TTMA Purple Crying…

[taberbtb]

I am not entirely sure this is what's happening with B, but it seems to fit the bill so far.  The past two nights from about 6-ish until 9 she is hysterically crying and nothing I do can soothe her.  I walk around with her, talk to her, try burping her, rock her, eeverything and nothing seems to stop the wailing.  I can't even nurse her because she won't stop crying long enough to latch.  

I have a mw appointment this afternoon I am going to ask them about it but it's really draining.  I hate hearing her so upset and I usually end up crying too.  The rest of the day/night she's a happy baby.  I just don't know what else it could be and I am hoping this doesn't last long. 

[yummmy]

My son had this for a few months when he was young. There was nothing that we could do. I agree with hawkward that they don't need anything and that if you put them in a safe place it is ok to just let them cry for a few minutes. Then go back in and try again. Try not to get yourself so worked up (way easier said then done, I know, I remember crying many many nights early on). *hugs*

[honeylemon]

Oh man. I'm so sorry. My DS did this for the first few months. It's so draining.

You've gotten some great tips, particularly about making sure you give yourself a break for a few minutes.

How does she like water and baths? I took a lot of warm baths with DS and they helped to calm both of us. I would nurse him in the bath too since he would finally stop crying long enough to relax and latch.

Hang in there.

[wifey]

I did not experience that level of crying with my son, but the only thing that came to mind was any type of overstimulation during the day? Hang in there, Mama!