Weird things have been happening...Sunday Teagan napped for almost 3 hours, Sunday night she slept terribly, Monday she wanted to eat every hour (instead of every 2) and WOULD NOT NAP. She wouldn't even let me put her down without screaming and crying. Finally late afternoon I got her to sleep in my arms for 1 hr 40 min. That was the longest she went between feedings all day. Last night I broke my own rules and let her sleep with us in bed for part of the night and she slept great, very little to no fussing and crying. The rest of the night she slept in the swing. Through my good friend Google, I have determined that she is going through a growth spurt, typically called the 6 week growth spurt but can happen anywhere from 6-8 weeks old. Characterized by screwed up sleeping patterns (sometimes sleeping more, sometimes less), frequent feedings, and generally clingy and cranky behavior. Oh Joy!
It was such a long day yesterday that when Matt suggested Chinese for dinner last night I quickly volunteered to call in the order AND pick it up - something we usually argue about ("I'll call if you pick up", "I did it last time, it's your turn", "I'll do the dishes if you pick it up"). It got me out of the house for 20 minutes and away from crying baby (who did cry the whole time I was gone). That was the only relief I had. Hopefully this only lasts a day or two. After resisting a nap in all the usual places (crib, pack n play, swing), Teagan is now sleeping comfortably on me. Thank goodness for the internet and reruns of Jon and Kate Plus 8.
The only thing getting me through this is the thought that perhaps this growth spurt is that magical turning point where many babies start sleeping longer at night and getting themselves on more of a schedule. I am (still) waiting for my Barnes & Noble order to be delivered - two books on sleeping, naps, schedules, etc. Not that I will have time to read said books, but in theory it was a good idea to order them.
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