I could have kept this semi on topic with a heading like, "baby hates jogging with me" but I figured you guys wouldn't mind. I need the help of LIT parents - particularly new ones or any with good memories. Eli is 6 weeks old tomorrow. Up until last week we thanked our lucky stars at how low maintenance and flexible he was. Then starting Sun or Mon, nothing pleases him - least of all us! You'd think I was sticking hot pikers in his eyes to feed him, change a diaper, take him on a stroll - pretty much if he's awake, he's not happy. I'm exaggerating a little - he likes the bath (but hates to get out, be dried off, etc, etc). I'm speculating it could be 1 or both of 2 things - a developmental / growth spurt (he is nursing constantly and starting to do new things like better head control, ficusing on our faces); and/or caffeine that I'm drinking. I have 2-3 cups a day (increased in the last few weeks since, well I have a newborn and have to find energy somewhere when naps aren't possible). A lactation consultant told me that amount of coffee shouldn't affect my breast milk, but I've heard some babies are more sensitive to it.<br><br>
Any advice? Or just tell me it will end (sooner rather than later). I want my sweet, pleasant baby back. I shouldn't complain too much - he's nowhere near the 4 hour a day avg for infant crying - God bless those parents. Don't know how they do it.<br><br>
Thanks guys. Gotta go - Eli is crying and needs to be fed again!!
Any advice? Or just tell me it will end (sooner rather than later). I want my sweet, pleasant baby back. I shouldn't complain too much - he's nowhere near the 4 hour a day avg for infant crying - God bless those parents. Don't know how they do it.<br><br>
Thanks guys. Gotta go - Eli is crying and needs to be fed again!!