I was actually thinking of you the other Day first_time_mummy, hadnt seen you around in a very very long time and was wondering if everything was ok?
like CL said, just coz the teeth arent there doesnt mean they arent causing problems i found with my DD (and im sure its the same for most babies) that the period BEFORE the tooth breaking the skin was actually the worst part, within a couple of days of it cutting the skin my DD slowly went back to the happy lil chappy she always was. My DD cut her first tooth at 3 months and her second just before 4 months (i couldnt believe it either lol)
Try cold teething rings? i even used to sit there with a wet washer and let her chew on my finger, she liked this more than a teething ring. i only used a small amount of teething gel alot of people are against it, but i only used it when she become unbearable, and also she was very younge and felt super bad for using teething gel at such a younge age,
the only other thing i can suggest, (and it might sound horrible to some) but maybe he's ready to start trying him on solids? start with rice cereal or something first of course, but maybe he's just looking for something more? and he's still hungry? i dont know, its just a suggestion?
I agree with Trish, totally normal.
Your little guy will only be little for such a short time in your career as a mummy. It's only natural for him to want to be nestled and nurtured. He's still a tiny baby. He's not bad or a brat. Separation anxiety is a real thing.
I too can't speak highly enough of slings. There are hundreds of different ones for every body type and affliction.
just wanted to say at trying times such as these try to turn a blind eye to anything that doesn't have to be done.... housework, obligations etc.... just do the bare minimum.... it is just a phase and will soon run its course i am sure.... i had a baby like that from birth with my first born and it was hard work, she turned into a delightful toddler.... i wished i had of taken her to a chiro/osteopath for her neck which i now believe was causing her great pain, but since your little one has been okay since birth but is now becoming distressed, i don't think it would be that sort of thing... just try to get thru it the best you can, and if it means curling up on the couch nursing him while you also doze, then do it.... you will never get time again to do that sort of thing, as the next baby you have (if you have another) you will have an older child to run after, so revel in the luxury of being able to put your feet up with him and ignore the things that don't have to be done....
good luck xxx i'm sure i will be there in a few months, my little one is 2 months and doesn't sleep during the day, the evenings are my sane time, hoping it stays that way!!
When my DS had an earache he would wake everytime we tried to lie him down. Though if the Dr has checked your baby out, the Dr would have checked ears.
i just wanted to second (or third or fourth ) that it's not unusual at that age - DS went through a phase where i had to hold him for all naps & lots during the day. then he just grew out of it - i didn't even really notice when it stopped.
tbh, we're still having the night issues but i figure my little man still hasn't been in the world for as long as i was PG & there's no hurry.
i don't think you've spoilt your baby at all - showing that you'll respond to his needs & be there for him isn't spoiling imo, it's demonstrating love
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) that it's not unusual at that age - DS went through a phase where i had to hold him for all naps & lots during the day. then he just grew out of it - i didn't even really notice when it stopped.
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