do. Why wont my baby sleep! Lol...ah...
Re: I just dont know what to do.
As for slowing down feedings, try a slower nipple speed for the formula. If he's on level one, get him a premie nipple and see if that helps. It will slow down his eating so he has more time to realize he's full and the extra work to get the food may tire him out.
Married DH 7/30/11
CSC arrived 5/7/12
CHC arrived 6/2/14
I agree with the other girls that you should try using a baby carrier as well!