Some experts and pediatricians call month two the "peak crying stage," as it's common for parents to report feeling like their newborn grew a whole lot fussier around weeks 6 and 8. If this resonates – solidarity!
What's going on?
Well, a lot – for both of you.
For baby:
As your baby grows wakeful and sensitive to their surroundings in month two, it can be easier for them to feel overstimulated compared to before when they could sleep through anything (and practically slept all day).
There's typically a growth spurt around six weeks old, which brings on increased demands for feeding and soothing.
For moms:
In the first days and weeks after birth, hormonal changes essentially give recovering moms a natural high. This tapers off by month two, and week six can be when postpartum depression symptoms emerge. Not to mention, the lack of sleep can pile up–and your partner may have returned to work by now, leaving you with less support.
In short, the exhaustion can increase when your baby often needs you more. It's hard because it is hard, but rest assured, this is a phase that passes.