Please tell me I am not the only one!!!!

ironman2010

Our daughter is 6 months and is driving me crazy!!  She's not been an easy baby but I am really starting to get a little tired of the crying!  She had reflux and used to scream and cry all the time and I am so thankful that is over but I now it's like she cannot be by herself.  She cries under the play gym, cries in her jumperoo, cries in her stroller, cries in her high chair.  Fine as soon as I pick her up.  I cannot hold this child all day!!  Has anyone else dealt with this?  Sometimes she will play for a while which is like heaven but even then it can be very short lived. 

TPINK6283

As pp's said, it's a stage.  Gia has been going through it for almost a month now.  I do play a lot of peek a boo with her, but right now it's just not cutting it.  There are only a few select people she will let near her, which is totally different then two or three months ago where she would go to anyone.  As a friend of mine said, cherish these moments that she wants to be held or cuddle bc before you know it she will not want anything to do with you!  We have actually had family members that got mad she is going through this phase.  They drive me more crazy then her screaming lol.  Good Luck, and we will get through it!

walkercpa

Does she like to be worn at all? I can't speak from personal experience on this b/c my son hated being in any carrier I put him in, but I have friends who swear by their slings/Mobys/etc.

tokenhoser

We did a lot of carrier when he was like that. It still works... I put him on my back yesterday to do the vacuuming. He only likes it if I'm walking around doing housework, but it lets me get stuff done.

Mags04

I'm in the same situation.  I get home from work and all DS wants is for me to hold him or play with him.  If I walk away for a second he starts screaming.  I can't even make dinner or get a single thing done around the house.  I've thought about getting a carrier that faces forward.  We have the Ergo and DS isn't the biggest fan of it.  I was wondering if he would like a forward facing carrier better so he can see everything going on.

jandy09

I agree with PPers. DD will play by herself for an hour or more as long as you are sitting near her. If you need to get up and do stuff then try putting her in a carrier. I find that DD is especially clingy right before nap time or a tooth eruption.

MHalka41

My only advice is "this too shall pass"!

Manateearmz

I'm dealing with this now. She only does it with me, so if she needs to be put down I'll have DH do it. I agree with PP's peek a boo helps a lot. If she starts crying I look at her and talk to her telling her I am right here, but I can't hold her right now.

tokenhoser

Mags04:

I'm in the same situation.  I get home from work and all DS wants is for me to hold him or play with him.  If I walk away for a second he starts screaming.  I can't even make dinner or get a single thing done around the house.  I've thought about getting a carrier that faces forward.  We have the Ergo and DS isn't the biggest fan of it.  I was wondering if he would like a forward facing carrier better so he can see everything going on.

Have you tried putting him on your back instead of your front?

You also have to keep moving. DS will cry and fuss if I have the nerve to sit down but if I'm busy, he chills.

Sharon21

tokenhoser:

Mags04:

I'm in the same situation.  I get home from work and all DS wants is for me to hold him or play with him.  If I walk away for a second he starts screaming.  I can't even make dinner or get a single thing done around the house.  I've thought about getting a carrier that faces forward.  We have the Ergo and DS isn't the biggest fan of it.  I was wondering if he would like a forward facing carrier better so he can see everything going on.

Have you tried putting him on your back instead of your front?

You also have to keep moving. DS will cry and fuss if I have the nerve to sit down but if I'm busy, he chills.

That is what I was going to say. Being on your back is a lot more comfortable for them then facing out in front but gives them the same view.

OP- It will get better! Try a carrier, my personal favorite is my Mei Tai. LO is happy and I can get stuff done, win win.  

Mags04

tokenhoser:

Mags04:

I'm in the same situation.  I get home from work and all DS wants is for me to hold him or play with him.  If I walk away for a second he starts screaming.  I can't even make dinner or get a single thing done around the house.  I've thought about getting a carrier that faces forward.  We have the Ergo and DS isn't the biggest fan of it.  I was wondering if he would like a forward facing carrier better so he can see everything going on.

Have you tried putting him on your back instead of your front?

You also have to keep moving. DS will cry and fuss if I have the nerve to sit down but if I'm busy, he chills.

I'll try using the Ergo in the back position.  I'm bet DS will like this position because after all if he gets board he'll be able to pull on my hair which he loves to do. Not so much fun for me though.

ironmommy

The carrier is a great suggestion. I couldn't live without one!

I also wanted to tell you that my 3.5 yo was like that as a baby. It was HARD. She is such a joy now, though, and makes me laugh and smile every day (and curse on many days, too, I will admit). So try to hang in there. It really will pass. And sometimes babies have to  cry. It's just the way it is. 

smiling76

OMG that is exactly how DS1 was.  It was horrible. I so feel your pain. 

Looking back--he had horrible food allergies and I didn't realize it.  I was BFing him and eating all the the things he was allergic to.  It wasn't until around 12 mos that we figured it out---and as soon as we took that stuff away, Voila--new baby!  He's never been happier.  Literally a switch.   He also has some sensory input issues--which looking back could have been a sign too.  They like 'weighted' items--- being held--- hugged--heavy blankets on them, etc. 

So now I'm super serious with DS2 and figuring it all out--luckily we figured out the milk thing at 2 wks.  It was tough to switch to formula, but I wouldn't look back---he's a very happy baby now!

 

amy21tom

AshC311:

It's the seperation anxiety stage.  Most babies go through this.  I've read to play peek a boo - it teaches them that you will be back.

It's a tough stage, but she'll get over it quickly!  It lasted about 2 months for C, and she still has days where I can't leave her side.  And yes, I know how you feel.  There were days I thought I was going to rip my hair out cause I just wanted to pee without her screaming bloody murder.

ha! this is me!! DS cries when DH is holding him and he sees me, even if I'm 2 feet away. And if DH is holding him and I walk by without talking to DS and playing then he cries. It's so sweet and hard at the same time.