My kid hates me.

poppyseed1017

The last few days she basically cries all day except when she's sleeping. Today has been a scream fest and both of us have been in tears. Then, H holds her for like 10 minutes before going to his night job and she smiles and coos and is content. Then he leaves and she screams. What am I doing wrong?? I'm on the verge of losing my patience and feel like a horrible mom.

CGorgz

The baby may be able to tell if you're tense. Take deep breaths! You got this!!

bigbootyjudi

CGorgz:

The baby may be able to tell if you're tense. Take deep breaths! You got this!!

This. When I'm really stressed, it just makes DS worse. SO takes him and he calms right down. Your baby doesn't hate you. I just thought of it as "he's crying when he's with me because he knows I'll take care of whatever he needs. He calms down for other people because he doesn't trust that his crying will matter." I know that's not true, but it made me feel better!

megmb24

This was my day today too. It is so frustrating and defeating. I hope it gets better for you!

poppyseed1017

Anbeck, that does make sense...except I don't know what she needs. She is changed, fed and loved on and still screams. When she gets worked up like that it's impossible to nurse her and she gets all sweaty and clammy. I just feel bad for her. I try to remember not to be tense around her but when it gets bad I can't help it. It was just a really rough day and I'm thankful that tonight is DH's night for baby duty, lol. Thanks for letting me vent.