Up until Christmas my DS was sleeping 4-6hour chunks. Me and dh did let his routine slide a little over Christmas due to visits etc but since then DS has pretty much been wanting to feed every 90mins day and night. I thought this was 12 week growth spurt but we are coming up to 3 weeks now. Through the night its quite relentless and I am quite tired now!
All that's changed is that:
He's now on size 3 nappies, so based on current advice, I no longer change his nappy in the night unless he has poo'd. He doesnt mind if his nappy is wet AT ALL so I doubt its that waking him. However, I used to feed one side, get up and change nappy then switch sides. He would usually feed for maybe 20-30mins total. Without the nappy change he falls asleep on one side and i cannot wake him BUT he has been feeding for 30-35mins a side so i didn't think this was an issue. He doesnt appear to be comfort feeding much. I put him in a sleepyhead in the next to me cot.
Hes fussing on the boob and crying sometimes in the day. He wants the boob -i offer it - sometimes he will take my nipple then let go and cry. Other times he cries even as i get him in position. Same happens at last feed before bed.
Hes arching his back alot when held laying down or sat up. I've took this to mean he wants to move. He gets cranky as he is obsessed with looking at the tv so I often position hin away from it.
Hes distracted by everything in the day to the detriment of feeda and naps. He does sleep and does feed but its broken and difficult! Especially if I go out or as I say, have TV on.
Is this still a growth spurt or have I messed up somewhere?