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Could you try to get a nap in before the screaming fit? So put her to sleepy time around 645? Our little girl got gassy/burpy for a bit but I think it was just a normal part of development because its gone now. I mean she still has some terrific farts but not like before.
First, I would get her assessed as you already have planned, before diagnosing colic.
You can do the Check your Symptoms in this topic if you want
http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/kb/content/symptom/crybb.html
If she is diagnosed with colic, here is some information
That must be so difficult to deal with, KellyV. Poor little Liv and poor momma who has deal with that! I definitely second the Happiest Baby on the Block technique; watch the dvd, if you have access to it, or you can even search on YouTube for how-to videos, if you're really in a pinch. We used this all the time, and it really helped.
We used to have a "witching hour" every single day, and now that I can look back on it, I'm 90% it was a result of Addie being overtired. It was usually around dinner time, when everyone was busy trying to get some food, and Addie was awake for longer than she should be.
Ummmmm, I've also heard of gripe water helping, if the issue is gas. I hope your pediatrician has more recommendations for you, and I really hope things start to improve for you and your little girl.
She HATES to be swaddled (well she likes her legs, not her arms) and refuses a paci, so the happiest baby is useless for me. I tried the shush and that does nothing for her, but the bouncing does. She I'll sometimes take a 30 second break to nurse but she's clearly not hungry so that doesn't last. Gripe water helps occasionally, but not 90% of the time. I've tried having her nap, and when she does, she starts in when she wakes up (om the nights it happens.). It also coincides with her "witching hour" as she gets fussy at that time regardless. It'd just so frustrating :o(
I third Happiest Baby on the Block's 5-S technique. Whenever DS was inconsolable in the middle of the night, that was a life-saver. During the day, usually going outside in the sun or holding him in front of a pedestal fan blowing on high speed helped snap him out of it long enough to calm down some or fall asleep. My heart goes out to you in dealing with a colicky baby. DS's first ear infection gave me a picture of what a a colicky baby might be like and man is that tough.
They act like they hate the swaddle but it's just a temporary act. A lot of times once you do the whole routine, even if she temporarily screams louder while you swaddle, it goes away once you're doing everything. My little girl also doesn't really like her pacifier (except in the car, she'll take it then for some reason) so I stick a clean knuckle or finger in her mouth.
Also agree with Pelikila, sometimes taking her outside or walking around or showing her herself in the mirror or trying to play games, even if she was screaming, something eventually served enough of a distraction.
I definately believe in Happiest Baby on the block. Watch the DVD (I checked it out from the library) he shows that most babies don't like swaddling when you do it but it ultimately mellows them out. My boy has had his inconsolable times and this actually would work.
Have you looked at your diet? There may be something you are eatting (milk, soy, corn, wheat) that is affecting her.
We found that showers and going outside would occasionally work. We also just let him cry either holding him or on his own (we needed a break). We used the swing alot.
Good Luck. Mine cried for 12 hours straight for 2 weeks (slept for approximately 12 and then screamed for 12 it was great fun). There is a reason that babies and puppies are so cute (so you won't kill them).
My oldest had an hour from 7pm-8m every night were she screamed. It wasn't really colic, just her crabby time, which I guess is pretty normal in the evening for a lot of babies to have. We would try everything. Usually going outside and walking while holding her helped the most.
Sorry hands free now. It sucks and it's emotionally draining, we never had that long of spells but even short spells suck. So for the emotional part of it try not to take it personally, I would think to myself something like baby tears cure cancer or something ridiculous so I could try to get past the miserableness of baby tears and how you just want them to stop. When we would get her calm, my husband and I would then have a glass of wine and talk about how perfect she was (despite the tear fest) and how we created the most perfect little being and then just relax with one another for a bit because those tears really take a toll on nerves so make sure to relax afterwards.
We had a couple times that I can remeber that DS was just miserable like that!.. It's been 7 years so I'm sure there were more but thank God for time & memory lapse. lol
For you enduring the crying, just remember that that's her only source of really vocalizing... she's going to cry and that's okay.. crying will not hurt her and it's just her voicing her issue.
