change in crying pattern?

che_arami

so we basically jinxed ourselves by talking about how our almost-5-month-old really never cried. it really almost never happened, maybe when he got his 2 month shots and then once after a super long car trip. but earlier this week he started crying several times a day. it's still not that much time all together, maybe a few minutes each time at most, but it's heartbreaking. he sniffles and heaves huge sighs and tears fall down. most of all it just feels like he's changed somehow! he was happy and now he is capable of being sad, angry, etc...

maybe it's a function of age and normal change. maybe it's because we are visiting the in-laws this week (a combination of a super long trip, including first airplane rides, and meeting lots of new people). maybe it'll change back and maybe it won't. I just want my baby to be happy, you know??

blkbrd3

I totally get it. This too should pass. Right now your son should be prepping for or going through a growing spurt. Signs of this can include changes in sleeping (four month sleep regression is a thing), appetite, and disposition. Once he gets used to the changes going on he'll be right as rain.

801logan

We are going through the same thing. Our girl is going to be 5 months in a few days. She is fussy and seems sad. We also have had a lot of stimulation and new people the last few days. She is really starting to know the difference between people she sees all the time and people she doesn't. We picked my mom up from the airport after being on a 2 week trip. She sat in the back seat with her and our girl just cried and cried. Oh man I felt so bad!! She was even putting her head into the side of her car seat to try to shut her out. I had to pull over pull her out of her car seat and nurse her just to calm her down. I could have cried just seeing her like that. But it sounds like he is just in a new space with new people and is feeling overwhelmed. It's hard on them when they go through this phase. We have just been giving our girl lots of cuddles, limiting the amount of "strangers" that hold her and taking her to quiet areas when she seems overwhelmed. Hope you get your happy baby back soon. I know once we are home she is her happy self.

hoping4number2

I believe there is a growth spurt between 4 months and 6 months. I would guess your baby may be overwhelmed by his new developments, and is learning how to accept all of the stimuli without feeling stressed. It's normal, but it is hard! Hang in there!

che_arami

he is seeming more like his normal self during the day, which I think is because he's getting used to his new surroundings. still crying every single night for bed, though...though I'm getting the feeling its partly because he's realizing he can make those sounds and just wants to make his voice heard anyway we feel a little better but if this is a temporary spurt I will be very happy when it's over as I'm racing to keep up with his milk demand these days!!