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To feel there's something not quite right about my baby?

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puglife15 · 31/08/2016 19:46

I can't shake the feeling there is something going on with my 6 month old baby that isn't how it should be. He doesn't really babble at all, doesn't like tummy time, is sick loads, examines his hands a LOT and will just lie there staring into space. He also still clenches his thumb in his fist a lot which most babies grow out of by 2 months, and does the most awful poos and wind. He is a dreadful sleeper in the day and not much better at night. He seems like a newborn still in many ways (although he has learned to sit up and roll, just about). But sometimes he's almost too easy, if you know what I mean.

Back story is that I had a difficult pregnancy mental health wise, and was very stressed, and I worry that it's had an impact on him. I cannot tell if there is a genuine concern there or I'm projecting my guilt onto the situation and looking for problems. I'm struggling to trust my gut.

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puglife15 · 12/09/2016 22:44

Just wanted to give a quick update...

Well I'm feeling much much better now. I think I fell down a rabbit hole of googling stuff and being anxious convinced myself something was wrong after the first possible issue, started looking for more signs.

I saw some other children his age and he seems pretty much like them really. I also just made a bit more effort to play and engage with him which I realised I wasn't really doing much.

Obviously I can't be certain he is NT and I do think his reflux / gut issues may have a small developmental impact but I'm not worried in the way I was.

Thanks to everyone who replied.

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timeisnotaline · 12/09/2016 22:54

It sounds like possibly allergies and / or reflux,definitely no obvious developmental delays. My son couldn't sit at 6 months :) however I would never tell you not to get your child checked, do follow up just in case. And please see someone about the anxiety too. 3 weeks early is still defined as a full term baby, it's not going to cause him any issues!

puglife15 · 23/07/2017 22:45

Hi, thought I'd come and update as I hate it when people start these threads and then maybe people will find them when searching for similar stuff and you never find out what the issue is...!

Anyway - DS is now nearly 17 months old and a very different baby to the one he was almost a year ago, as you'd expect!

We had a really awful time with him 8-10 months, sleep, illness, teething etc. He was in a right state. But around 10 months he started crawling and by around 1 year much happier, more lively and he started sleeping a little better. He has recently started walking, has good fine motor skills and is building up his language.

He still has some digestive issues that we've never got to the bottom of but reflux is greatly improved. He seems to still get if if he has cows milk.

The only other concern is his muscle tone - he's not very sturdy, and still has what I think is probably poor core strength eg occasionally he'll still fall over from sitting. But day to day he seems fine really.

I think he did have some issues, but my mental state was also awful. I was depressed and anxious.

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ChasedByBees · 23/07/2017 22:59

I'm glad things seem well OP. 🙂

Apocalyptichorsewoman · 23/07/2017 23:08

Oh Bless you -Am so glad to hear that you are both getting on well - it's great that you came back to update the thread! Flowers

GreengageJam · 23/07/2017 23:17

So glad things are better for both you and him!

TestingTestingWonTooFree · 23/07/2017 23:25

Glad to have an update and to hear things have improved for you both.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 23/07/2017 23:40

To be honest, he does sound pretty normal to me.Not all babies gurgle and coo. The watching of his hands is normal too.
Is he your first baby, it could just be a little anxiety, if so.
However, go with your feeling, and speak to your GP or HV.
Some babies develop at a slower pace, but soon catch up, I had one ! 😄

scruffmacduff · 23/07/2017 23:46

Glad to read this - thanks for your update OP! Smile

Zoflorabore · 23/07/2017 23:47

Glad things sound better op.

Just wanted to add that I still check on my 2 breathing in bed every single night and they are now 6 and 14! Have done it every night since they were born.

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