https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 16:33:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-924785 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 20:32:16 +0000 LazyLightning 924785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tidybee: going to look that up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-924782 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 20:31:57 +0000 LazyLightning 924782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lauk80: we have definitely tried that but we keep trying! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-924747 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 20:24:28 +0000 lauk80 924747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>may want to try holding her and bouncing / walking... swings might help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-924499 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 19:35:44 +0000 Tidybee 924499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There is a YouTube video called baby got colic. It worked wonders when DD was melting down and nothing worked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-924304 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:57:04 +0000 Smurfette 924304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: YAY!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-924280 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:52:19 +0000 LazyLightning 924280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: I think biogaia (probiotic) is helping. Last night was rough but today has been better. Also bought a better swing today. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-924172 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:27:08 +0000 Smurfette 924172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: How are things going now? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-919995 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:35:15 +0000 sarac 919995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: Do it, woman. You need to remain sane. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-919906 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:10:56 +0000 immabeetoo 919906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: FWIW My LO hated the carrier at first too - but tolerated it outside. I built up his tolerance, and he eventually really liked it. He has never, and still, won't tolerate me wearing him around the house but if he was really worked up it was worth it to just walk in quiet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-919844 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:59:14 +0000 LazyLightning 919844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarac: naw his brothers work and his mom does too. There are grandmas I could go to in a pinch tho they are 30 min away. I also have a local friend tho and she could help in an emergency. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-919788 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:48:56 +0000 SeptMomma12 919788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>6 week fussiness is the worst. My son cried from the minute my husband left in the morning until he got home 13 hours later. I was dreaming about going back to work. There's not much I can say to help right now, but promise it DOES get better. (And in my experience, the really fussy infants are the happy babies - totally happened with mine.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-919689 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:27:50 +0000 sarac 919689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dear god, I'm so sorry. Can your husband's mother come over any? What about his brother or any relatives? I wish you still lived here, I'd come and hold her for a while. At some point, if you can't fix it, you just need a break. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-919684 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:26:24 +0000 JoJoGirl 919684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: Just wanted to say don't give up on the babywearing - I thought my LO hated it too because she'd scream on the way in, but usually within 10 mins she's alseep. We sort of just discovered it this weekend. I can't sleep, shower or pump while she's in there (usually all I want to do while she's asleep), but I'll take TV over nothing.</p> <p>ETA: hehe she just started screaming in the moby. Nothing is 100% i guess. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-919682 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:26:15 +0000 bunnylove08 919682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: could LO be hot? we found out LO is a very warm child and when she was born (sept) we couldnt put her in any fleece pjs and just used super light cotton ones. I really hope it gets better. Our LO cried for a month straight </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-919667 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:22:33 +0000 LazyLightning 919667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: k'tan, bjorn. Neither works. Also hates stroller and car seat even in the best circumstances! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-919659 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:20:02 +0000 bunnylove08 919659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: oh man which carrier are you using. DD hated the ergo at that age and we started to use a ktan and she instantly fell asleep. </p> <p>I hope you're day is getting better. Remember to take breaks and its okay to leave her in a safe space, close the door and take a breather. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-919649 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:18:28 +0000 LazyLightning 919649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: she won't tolerate a carrier but I have been just carrying her in my arms and walking.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-919642 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:15:48 +0000 bunnylove08 919642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: can you put her in a carrier and walk? that really helped with LO. she was/still is a huge crier </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-919634 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:13:41 +0000 littlebittyhouse 919634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: I am going to call dairy allergy...</p> <p>Our pedi brushed off the skin issues we were having as baby acne and contact dermatitis. He was pretty certain it was not a dairy allergy. I had already switched baby soap and laundry soap so I knew it wasn't an irritant. I knew something was off so I eliminated dairy and within 3 days his rash was getting better and he was was less fussy. We got confirmation of the allergy at 8 weeks when he had blood in his poop :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-919605 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:06:39 +0000 LazyLightning 919605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlebittyhouse: she does have a rash and dry skin! I was brushing it off as baby acne... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-919576 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:59:12 +0000 littlebittyhouse 919576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: 6 weeks is HARD! They are more awake and don't have any 'hobbies' except for wanting to be held.</p> <p>I echo the dairy/soy allergy. It doesn't present itself the same way in all babies. Any rash or dry skin?</p> <p>You can also try the carrier when you're LO is drowsy - sometimes they reespond better than when they are all upset and flailing!</p> <p>You're doing a great job mama - some days are just HARD xx </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-919517 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:46:54 +0000 DillonLion 919517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: Oh good. Sending mega vibes that they tell you the magical answer to all of this fussiness! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-919503 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:42:53 +0000 LazyLightning 919503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@highwire: it was too short! Lol. She actually slept alright last night but is having issues again today. Thankfully her dr office called and had a cancellation- we are going in at 3:15. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-919484 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:35:10 +0000 DillonLion 919484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: How is today going? How was your ladies night? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-918013 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:12:24 +0000 MrsMaine 918013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO is also 6 weeks and screamed bloody murder all day today as well. DH walked in the door from work at 10pm tonight to find me in the rocking chair in the nursery still in my pajamas from last night hyperventilating and having a panic attack while baby screamed. I kinda dumped LO in his arms and ran away for a 1/2 hour shower...</p> <p>Just focusing on the fact that this too shall pass.... it has to!!! Hugs to you momma! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-917998 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:08:24 +0000 googly-eyes 917998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dd did this at that age too. All I can say is it definitely gets so much better! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-917570 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 20:44:11 +0000 MrsF 917570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry that you're going through this :( M cried all.the.time as a newborn and I really thought I wouldn't survive it. I"m sure you've tried everything, but holding her while bouncing on an exercise ball (24/7) saved my life. My aunt had had a colicky baby and she sent the ball over when she heard that we were having a hard time. M did end up having MSPI and our lives changed after she was put on hypoallergenic formula. If the fussiness lasts and your pedi agrees it might be worth looking into. I don't think soy formula is recommended much currently. I hope things get better soon and that you enjoy your girls night! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight/page/2#post-917522 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 20:28:22 +0000 Mrs. Lovejoy 917522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: ugh I feel you. LO just fell asleep and I'm praying it lasts a bit. I filled her up before putting her down so hopefully it helps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight#post-917515 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 20:26:25 +0000 LazyLightning 917515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lovejoy: if she would go to sleep maybe she will!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-6-week-old-has-been-crying-for-5-hours-straight#post-917502 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 20:22:14 +0000 Mrs. Lovejoy 917502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LazyLightning: I'm so sorry to hear! No advice, because we are going through the exact same thing right now. She just turned 6 weeks last Saturday and today has been a fussy mess. She had a complete meltdown at the midwives office when I went for my 6 week checkup. I'm attributing it to the 6 week growth spurt. Maybe our LOs will wake up bigger and happier tomorrow!! </p>