I never knew/heard of the happiest baby thing BUT do know that change of scenerio can work great!.. go outside, or for a walk, even a different room can sometimes help.
If it is colic don't try and feed her... overfeeding on an already upset tummy will only make it worse so don't try and nurse unless you know she's hungry.
I know that alot of babies can get really fussy in the evening b/c they are over stimulated by this time and it's more that than anything else. Easy fix is adjust daytime naps so that she takes a later, longer nap so that in the evening she's not over tired and now fighting sleep.
And just remember that this too shall pass... Goodluck ((hugs))
ugh, i totally feel for you!! My baby had bouts of fussiness that peaked around 6-8 weeks. I would put her in her sling and bounce on the excercise ball for awhile (or rather, for hours and days on end). And we would swaddle her and put her in her vibrating chair and next to the dishwasher in the kitchen while it was being run. If your baby likes the sound of running water, then maybe give that a try? I know that even 5 minutes of crying can feel like an hour! As long as her ped says that she is otherwise healthy, just know that every other mom out there has felt your pain! It will get better, I promise.
For us, the most helpful part of the HBOTB was turning her on her side and jiggling. Swaddling was good, but didn't not work on it's own, and hushing was the same way (I used the clock radio turned up really loud on white noise because I would get out of breath from hushing that long). Addie never really took to a pacifier, but sometimes chewed/sucked/licked a lovey, and that would help.
Some people say car rides help (although that might difficult in your location). but you can try putting her in her car seat and putting it on top of a loud, rumbly washing machine or drier. Sometimes walks outside in the baby carrier worked for us, as did running up and down the stairs (I onloy recommend this as a last resort, though!).
I think troubled gave you good advice on how to deal with this emotionally. Try to just take it one day, one hour, one minute at a time. If you need to, walk away for a few minutes and take care of yourself. You will get through this; it will eventually get better.
If it's really colic, some things that helped my little sisters were switching formula brands to an easier to digest brand, and another trick for burbing them to really get the gas out. We would lay them across our laps on their tummies, and play "baby bongos"-- just giving them some light back thumpings. They really loved it & laughed, and it was more effective than regular burpings. They had neck control at that point-- not sure that it would work so well before neck control though.
That helped prevent the episodes, but when they were screaming, it was just a matter of waiting it out. And they did eventually get over it when they were a year old or so-- it won't last forever.
@KellyV: If your baby hates the swaddle, you might try the rest of the S's and just hold her tight and close to you and use your arms as the swaddle instead of a blanket.
thank you so much everyone! I will respond individually when I have a second, but know that I do appreciate all of the adivice. I think Ill try the 5 S's next time it happens. Its not like she can scream any harder, so maybe it will work. As frustrating as it is (the first few times were the worst in terms of frustration) it just kills me to see her so upset and I cant fix it. Changes of scenery sometimes work, but not always. Plus shes 6.5 weeks old, so based on what Ive found and you guys have said, she's in the peak of it. Hopefully it starts subsiding from here.
@red_seattle: lol to the baby bongos! She is EBF though, so its not her formula. Im wondering if its my diet, but every link I find says that colic isnt caused by digestive issues, so who knows. We'll see what the doctor says.
@KellyV: I think that mom's diet affects so many more babies than anyone really realizes! Everyone has given you good advice. I also thought Kayla hated being swaddled but HBOTB was like a magic trick seriously, she stopped the minute we swaddled her and held her on her side and rocked her a bit. So try that. (Kayla DIDN'T like being swaddled and we cut the swaddle cold turkey relatively early in her life.) The other thing Kayla seemed to like was the sound of the washer/dryer. Maybe you can put Liv in her bouncer or a plain old laundry basket (that's what we used with Kayla :) ) and place her on the running dryer?
Baby J hated being swaddled too, and we had a few nights around week 2 where she seemed like nothing would make her stop crying.... until I turned on the hairdryer. It seriously worked like flicking a light switch - she cried a few more times but seemed so interested in the sound that she was quiet and content. It was like "shushing" but a little louder for her, and she was silent and happy and when she was ready, fell asleep! It only lasted a few days for us, but the noise worked every time. Now when she hears the hairdryer she smiles!
