My ds is 5 and a half weeks old and I suspect he is going through the 6 week growth spurt (he is quite a big baby and has gone through the earlier growth spurts quite early). Up until a couple of nights ago he was doing really well at night - waking only once and quite often not until 5.30 after being put down at 11.30.
The last couple of nights though he has woken up twice and is difficult to settle after feeding. He goes down but is really grunty and squeaky for ages before finally sending himself off to sleep. During the day he's basically the same as before, i.e. feeding quite often (I suspect to make up for going so long during the night)
I have been told that the 6 week growth spurt is a big one and that would explain the erratic behaviour at night.
But what I am starting to get worried about is the possibility that he won't go back to being good at night. I have been able to cope with him being quite difficult during the day because I've always been able to have a decent night's sleep. Now with little sleep at night and a difficult baby during the day, I'm starting to struggle!
Does anyone know how long these growth spurts are meant to last and whether I should expect his behaviour to go back to normal once it's finished? Any tips on coping? I'm expressing exclusively and giving one formula feed last thing at night.
thanks!