Fussy Evenings... Who can relate?

[ahayden1230]

LO has decided to start being fussy in the evening.... After being alone with him all day it's tough because the only thing that will calm him is nursing. Anyone else in this boat?

[backseatdriver]

Yep. Except DD is not calmed by anything. She is inconsolable from 7:30-11. It's rough. Waiting for the light at the end of the tunnel.

[ahayden1230]

I haven't had that yet.... What are you doing to keep your sanity?

[lexishay]

Our LO has been fussy in the evenings we've found gripe water normally calms him down it never cures it completely

[mamakofoshi]

Feb 9, 2015 20:15:50 GMT -5 backseatdriver said:

Yep. Except DD is not calmed by anything. She is inconsolable from 7:30-11. It's rough. Waiting for the light at the end of the tunnel.

That must be really rough. My DS is so fussy that his don't have a time limit. Aside from being gassy, we just found out today that he has inguinal hernia and is going to require repair. I cried for him some days because I know he's uncomfortable but can't communicate with us. The only comfortable position for mine is holding him or let him sleep on his tummy while watching him like a hawk. Some days are really bad while some are better and he will be 8 weeks this coming Saturday. I am so waiting for that end of tunnel.

[backseatdriver]

Feb 9, 2015 20:35:10 GMT -5 ahayden1230 said:

I haven't had that yet.... What are you doing to keep your sanity?

Just accepting that there isn't anything I can really do helps a lot. I go through the list of possible needs- fed, new diaper, not too hot, not too cold etc. After that I just put her in the carrier and walk around with some white noise. Pass her to DH when I need a break.  Nothing else to do. The cries are hard to listen to, but I know she is not in pain and is well cared for. I wouldn't necessarily expect it to start though if you LO isnt already colicky. Some babies are more colicky than others. My son was never close to this bad. He had fussiness with gas that went away around 2 months. Apparently colic tends to peak around 8 weeks so looks like we have a ways to go. DH has a harder time coping so he wears noise canceling headphones. Gotta do what you gotta do as long as their needs are being met.

[llambrose]

My guy has started being fussy in the evenings as well, not inconsolable at all but won't let me put him down and wants to nurse a lot. It really makes it hard to get anything done or to spend time with my dd. Plus my h works nights so I am alone to deal with it. Sorry you are having trouble

[hstrawberry]

My little lady gets extremely fussy every night from about 8-11:30/12. I do all the regular checks (diaper, feeding, hot/cold, different positions) but it usually doesn't help. I have found that she loves Taylor Swift's 'shake it off' so I end up playing that song on repeat and singing it all night. It usually calms her down until the song stops.

[nemomof2]

Sorry you are dealing with this. My little guy tends to get fussy at about 4 am so DH and I have started to take turns with the MOTN feedings so we can both get some sleep. It's hard bc I am BF so usually have to pump but the break from LO helps to just sit in the dark and pump and let DH handle him for a while.

[hazelnut]

I feel your pain. Anywhere from 5-9 LO is super fussy. It's typically for 1-1.5 hours and there isn't much that consoles her. Tonight I gave her a bath and it didn't last quite as long, but still long enough to wear me out! Sorry you're dealing with it, too.

[alfiesMOM]

Fussy here too. Starts around 5 and goes till 8. I just ordered some colic calm I have heard that can help.

[edvent]

Sorry you're dealing with this! I don't have a super fussy LO and DD wasn't either but a little more than this guy. I remember with DD hearing about the "period of purple crying" when she was little. I think it's helpful for understanding that all babies go through a developmental period of more crying (and some babies cry a lot more than others) and are difficult to soothe, especially in the evenings. Also the happiest baby on the block has a lot of good soothing tips that you can try if you haven't already. Hang in there, it doesn't last forever!

[4littlebears]

Get ready for the next 18 years. I call that hour before dinner, 'the witching hour' my kids and everyone's kids I know get SUPER naughty that last hour before dinner just so you can't get anything done. It's the best.

[jennayn]

We're in the same boat! Got a developmental paper from pedi other day that gives you small tips and it talks about evening fussiness... It's normal and will typically stop between 4 and 8 weeks

[lavet22]

DH calls this the "witching hour."  DD has been the best of all my kiddos in regards to this fussy time.  She cries from around 7-10p every night and there isn't really anything I can do to calm her.  I bounce her and pat her back and let her eat as needed, but it's just about being there and know I'm doing what I can for her.  It sucks, but usually goes away around 3-4mths (at least, it did with my other 3 boys).

[wishuponastar]

Feb 9, 2015 21:21:09 GMT -5 mamakofoshi said:

Feb 9, 2015 20:15:50 GMT -5 backseatdriver said:

Yep. Except DD is not calmed by anything. She is inconsolable from 7:30-11. It's rough. Waiting for the light at the end of the tunnel.

That must be really rough. My DS is so fussy that his don't have a time limit. Aside from being gassy, we just found out today that he has inguinal hernia and is going to require repair. I cried for him some days because I know he's uncomfortable but can't communicate with us. The only comfortable position for mine is holding him or let him sleep on his tummy while watching him like a hawk. Some days are really bad while some are better and he will be 8 weeks this coming Saturday. I am so waiting for that end of tunnel.

Poor guy!