7 week old suddenly sleeping a lot and being cranky. Any ideas?

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I'm new to this being a Mum thing and am half feeling my way, half reading books/internet. I think growth spurt affects sleeping at 6 weeks but can't see anything for 7-8 weeks. Little William is suddenly being cranky a lot and needing to sleep and suckle a lot. We used to get a lot of contented and awake time, but now it's just either feeding, sleeping or fussing. Any ideas?

If he is otherwise well, then it probably is a growth spurt.
My ds2 has had them at totally different times to the ones mentioned in books, etc.
Enjoy the sleeping!

Almost definitely a growth spurt - watch out he'll suddenly get huge. I hope you've got bigger baby clothes

Thanks guys, I have to say he does seem better today and I read that growth spurts last a couple of days which does fit. Fingers crossed we're back on track!