| Posted By |
Message |
|
|
Constant need to be rocked
My one twin NEVER sleeps during the day, always up, wants to be on he go, screams if he gets bored looking at one thing and is just very restless he needs to be walked through the house to look at everything, and bounced and rocked (hard might I add, which concerns me, I'm always terrified I'm bouncing him too hard but he screams unless you are more than gentle) there are days he's up and restless and wants to be in motion for hours. Friday he was up from 5:30 am to 11pm napped 25 minutes and fussed and screamed unless in motion or eating. He's 6 weeks old and to me this is not normal behavior. Anyone else experience this
|
Posted 2/27/17 4:04 AM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
Lauren82
LIF Adult
Member since 10/06 4580 total posts
Name:
L
|
Re: Constant need to be rocked
Have you tried "wearing" him? That helped my girls through their fussy patches.
|
| Posted 2/27/17 6:06 AM |
| |
|
evrythng4areason
And then there were 4
Member since 1/10 5224 total posts
Name:
Kayla
|
Constant need to be rocked
At 6 weeks old that can be very very normal behavior.
Hang in there mama
|
| Posted 2/27/17 6:57 AM |
| |
|
|
|
Constant need to be rocked
Thank you!!!! I have no problem rocking him and such, it is frustrating to not know what will make him happy at times. He was low birth weight due to IUGR, it's just so hard not to compare when one twin is doing something completely different. I guess given what I do for a living I'm always looking out to make sure they are on target developmentally and meeting milestones, so when he started with this, none of my friends kids have done this nor does his brother so I became very concerned. It's good to know it can be normal! Thank you!!!
|
| Posted 2/27/17 7:13 AM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: Constant need to be rocked
I agree that what you described sounds very normal for 6 weeks. Not easy by any means, but normal. I can't imagine how hard it is with twins, especially when they are acting so differently.
That being said, if you feel concerned, call your pediatrician, it can never hurt to call if you feel something isn't right.
Hang in there mama, everything is a phase in infancy.
|
| Posted 2/27/17 7:23 AM |
| |
|
MrsT809
LIF Adult
Member since 9/09 12167 total posts
Name:
|
Constant need to be rocked
I would do whatever you can to get more naps in during the day. He could be overtired and that's causing this behavior. Do you have a good full size swing? I would use that, or wear him, go out for walks or car rides. If you can increase his naps he may be a little more content when he's awake.
|
| Posted 2/27/17 8:48 AM |
| |
|
MrsB612
LIF Adolescent
Member since 12/12 784 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Constant need to be rocked
Posted by MrsT809
I would do whatever you can to get more naps in during the day. He could be overtired and that's causing this behavior. Do you have a good full size swing? I would use that, or wear him, go out for walks or car rides. If you can increase his naps he may be a little more content when he's awake.
I agree w/ this. Sounds like he's overtired. At that age, both my kids couldn't stay awake for more than 1.5 hours at a time. I'd try a swing, swaddled. Or R&P that rocks on it's own.
|
| Posted 2/27/17 9:03 AM |
| |
|
pumpkinmom
LIF Adult
Member since 5/12 2912 total posts
Name:
|
Constant need to be rocked
It could be normal, but if it's worrying you, I would talk to the doctor. You should follow your instincts if you think something is bothering him. When do you find it more difficult to calm him - maybe he needs to eat more often, or maybe he's having reflux or gas?
My babies liked to be held a lot and to sleep while I held them, but it must be more difficult for you with twins.If you have a bassinet attachment for the stroller, maybe you can keep it in the house and push it around until he gets to sleep.
|
| Posted 2/27/17 9:45 AM |
| |
|
NYCGirl80
I love my kiddies!
Member since 5/11 10413 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Constant need to be rocked
6 weeks is SOOOO young! Everything you've been describing (on this and other posts) sounds very normal. The first 3 months is all about survival so you need to do whatever you find works for both babies. It's exhausting and tiring, but also rewarding. You will get through it! Hang in there.
|
| Posted 2/27/17 2:14 PM |
| |
|
petvet
LIF Adult
Member since 5/08 1238 total posts
Name:
Meredith
|
Re: Constant need to be rocked
Sounds totally normal. My DS was extremely intense, needed stimulation, constant motion (I couldn't wear him and ever actually sit down) and had a wicked morrow reflex that would cause him to startle constantly. He also breath held and would pass out if upset from 8 weeks to 2.5 years. The only time he was content was breastfeeding other then that it was go go. One thing to possibly look forward to was that he was a very easy toddler (in comparison to my kids with easy babies). I used to have easy baby envy.
|
| Posted 2/27/17 2:18 PM |
| |
|
gina409
TWINS!
Member since 12/09 27635 total posts
Name:
g
|
Re: Constant need to be rocked
It's normal!
Is he burping good?
The wanting to be rocked could mean he wants to get the gas out
There is also tons of growth spurts at this age
Hang in there!
|
| Posted 2/27/17 6:12 PM |
| |
|
MrsA1012
love my little girl !
