My daughter is 6 months old. She's a very good baby, though we're starting that whole seperation anxiety stage. She still is very well behaved and not overly fussy. This morning she only slept half an hour, when she usually takes a 2 hour nap in the morning. For the next hour, all she would do is cry. She ate a bottle, but even screamed after that and wouldn't eat anything else. She's not running a fever or pulling at her ears or anything, but she's not acting right. I called and made an appointment for her at 3 today and the receptionist kept asking if there were any other symptoms besides the crying. So, should I take her in or just wait and see if she gets better by morning. My son had constant ear infections but never pulled at his ears either. Any help?
Thanks Ladies! I cancelled my appointment for yesterday only because she already had one scheduled for today for her check-up. Well, Mother's instinct wins again. Baby girl has an ear infection. I knew something wasn't right. She did better last night and slept well. Today we got her on amoxicillian and hopefully that'll kick it! Her first ear infection the day before her first Christmas! What awful timing though huh. Thanks for making me feel better about trusting myself.:) Merry Christmas.
She may be teething. My son is 7 months and he did something similar a month ago and now he got his two first teeth. Give her something to chew on, that may help. My son favorite was my finger lol. Good luck
I would take her in. If this is the beginning of an ear infection then better to have it checked out now then have to let it go until the day after Christmas. My son never pulled on his ears or ran fever until the ear infection was pretty bad.
Congratulations on baby's first Christmas and hope she gets to feeling better!!!
Follow your instinct. If you feel there is something wrong it is better to take her in and there be nothing wrong then skip the appointment and there be something wrong. You are with her all day every day if anyone knows your baby it is you!!!
If you feel insecure about her crying, meaning if you feel there is something odd in her current behavior, then by all means take her in to see the pediatrician. Don't worry about the nurses questions. They all do that and as new moms we second guess ourselves, thinking maybe we're over reacting. NOT SO...that's why we have pediatricians! And besides, you are paying for their services! they're giving nothing free! Take your baby to see the doctor without being frantic or fearful because your baby feels your emotions and will also become frantic and fearful. Go for a checkup and reassure yourself you are doing what's best for your baby who is totally dependent on you!
With all 3 of my girls were little like that and they had ear infection,most of the time they didnt run a fever or pull at ear. As the other mom said it could be gas as well, who knows though.. I would just take her in and see what they say.. Good luck and have a great xmas!
I would take her to the Dr. since this is not normal behavior for her. It would just be good too for your peace of mind. With the holidays coming it is not a bad idea either.
I'd take her in. Go with your gut. That's what I've heard a lot of dr.s tell parents: if you feel concerned, we need to look at it. Because you know best.
By the way, do yourself and your kids a big favor: toss any thoughts of "well-behaved" or "badly behaved" out the window. Babies aren't "good" or "bad." They're just trying to survive and figure stuff out. Screaming and fussiness are a sign that something's wrong.
As a matter of fact, really, all kids are good kids. Some just have more trouble than others in figuring out how to get their wants and needs met in a way that works by their parents' and teachers' rules. Some have various other needs. Some have personalities that clash with their parents' or their parents' expectations (since we are all different, it's no surprise that our children might respond differently to things than we do; what is no big deal to us might mean the world to them or be a real problem for them - they're not just being difficult). But it's hard for us as parents to remember that they have different needs and ways of seeing things from our own - even just as babies and children, they do, and on top of that, they have different personalities from ours. This is hard to remember because they're so little, and we remember too much that they are made of our genes.)
Happy Holidays!
L.
Hey C.! Here is my first advice regarding possible illness and holidays. If it wont cost you a fortune, then take your baby. Once the holiday's hit you wouldnt be able to get ahold of a doctor unless it was the ER. If it werent the holidays you could wait it out. What if it were an ear infection? My friends daughter is only fussy with her ear infections. Is she teething? My DD teethed for 5 weeks STRAIGHT. She was cranky the entier time. One day she played in her crib for hours, it seems to be her safe place, it was the only thing that kept her calm. We have a video montior, so I was able to watch her the whole time. I felt bad, but she was calm and not so upset. I say take her, you will feel better, since it is around Christmas. Good Luck!
If she is acting totally out of the norm I would. One of my sons never got fever or pulled on his ears when he had ear infection. Also I think better safe than sorry. Good Luck
Trust your Mommy instincts and take her in...even if nothing big is wrong at least you'll be able to relax some! :)
You should take her to the doctor anytime you are concerned. A mom's instinct should not be ignored.
One thing to check - run your finger around her gums, she may be getting her first tooth.
Dear C.,
Sounds like she may have gas. Rub her stomache in a circular motion and lay her on her stomache or your chest and pat her back and see if she burps or poots. Hope she feels better soon.
Since this isn't normal behavior, it isn't a bad idea to get her checked out before the holidays.
Those are the only symptoms my daughter had when she had the flu (the real flu). Of the four times my daughter (now 7) has had the flu her only symptoms have been extreme irritability and sometimes all she'll do is sleep. I would request a flu swab.
