Deciphering the cries?

[Fig]

Sue, I tried to 'listen' to the cries with my first DD and could never work out.

You could also try listening to how YOU feel about the cry. If my babies cried and it distressed me, chances are they were distressed. It is so hard though, but eventually the two of you will work out your own communication, you probably already have for most things you just haven't realised it yet.

[entreat]

I have the Dunstan BL DVD & it appears to be spot on. I've heard 4 of the 5 words now, and they are always accurate - especially burping! I get the Gassy word too, but find it really difficult to console because I'm really sure what I can do when the gas is working its way through.

Actually, I should clarify that I've watch about 50% of the DVD (the most important bits) yesterday through fits of tears & anxiety (and a haze of sleep deprivation) about being a bad mum. And at the 1am feed, it turned a simple 'burp me' cry into an easy fix, instead of an hour of holding a baby that I had no idea what he wanted (not to mention shooting down the gas/tummy pain that would come after a few hours if I didn't clear the burp).

But yes, if you have sussed out a few of your baby's cues, I think you're miles ahead of the game! So sit back & relax.

[Taurean]

And as for the cries, I'm still pretty clueless as to what they mean! With both, I tend to clock watch more than interpret their cries and I find that better, although that wouldn't really help with the emotional crying. But then I'm another that will pick them up pretty quickly once they start crying. I'll try and few things and then if all else fails, its on the boob they go!

:yeahthat:

I know my DD's tones but not exactly what they mean, if that makes sense. It's all trial and error! I watch the clock too so I know roughly how long between BF, solids and sleeps and I look out for tired signs. I had absolutely no idea what she wanted at 2 months so don't be hard on yourself hon! Like others have said, trust your instincts and you'll be surprised how well that works

[LisaFire]

I have days when I can understand Miss K really well, then there are days when I have no idea. I am bit of a clock watcher to, but I also think about how I feel about her cry.
EG. if she is hungry- my boobs tell me ; if she is distressed- I feel agitatited. I have been able to also use her body signals- but some babies are different.

[MummaSue]

I've just gone and put a hold on the Dunstan DVD at my library - although I have heard mixed reports about it, some saying it is spot on and others saying that they didn't think it was right for their babies.
Can't hurt to have a look!!!

Thanks guys
Sue xxxx

[HotI]

My little one definately does the 'neh' hungry sound. My DH can pick the difference between the gas (burp) and wind (lower tummy) noises, but i have difficulty- he generally has a better ear for sounds than me.

[MummaSue]

Well I got the Dunstan DVD from the library and I have to say it's spot on!!!! I have a MUCH happier baby on my hands because I respond to her faster, knowing what she wants rather than guessing and getting it wrong until we get there in the end!!! I wish I'd got this DVD when she was born!!!
Sue x