Member since 9/10 5777 total posts
Name:
Me
|
Constant need to be rocked
It is normal and there is a huge growth spurt at 6 weeks. I definitely second the recs to wear him or get him comfortable in a swing. My DD loved her graco swing with the music turned on. also, the weather is getting warmer , maybe take him for a walk around the neighborhood. I bet he's over tired that's way too many hours for an newborn to be up. definitely try to increase nap time as much as possible and lots of hugs to you, it is rough enough with 1 let alone twins. 
Message edited 2/27/2017 10:51:32 PM.
|
| Posted 2/27/17 10:49 PM |
| |
|
olive98
LIF Adolescent
Member since 11/12 791 total posts
Name:
|
Constant need to be rocked
That's way too long for being up during the day. Is he swaddled. Swaddling was a lifesaver for me. Call your doctor if you are concerned. Sounds like there is something bothering him.
|
| Posted 2/28/17 6:09 AM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: Constant need to be rocked
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
My one twin NEVER sleeps during the day, always up, wants to be on he go, screams if he gets bored looking at one thing and is just very restless he needs to be walked through the house to look at everything, and bounced and rocked (hard might I add, which concerns me, I'm always terrified I'm bouncing him too hard but he screams unless you are more than gentle) there are days he's up and restless and wants to be in motion for hours. Friday he was up from 5:30 am to 11pm napped 25 minutes and fussed and screamed unless in motion or eating. He's 6 weeks old and to me this is not normal behavior. Anyone else experience this
Someone mentioned your other posts, so I went back and read them - only because although this can be normal, it can be not normal too - just like everything else.
This could very likely be more tummy troubles. I went through hell with one of my LO's with digestive issues (still going thru it actually). I would reach out to the doctor if I were you, especially if you're mommy instinct is telling you something is wrong.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need to vent. My LO had a protein-intolerance to everything, never slept - and I mean was almost never asleep, and was miserable all day.
|
| Posted 2/28/17 8:12 AM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: Constant need to be rocked
Posted by LiveForMoments
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
My one twin NEVER sleeps during the day, always up, wants to be on he go, screams if he gets bored looking at one thing and is just very restless he needs to be walked through the house to look at everything, and bounced and rocked (hard might I add, which concerns me, I'm always terrified I'm bouncing him too hard but he screams unless you are more than gentle) there are days he's up and restless and wants to be in motion for hours. Friday he was up from 5:30 am to 11pm napped 25 minutes and fussed and screamed unless in motion or eating. He's 6 weeks old and to me this is not normal behavior. Anyone else experience this
Someone mentioned your other posts, so I went back and read them - only because although this can be normal, it can be not normal too - just like everything else.
This could very likely be more tummy troubles. I went through hell with one of my LO's with digestive issues (still going thru it actually). I would reach out to the doctor if I were you, especially if you're mommy instinct is telling you something is wrong.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need to vent. My LO had a protein-intolerance to everything, never slept - and I mean was almost never asleep, and was miserable all day.
Thank you so much! Oddly enough, this is not DS with the milk protein allergy!! Go figure! This is my little guy that had IUGR. We are seeing the doctor tonight for our bi-weekly visit so I plan to address it, along with other things I'm seeing such as torticollis and rapid leg twitching. All of these things I'm seeing now just has me beside myself with him and I'm beating myself up for not picking things up sooner.
|
| Posted 2/28/17 10:14 AM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: Constant need to be rocked
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
Posted by LiveForMoments
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
My one twin NEVER sleeps during the day, always up, wants to be on he go, screams if he gets bored looking at one thing and is just very restless he needs to be walked through the house to look at everything, and bounced and rocked (hard might I add, which concerns me, I'm always terrified I'm bouncing him too hard but he screams unless you are more than gentle) there are days he's up and restless and wants to be in motion for hours. Friday he was up from 5:30 am to 11pm napped 25 minutes and fussed and screamed unless in motion or eating. He's 6 weeks old and to me this is not normal behavior. Anyone else experience this
Someone mentioned your other posts, so I went back and read them - only because although this can be normal, it can be not normal too - just like everything else.
This could very likely be more tummy troubles. I went through hell with one of my LO's with digestive issues (still going thru it actually). I would reach out to the doctor if I were you, especially if you're mommy instinct is telling you something is wrong.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need to vent. My LO had a protein-intolerance to everything, never slept - and I mean was almost never asleep, and was miserable all day.
Thank you so much! Oddly enough, this is not DS with the milk protein allergy!! Go figure! This is my little guy that had IUGR. We are seeing the doctor tonight for our bi-weekly visit so I plan to address it, along with other things I'm seeing such as torticollis and rapid leg twitching. All of these things I'm seeing now just has me beside myself with him and I'm beating myself up for not picking things up sooner.
Oh you poor thing. Please don't beat yourself up, mine had mild torticolis and I had no clue, too wrapped up in the screaming :) Good luck with everything. Keep breathing and remember to take care of yourself too.
|
| Posted 2/28/17 12:50 PM |
| |
|
