How many crying fit does your baby have daily?

Question

I have a 12 week old and ever since she was 4 week old she has had multiple crying fits daily..it is not colic...I can't wait for this stage to be over with..I feel like I am losing my mind!! I love her very much but some times she wears on my nerves, I can't let her cry it out so I can only set her down for a minute or two so I can cry myself. This happens a night in most cases. I am a new mother so this is all new to me..it is really hard when you can't comfort your own baby..I mean I make she she is changed, fed I burp her rub her belly in case she has gas and she is still inconsolable..anyone else go through this?

Answer 1

Try getting her to nap on a regular schedule.

Answer 2

my baby is the same way...she is colic tho. New mommies have to learn that its ok for us to get frustrated and put the baby down for a minute because if we are upset, the baby feels it. Unfortunately a baby cant speak so she cant tell us what is wrong with her. Its hard on us because sometimes we dont know whats wrong. Most of the time my daughter likes to be walked around. She loves car rides, and stroller rides. I have also learned that sometimes when she is still fussy after trying all of those things, that she probably has gas so i give her some mylicon and flex her legs towards her belly. This helps a good bit. I also like to turn on some calming music for her. That doesnt always help either. If u have a mobile with lights on it or that project onto the ceiling, they are great...my 2 month old LOVES it. Hers sits right above her head and she will lay there and coo for 30 minutes at times. My daughter started being overly fussy around 3 weeks, and then started being very happy around 7 weeks...So i went through 4 weeks of her being very colicy so the doctors say. It was horrible, but it was manageable because i used everything i could to try and make her happy. Try the mobile if possible, it works wonders for my daughter. PLUS she has a bassinet that has a mobile, vibration, and music/sounds which makes it all the better so she can be calmed by the lights, sounds, and vibes...It will pass in time sweetheart. Just think, in a few months she will be crawling and then walking and trying to be independent, so these times as hard as they may be are going to be few and far between soon. Cherish every moment as hard as it may be because they grow so fast. Dont forget its perfectly fine to let the baby down so u can cool off. If u have a friend or even ur husband/boyfriend to take her for a few minutes out of every day i would suggest that. Even just to go take a shower, or a relaxing bath, a nap, shopping, anything to help u unwind and feel ok to be around the baby without being frustrated. Your a good mom, and if the crying persists, maybe talk to a doc because she may have colic even if u dont think she does...or she could be gassy, or need more to fill her up like cereal (here goes the thumbs down, but i have done it after doctors orders)....I know this is LONG but i have been there and am still somewhat going through it so i wish u luck and hope she gets over these stages soon for u!  

Answer 3

Yes, yes and yes. My daughter DOES have colic and relfux. She never seems to stop crying all day long. Like you I find it very frustrating and you are doing the right thing by setting her down to have a minute to compose yourself. My daughter is 18 weeks old and I have felt just recently that I am more able to soothe her, and a lot the time she is just crying for my affection / attention. (Whereas before she was just inconsolable) Give it a couple more weeks and I'm sure you'll both suddenly click together and it will all become a lot easier.  

Answer 4

i have a 12 week old baby as well, and she probably has crying fits like more than 6 times. she wants things made or be done right away. and she wants to be hold a certain way. is like she knows what she wants and when right away. i go threw the same thing. but lately she hasn't done it a lot. i regularly fall asleep with her and put my arm around her and she doesn't cry like before..i think my baby likes pressure.. like when she wants to be hold the way she likes which is facing out she likes pressure on he tummy..is just the fact that they are letting there energy out.. we could make it threw this phrase.  

Answer 5

i just punch my baby brother when he cries like a wimp , i tell him crying is for whores and g**s but he doesnt understand because he is 9 months

Answer 6

o hun we have all been there...the best thing you can do is what your doing..make sure she doesnt need changed, is fed, not gassy ( if he is try gas drops), doesnt have a fever ect.  the best thing for you to do when your baby is like that is put her in a safe place..like her crib..and go take a breather for about 10 minutes...she will be fine during that time.  take your breather and get your nerves back in order.  anytime when you feel overwhelmed...do this.  it will get better and you being a new mom you are still getting used to her as she is still getting used to you.  youll find out soon what consoles her..hang in there.

Answer 7

Sounds like my little girl. It really sounds like colic to me. I gave my baby Little Tummy's Gripe Water. That would help her a little. She was like that for 6 months and then one night it stopped.

I know how hard it is. I cryed many nights too. You're doing great. I wish I could give you more advise. Good luck:)