I have a cold setting on my hairdryer, so I was able to lay it on the floor (no carpet) while I rocked Baby J on the other side of the room. Obviously I wouldn't suggest turning one on and leaving it unattended (I know you don't need me to say that, just trying to avoid later posters advising it might not be safe - no need to state the obvious!).
I hope you and Liv have happier nights ahead of you - and you will!! Hugs!
I don't have a kid but could you try baby belly massage or rolling her on her left side on something that vibrates. I have always had belly issues, and bouncing/vibration helps as well as being on my left side.
@KellyV: DS has food allergies and therefore essentailly acts like a colic baby. He is now about 4.5 months old and is still the fussiest baby I've ever seen (although better than before), so I can really relate to you.
I tried the Happiest Baby on the Block too, but the only thing that really helped and still helps is radio static. Yes the annoying radio static! Turn that up to match her crying and then she should calm down shortly after. She may scream louder at first, but just turn it up a little until it gets her attention. After a few minutes we can usually turn it down and DS falls fast asleep or stays calm for awhile. It is the only thing we have found that works every time (unless he is very hungry of course). Good luck!
@KellyV: DS has food allergies and therefore essentailly acts like a colic baby. He is now about 4.5 months old and is still the fussiest baby I've ever seen (although better than before), so I can really relate to you.
I tried the Happiest Baby on the Block too, but the only thing that really helped and still helps is radio static. Yes the annoying radio static! Turn that up to match her crying and then she should calm down shortly after. She may scream louder at first, but just turn it up a little until it gets her attention. After a few minutes we can usually turn it down and DS falls fast asleep or stays calm for awhile. It is the only thing we have found that works every time (unless he is very hungry of course). Good luck!
My son had colic (one of the reasons why there's a 9 year age difference ;) )
Ours was diagnosed and I thought I was going to go off the deep end.
A few of the things that helped us get through that terrible period (he was a happy baby when not going through these bouts)
~ Baby Bjorn carrier, he was happiest when being carried but that made daily activities hard so we went the hands free route.
~ Baby Einstein videos, these helped when he was a little older (it last for 9 months, not to scare you). They really captivated him. I dearly wish the "friend" I loaned them to would give them back to me.
~ Car rides, strap him in and he was out like a light.
~ The vacuum helped tremendously, had to replace the belts twice. Seriously it worked, lol!
~ The "baby bongos" yes this works really well for getting the bigger burps out. There's a special knee placement that goes along with it, I always made his Dad do it as it felt like I was hurting him. I recommend putting a towel on the ground though ;)
Holy hell I owe all of you my sanity. The 5S works like a freaking charm!!! Thank you all SO much! I tried it the night I originally posted and got her to stop within 15 mins. I thought it was a fluke, so I tried it the next 2 nights and several since then and it worked EVERY TIME! Thank you thank you thank you!! even DH was like "wow your blog buddies know their stuff!" lol
Yay - that's fantastic news KellyV!!
I actually just ordered that book the other day - good to know it works!! I've also heard good things about a book called "The wonder weeks: how to turn your baby's 8 great fussy phases into magical leaps forward" Because I'm sure you have all sorts of time to read right now right? heh. But it might be an interesting read if you ever have a moment.
@KellyV: Like this post a lot! I'm so glad it helped you guys!
I'm SO thankful I asked on here. all this time I thought HBOTB was for sleep training only, I didn't know it was for colic.
I'm so glad it worked for you! And yay to having a happy Livibug back. :)
That's great news! I've been wondering about you guys, so glad to hear it's getting better. The 5S's really empowered my husband, especially since breastfeeding takes a lot of mommy/baby time, this was something he could master and gave me a great chance to go take a warm shower while he would calm her down.
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I am PRAYING some momma bees can help me here. It seems that our Liv has colic. Last night she screamed from 7 to 9:45pm inconsolably. She does this like 3-4 times a week for at least 2 hours and almost always at the same time. Nothing can console her (the sound of running water helps a little) and it stops just as suddenly as it starts. Anyone have any tips on what to do? I'm callig her pediatrician today but I want some real mom advice. it breaks my heart while it's happening and it's killing me.