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GOING OUT OF MY DAMN MIND!!!!!
Added: 997 days ago.
Added by: alisenkadonsmom
Section: General.
Status: This question is Closed. (Questions will be closed after 10 days.)


I HAVE A 5 MONTH OLD AND FOR THE WHOLE PART OF HIS LIL LIFE HE IS SOOO FUSSY!!! HAS BEEN SINCE DAY 1!! HE HAS TO BE HELD ALLLLLL THE TIME..AND WHEN HE GETS PICKED UP HE QUITS CRYING..SOMETIMES HE WONT QUIT CRYING HE JUST CRYS CRYS CRYS AND THERE DOESNT SEEM TO BE ANYTHING WRONG!! I AM GOING INSANE I GET MAD AND PISSY AND FRUSTRATED WITH EVERYONE.. I EVEN GET A BABYSITTER FOR HIM FOR A DAY OR SO AND THAT STILL DOESNT HELP ME TOLERATE IT!! MY INITIAL REACTION IS TO YELL AT HIM BUT I KNOW HE DOESNT UNDERSTAND THAT..WHAT DO I DO!! I CANT SIT HIM DOWN I CANT LAY HIM DOWN AND ALMOST NOTHING GETS HIS ATTENTION...IM IN THAT `I WANNA GIVE UP ` STAGE!! I HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND SHE NEVERR EVER DID THIS!!!! I AM NOT A BAD MOM IM NOT I DESPISE BAD MOMS BUT IM STARTING TO UNDERSTAND WHY THEY MAY BE THE WAY THEY ARE.. PLEASE SOMEONEEEE HAVE SO WORDS OR WISDOM FOR ME

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genipher-y - 995 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) If it's colic, you can try brewing peppermint tea for him. Let the tea steep for 10 minutes or so and after it has cooled to lukewarm, give him 1/4-1/2 tsp. That usually helped with my son. He'd pass gas 10-ish minutes after drinking the tea and stop crying...

**Candace**4 - 996 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Get a sling...talk to your child's doctor...take him for walks...try the gripe water...I had a colicky baby for months. I know it is hard, babies pick up on your stress and anxiety too, so that may be part of it.

mommy-at-home - 996 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) It is so hard when a baby is this way! My heart really goes out to you. My first baby was like this. And it is extremely difficult to say the least. Hang in there. The fact that you are acknowledging your frustration and seeking relief through a babysitter is good for you and the baby. You need to remember that your baby is a baby! Sounds simple, but it is really profound - your baby only knows what he wants/needs, he has NO COMPREHENSION of your wants/needs. He is blissfully unaware that mommy needs time too. So, try not to be angry with him. Please message me if you want to chat, need support/encouragement, or have questions. I'm already on your friends' list BTW...

kitkatb - 997 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) my baby is fussy too, it is so hard on my nerves sometimes, I know all his needs are met, but I will not hold him all of the time, or nothing would get done. My son is sleeping thru the nite for the most part, but his napping is just all over the place, so I think that is why he is so cranky. I feel pretty guilty sometimes because although I know it's not his fault, he's not being fussy intentionally, I get stressed and upset about it. I am hoping that as he gets older (he is 15 weeks old) that things will get better. I must say, they have improved, but some days just seem so bad. This is just supposed to be such a wonderful time, watching him grow, and bonding with him, i feel like I am in the same boat as you, so I hope it does get better for you, he may just have to cry a bit, or maybe you should try him in a sling for a good part of the day, good luck to you anyways

jaydsmom - 997 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) My daughter was the exact same way. I took her to a sitter too. That's why it took me 7 years to have a 2nd one! I know there are going to be all kinds of women here saying that I am a bad mom and how dare I etc etc, but my dr told me to just let her cry it out. I was going absolutely insane with her, and I had to try something. I put her in her crib and let her cry. I went in every 4 min, then 6, then 8, then 10 (you get the drift). I didn't pick her up. I gave her her soother, which she didn't want, patted her bum, and walked out. It killed me, but after 3 days it settled down. After 2 weeks the whole crying all the time stopped all together. Maybe check with your dr first if you think it's a bad method, but it saved my sanity.

M2G - 997 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Have you tried wearing him in a carrier/sling? It sounds like he is running the house. I think you need to stop picking him up. He needs to learn to calm himself down. Also try some Gripewater or Cocyntal drops, perhaps he has some colic. Have you spoken to your DR about things?

5against1 - 997 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) the only thing i can think of is maybe the baby can feel how tense/stressed you are and is reacting from that??