what is going on?

My babes will sleep peacefully during the day. But once the sun goes down, it is constant soothing to get them to go to sleep. I am BF, but I don't think that has anything to do with it. I am guessing it is probably to early to try to establish a routine. Although I have tried. It's almost like they stomachs start to hurt them during this time??? Anyone else have babes that did/do this? What did/are you doing to help this? I really don'y understand how they can be easy during the day, but at night fight sleep.

 

Unfortunately it sounds fairly normal at that age, which is why Emma slept in her swing, and Jake slept with me all night for the first 3 months! Hang in there, and do whatever works to get some rest. :hug99:

 

I know we hit a hard spot at about 6 weeks. Keep trying. I would still try to put them on a schdule. I had mine on one at that age and it helped me and them know what to expect. Even if they get off schedule it helped my sanity. Most babies are fussier in the eveening. If you think their bellies are hurting I found gripe water that saved my colicy baby. It might be worth a try. Good luck

 

Sounds totally normal, unfortunately! Seems like just about all babies go through that bad stage with the witching hour.

Our babies were not really receptive to a bedtime routine until we hit about 3 mo corrected age. But you can still play around and see what works to soothe your babies. Baths and dim lights can be very relaxing. Lullaby music works great for some, though for others it's too much stimulation when they really need to just "shut down." We've had good luck with gas drops too when they seem uncomfortable down there.

Anyway, they will grow out of it! 3 mo corrected age is a big turning point, and 4 mo is even better. Hang in there. :hug99:

 

Like all the pp's said, unfortunately its normal... and while it doesn't help you now just know that it will get better.

I tried to do things during the witching hour that would calm them.. take a walk, bath, have a friend come over to hold a baby, etc. GL!

 

Ours are starting to go through this now as well....it's very hard!

 

You are not alone. We are dealing with the same thing now. It really stinks spending the whole night trying to get/keep the babies asleep and then you get up for the day and they're ready to nap. :angry: We have somewhat of a schedule, but it is difficult when they are so little. Our schedule works best for eating and napping, but not so much for night sleeping. We were doing really good until this week though. I think it must have something to do with our adjusted age.

 

So glad I am not the only one! I really thought maybe I was doing something wrong. I read all these posts about 2 month old babies sleeping through the night already and on schedules and it is still chaos here (and I'm normally a very organized, scheduled person!) We have been trying a bedtime routine the past few nights (bath, massage, eat, lullaby.) It has been ridiculous. We have started around 7:30 is p.m. - they are up fussing and nursing until 2 a.m.! Then they will sleep until almost noon (with multiple wakings to eat.)

I obviously have no advice... just LOTS and LOTS of sympathy and understanding! I am hoping it will get easier at 3 months.

 

Mine are almost 10wks and I have been doing a bedtime routine for a couple weeks now and it has gotten easier. Although if anything throws off the the routine there is **** to pay. For instance, going out yesterday (all day, ended up with totally overstimulated babies) and terrible naps led to overtired super cranky little girls who did not sleep well at all last night.
But from what I have seen being consistent has paid off. Mine are not sleeping through the night but they are getting closer and closer, they're doing about a 6-hr stretch then every 2-3 hrs after that.

Now we have to work on our days, we have no schedule or routine whatsoever....