Thread: I'm worried about my baby.
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November 15th, 2012, 03:33 PM #1
I'm worried about my baby.
He is 6 weeks old, and he does some weird things. I am worried that he could be autistic or something. I know it is too early to diagnose him with something like that, but I am just worried.
He doesn't make eye contact very much, and in the past few days, he has started to prefer sitting on his own rather than being held and cuddled. He will sit in his bouncy chair, or lay in his bed, and be totally content for a while, but if I try to hold him and cuddle him, he gets fussy. He will sleep in my arms, and nurses fine, but when he is awake, he seems to like sitting by himself for the most part.
Has anyone had a baby that did these things? Did they turn out okay?Last edited by Hobbermittens; November 15th, 2012 at 03:35 PM.
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November 15th, 2012, 03:39 PM #2
Not exactly this...but my DD used to flail her arms and screech in her sleep, I mean really flail and wiggle herself out of her swaddling and just make this kind of low, squeally noise. and you couldn't calm her, even if you picked her and cuddled her. The first time at 5 weeks I thought she was just having a bad dream, but then it went on 2 or 3 times a day. I took her to the doc convinced that she had some sort of horrid nervous system disease, but at 12 weeks it just went away. Seriously, just stopped one day.
I suggest you go see your doc if it's really stressing you out, but I bet it's just one of those baby things that will pass. HUGS...Sept 2008 & successful boy sway June 2010.
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November 15th, 2012, 03:45 PM #3Dream Vet
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A friend's baby used to get really agitated and scream when he was picked up, and it turned out he had a broken collar bone which happened during labour. He's absolutely fine now! If you're worried, take him to the doctors.
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November 15th, 2012, 03:49 PM #4
Absolutely, it's way too early.
At 6 weeks it would be weird if he could make eye contact, my daughter started to make eye contact recently, and she is 2.5 months old. And she doesn't do it on her own, I have to "chase" her view and her concentration lasts about 3 seconds
I would be grateful if my baby would like to sit on her own for a while, I have to carry her around like all day and half of the night.
My point is: don't worry Hobbi, kids are different, I'm sure he is 150% perfectly healthy. At 6 weeks the most important thing is that he nurses and sleeps well
One thing I've noticed from posts on GD is that obviously your doctors have more strict criteria when it comes to autism. I've read some posts with description of "autistic" children, and let me tell you, here they wouldn't be diagnosed with autism. I'm not saying that's good thing, just something I've noticed.m/c 2001
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November 15th, 2012, 03:59 PM #5
I think its far too early to think about things like autism. My son has mild autism but sever dyspraxia and from about 4 months was when we noticed things - he was late with all mile stones, never rolled, walked at 26 months etc he also refused to "play" he never pushed a car around like my other 10 month olds he used to wear a bucket on his head and sit on his own laying bricks out, if you sat with him to play even at 1-2 years old he would turn his back on you or refuse to play - he would sit happily for hours on his own though with his building blocks and buckets and any shiny household items - He is now 8 and we are still trying to get his statement and they refer to him as having autistic traits not being autistic - they really do not like to label children now a days.
Anyway i went off a tangent then but honestly i dont think u need to be worried like someon else said so long as he is nursing and sleeping thats all good but yes speak to the health visitor if your worried thoughMummy to 3 gorgeous Boys and FINALLY our baby Girl
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November 15th, 2012, 04:00 PM #6Dream Vet
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i have a son with special needs, it started in infancy but not that little, even looking back earliest signs were 6 months. Some baby's are not as cuddly as others, my ds3 was like that but he used to get hot really easily - unnaturally so and like his space as a result of that, his temp changed at about 3 months and he is the cuddliest one of the lot now whenever he is sleepy he loves to cuddle up and stroke your ear.
Can't remember what age eye contact started but i think he's a little too young, to start with they can't see very far and look through things rather than at things
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November 15th, 2012, 04:01 PM #7IVF Advice Coach
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If you are worried, go see his doctor. I'd be more worried about an injury than autism.
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November 15th, 2012, 04:08 PM #9
My oldest has autism (moderate social and cognitive deficits). Honestly, I couldn't tell a difference between him and DS2 that early. We didn't start suspecting something was wrong until he was almost 2 years old (his speech was very delayed - he ended up not talking until he was 8) Of course, this was back in the late 90's and it wasn't as common back then - not really top of mind. I often wonder if I would have noticed symptoms sooner if I had known what to look for...
I think it's definitely too early, but if you are worried, keep an eye on it and ask your pediatrician. Early intervention is best, so it's always good to be aware of what to look for. Here's a good website that will help: Learn the Signs of Autism | What is Autism? | Autism Speaks
Good luck, and don't worry too much! I'm sure that your little one is just fine.Supermom to DS1 (1996) & DS2 (2009) & DS3 (2013) & my HT beauty DD4 (2015)
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November 15th, 2012, 04:44 PM #10
Sent you a private message but the ladies are right! I am sure there is nothing wrong. Just keep tabs and if you are still super worried a trip to the doctor won't hurt. Maybe you got lucky and he is just a really really good baby! Content and happy as a clam.
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