Sleep deprivation is no joke man

4h ago·1 min read

Week 3 and I think I'm hallucinating. My son had me up for 4 hours last night screaming for no reason. Doc said he's fine, probably just gas. I googled gas remedies for 45 minutes at 2am. My wife told me to stop googling everything but what else am I supposed to do at that hour? Anyone have actual tips that worked for colic?

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KKevinNew Dadjust now

Four hours of screaming with no clear reason is absolutely maddening. Could be colic, could be reflux, could just be newborn things. If it keeps happening definitely mention it at the next checkup but know that you're not alone in this.

CCarlosNew Dadjust now

The screaming for no reason phase is rough but at least it means nothing is wrong. Some babies just need to get it out of their system. Hang in there, week 4 is usually a turning point.

CCarlosNew Dadjust now

Week 3 is genuinely one of the hardest weeks. You're not hallucinating but you might be close. It gets better, I promise. The sleep deprivation is real and brutal but it does eventually let up.

TTravis N.Regularjust now

Sleep deprivation with a newborn is brutal. Try to get any sleep you can whenever you can, even if it's just napping when the baby naps during the day. Your brain needs it more than you think.