Have we created a monster?

adoxyinherear

DD is getting a little track record for being terrible to people who consent to watch her. DH and I went to dinner and to see The Hobbit tonight, and she apparently screamed most of the time we were away. SIL was watching her and thought she had gas, though DH and I suspect she probably just worked herself into a state and that was responsible for her explosive bowels.

The thing is, she almost never has fits like this, and now she's done it twice for sitters (we've only gone out without her three times). I work from home so she's rarely apart from me, and when she is, she's with DH. Any other WAHMs or SAHMs experience anything like this? Does it get better? I know she's a baby and crying is normal, I just feel TERRIBLE.

tbone_bride

My DD was like this. She screamed when anyone except me or my mom watched her, and eventually warmed ip to DH and my dad. She definitely outgrew it but it took a while. Maybe she was 9 months? I think it's normal, hang in there! I remember hardly ever leaving DD because I felt so bad.but it got better. Hang on there mama!

SpartyKim

DD has been fine with anyone holding her or paying attention to her up until recently.  (Keep in mind we're a military family so our relatives are NOT nearby so she doesn't see them frequently.)  DD was ok with my in laws over Thanksgiving weekend when she was 4 months old.  But my parents arrived this week and she cried when they just stood next to her & talked to her.  It took 24 hrs before she would smile at them from a distance and another 12 hrs before she'd smile while being held by them. 

And it's not just people.  DD used to love it when my horse would sniff at her and tickle her feet with his lips.  Yesterday, she was scared when his head was 3 feet from her. 

I think it has to do with whatever 4 month developmental steps they make.  We're still sleeping like cr*p over here.

bmv1980

DD will hardly let anyone hold her! I have noticed that it's even somewhat difficult to take her places in the evening. We joke that she just wants to be home, and it really seems like that's what she wants. Once we walk through the door with her, she's all smiles. I've got a little homebody here. We haven't left her with anyone since she was about 6 weeks old. DH does alright with her when I'm away. He's developing more ways to soothe dd...which is great!

charmedgrl517

H just started this!!! Its weird but I noticed she doesn't cry with women with light hair! Not sure if it has anything to do with me or not but it is weird lol. I feel so bad when she cries for my aunt! Hope she grows out of it soon.

gilmoregirl105

First of all, ((hugs)) and you are not alone.  

 DD is such a happy,easy going baby and yet around mil the last couple of times she has cried, was super cranky and only wanted to be in my arms.  It sucks because I find myself saying how sweet and happy she is and yet mil always sees her being a cranky, crying mess lately and I have to hear from DH's family, "Are you sure she doesn't have colic?"  Grrr   

Thankfully, yesterday when my in laws were over, DD was her normal happy self and was talking/squealing most of the time.  My mil was surprised and I was like, but this is actually how she is most of the time.