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Deep breaths, deep breaths...

MrsWhiteonWhiteStMrsWhiteonWhiteSt
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If I don't vent I'm going to EXPLODE! I'm pretty sure the baby I watch is Satan.

She never. stops. crying....ever. I know she needs a nap but after 20 mins of bouncing her/rocking and her screaming her face off, thrashing and scratching me. I'm ready to give up. She's fed, dry etc...It feels horrible to leave my own son in front of the TV while I struggle with her. 

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  • JenJarJenJar
    I'm so sorry!  Is she a colicky baby?  Do you hae an exercise ball you can try bouncing on?  I heard really good feedback from that from several friends.
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  • JenJarJenJar
    Just thought of something else...I'm sure you've tried everything though.  When Gavin would throw fits like this, holding him belly down across our arm always stopped it. 
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  • MelissaSue81MelissaSue81 member

    YUCK.. I doubt an 8 month old would be colicky or anything like that. I think you should at least mention to the mom that you have a hard time getting her to sleep.. Maybe she will tell you how she does it? Have you tried things like Justin's sound machine?

     

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  • JenJarJenJar
    Oops...didn't realize how old she is.  Sorry.
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  • NikColeNikCole
    Have you talked to her mom? Is she like that at home too? That does not sound like fun. Maybe you need to talk to her mom about CIO? Evan used to do the same thing for naps (cry and thrash about while I tried to rock him) We did CIO at about 6 1/2 months and it was a huge FAIL! But I did it again about 3 weeks ago, and nap time is a breeze now! Good luck!
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  • kac0807kac0807
    She might just really not be feeling well and wanting mommy! The tummy down thing is a good tip! Also just trying her in different positions. I know sometimes T just doesn't want to lay down in our arms for some reason and wants to be held upright.
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  • Stellabella125Stellabella125

    ugh. I am so sorry. That sort of situation and incredibly frustrating when it IS your baby, but I can only imagine how awful it is when it isn't.  

    This sounds like a lot more work than it's worth.  Are you able to CIO with someone else's kid?  I don't know how that works. I am so sorry.

    Sounds like you might need wine night once a week. 

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  • MrsWhiteonWhiteStMrsWhiteonWhiteSt
    imageStellabella125:

     Are you able to CIO with someone else's kid?

    That's exactly it! I don't think the mom is pro- CIO. She says when the baby gives her trouble she just holds her for her nap. I WISH she would help her CIO b/c by her age Justin was just dozing off on his own. Things are SO much easier with your own kids- you don't worry about "crossing lines".

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  • skroopsskroops
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    ugh. I am so sorry. That sort of situation and incredibly frustrating when it IS your baby, but I can only imagine how awful it is when it isn't.  

    This sounds like a lot more work than it's worth.  Are you able to CIO with someone else's kid?  I don't know how that works. I am so sorry.

    Sounds like you might need wine night once a week. 

    I agree with all of this.  Although I know that you said the money is really helpful, I think there comes a point where your own sanity is worth more.  And I know that it is really bothering you that you have to spend so much of your time with this baby and feel like you are ignoring Justin. 

    Maybe you need to think about having a serious talk with the mom and let her know that the situation "as is" isn't working out and that you eihter want to start doing some CIO, or re-think whether the situation is really the best for everyone.  I know that actually having that conversation is easier said than done...

    GL!

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