One thing I never expected as a new parent was how often I’d find myself wide awake at 2 a.m., staring at my baby and wondering, What did I do differently today? There were nights when he was so upset and uncomfortable that I questioned everything—my routine, my feeding habits, even my instincts. But eventually, after a few sleepless nights and far too many frantic Google searches, it would click: he was going through a growth spurt. And honestly? Growth spurts can feel like
