I was going to suggest a growth spurt too. Also, this time of day is commonly know as Arsenic Hour where bubs are know to be incredibly difficult to settle.
Do you have a sling or carrier at all you can pop bubs in whilst you get on with your day? That way he is still close to you and you have your hands free to do what you need.
I would think maybe a growth spurt. I do remember very vividly my DS doing the same thing around the same age and also remember the tears that came with it so huge
My DS was a prem bub too and was told by my CHN that you go by actual age for growth spurts and feeding. If you dont already maybe try baby massage, dark room, quiet space. If its something you are happy to consider maybe try expressing some milk and giving him a bottle to give your nipples a break. My DS had bottles in the SCN and breastfeed well too, we never had any trouble with teet confusion. If you dont want to go down the path of bottles, grab yourself some nipple shields, they were a godsend for me.
other than that I'd suggest a sling, and for your partner to take him for 20min or so, and you go and have a bath to help keep you relaxed. He will pick up on mummy feeling frazzled, calmer you are, the better off you all will be. (Though I do know thats easier said then done).
Yep, DS did this from 6 to 12 weeks, it was a tough phase and I thought it was neverending....slings are great, warm baths, cluster feeding....it is hard and feels like it will never end. x
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