what could be wrong?

Jamie wrote: I need help here!

for the past 2 days Jade has been sleeping all day long and staying up all night long, but the thing is, when she stays up all night she wants to be fed, so Kim has been up for 2 days now! Kim feeds her but then she cries and cries and cries for more so Kim goes to feed her but she doesnt eat, she'll just lick or suck the tip of Kims nipple.

Could there be something wrong with my baby? if so, what could it be?

Kirstenmumof3 replied: It sounds like she may have her days and nights mixed up! I never experienced this so I don't know how you reverse it! Also Jade may have a little bit of colic. If she is pulling her legs up and acting hungry that's what my first DD was like! If you are concerned at all I would take her to see your peditrician. {{{{HUGS}}}} to Kim, I'm sorry you haven't had much sleep!

Jamison'smama replied: I agree with the days and nights mixed up--a lot of babies do that. She also may just be comfort sucking---nothing better than the human pacifier. I think the key is "trying" to keep her up more during the day--especially the late afternoon hours --I know that can be nearly impossible--just encourage Kim to nap during the day as much as possible ( I know that can be hard too)--if it is gas--the mylicon drops are a very harmless way of helping it--colic--I found the book "The Happiest Baby on the Block" to be great--talks about the swaddling, sucking, swinging, shushing and side or stomach lyng. But if it is just the days and nights then it will just eventually fix itself after a while and a little help. Check the book out if crying is a problem--it is really a helpful book--at least it was for us.

Hugs

ediep replied: I agree with cj'smom, it sounds like she has her days and nights mixed up. I think the only way to reverse it is to try your best to keep her up longer during the day. I know thats hard, but keeping the house well lit during the day....open the blinds and turn on all lights, keep music or tv on. Then at night, keep light dim and house quiet. I think it may take a few days or weeks to get her days and nights straight, but she will.

I am not a BF-er, but maybe a paci would help when she is done feeding.

mckayleesmom replied: Mckaylee wouldn't sleep in her basinett or crib the first couple weeks. I don't know why. But if you have a swing they are great. The swing really helped me switch her day and night confusion cause she loved falling asleep in it. Then after a couple weeks of letting her sleep in it I would carefully pick her up and move her into her crib. Also, Mckaylee never ever liked her basinett cause she couldnt see out of it and she would get scared. Maybe try putting her in her crib. Mckaylee will only sleep in her crib or in the swing.

MomToMany replied: She has her days and nights mixed up. This is what I would try. Wake her every 2 or 3 hours during the day to feed, and try keeping her awake after she's done for as long as possible. It sounds meaner than it really is, but there's nothing wrong with waking a sleeping baby. Then when it's evening/night time, have Kim try nursing her laying down in bed; that way she can get rest, too; and then let baby sleep for 4 or 5 hours.

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/normal/newborn-nursing.html

Here's a link on newborn nursing- what's normal & what's not. Kelly's Site has tons of great information on it.

Lots of hugs to you and Kim! I hope it gets better soon!

CantWait replied: Just wanted to let you know there's nothing wrong with your baby. Anthony was a very fussy nurser the first few weeks. So much so that he would eat every 15 minutes, and when he wasn't eating he would use me as his pacifier. He won't really take a real one even now. Jade might just be looking for comfort by sucking on Kim's nipple. Try giving her a pacifier it might work for her, and it really does help.

Good Luck.

Heather replied: I agree that she is getting her nights and days all mixed up. I never had this problem either. I would try some of hte suggestions the ladies have said. Good luck! It is tough, but it does get easier once you get into that groove!! Hopeing you get into it soon!! Take care...

+Zemirah+ replied: Just agreeing with the others about having day and nite mixed up -- it is common actually. The best thing you can do for Kim right now -- truly -- is get a very good night's sleep yourself, and then take over completely all the rest of the home/children if you can during the daytime, or arrange for someone else to if you can't do so. You can really help Kim out a lot by just freeing her up to do nothing but care for herself and baby Jade for a while. Kim needs to do one thing and one thing only -- sleep whenever baby sleeps, take baby to bed and just stay there (I know she probably knows this as Jade isn't her first, but I just wanted to mention it), make sure Kim gets plenty of good, nourishing food while she is awake and can eat. KWIM? Over a bit of time (maybe two weeks) and with some patience, the day/nite thing will likely slowly correct itself without a whole lot of extra work on your (you and Kim's) part. As long as Jade is having plenty of wet and/or soiled diapers each day, she is getting enough feeding and her discomfort is probably colic like the others mentioned. Never feel embarrassed to call your ped for even the littlest thing that concerns you about Jade, Jamie It's normal normal normal for us to call and worry over even the "smallest" things with our babies, and the peds know that. Blessings and hopes for some rest for Kim,
Zem

+Zemirah+ replied: PS: here's a tip for sleeping with baby in bed with you -- for anyone who's worried about this, this tip will all but eliminate the chances of the adult rolling/tossing and turning accidentally...

Mom (or Dad) lying on their back, baby face-down on mama's chest with head nuzzled at the base of mama's neck... Surround Mama with pillows -- kinda like when she is preggo and you read in the books that the best way to rest in pregnancy is to have every joint supported by a pillow: place a couple of pillows under her knees to lift them up. Place at least one pillow under each arm and shoulder, right up close next to her body. And of course, a pillow or two under her head -- however many it takes for her to be comfortable and also stable from side-to-side. This inhibits mama from rolling/tossing in her sleep. Also, this position soothes baby. When Mama and Baby are skin-to-skin nestled together this way, it provides a lot of very beneficial touch baby needs to feel secure, and in my own experience just getting skin to skin this way, and covering baby with a light throw over the top of both of us is enough to settle baby a lot.

HTH!

supermom replied: ITA with everyone - there isn't anything wrong with Jade - just some normal baby behavior - Emily started doing the same thing, but I think we've got it fixed up now......teehee - it's hard to do, but I would wake her up to eat or whatever - change her, bathe her, whatever works, to get her awake in the afternoon/early evening. We also co-sleep so I did manage to get some rest, even if she was awake/nursing at night - was soooooo tired, I just fell asleep with her at the breast.....and no, I have NEVER rolled over on the babies.....

HTH - and hugs and here's to hoping she gets her schedule fixed up soon!!

MomToJade&Jordan replied: Hey Jamie how's it going? Has Jade gotten any better? My Jade was the same way. It took her a little bit, but we got her all switched in no time.

MommyToAshley replied: Sorry I am a little late responding Jamie... we've all been ill and I have been MIA.

I can't offer anything else that has already been said, except some more hugs for poor Kimberly. I totally agree with these ladies and I can relate. Ashley had her days/nights mixed up for awhile. How is it going now?

coasterqueen replied: Jamie,

I have been MIA lately, too, with Kylie's bday and all. How is she doing? I agree with everyone else that she probably has her days and nights mixed up and it will just take some time to adjust.

Hope things are better.