Just recently, well I say that but it has probably been going on for the last 4 weeks, Victor cries and cries from the moment he rises from nap time until he has dinner.
I feel I have tried everything and I have checked everything.
At first we blamed it on the teeth. Where the hell are they, these flipping teeth??!! If that's teething, they must be coming from the bottom of his toes for not making a quicker appearance! If we decide to rule out the teeth, there is the possibility that he might be hungry. Don't be fooled by that. I doubt that he is hungry after a fruit pot, a biscuit and a beaker of milk, or at least not just after. So hunger is sort of ruled out too, especially if you consider that he manages to cry in between mouth fulls.
Then there is the possibility of pain maybe. We had a doctor appointment, two in fact in the last couple of weeks and they all ended up with the doctor looking at me wondering "why are you here weirdo? You are filling the space of someone who could genuinely be ill?".
So what am I suppose to do? I suspect greatly that it is attention seeking. I tell you why, simply because he cries and cries. He rolls around the whole lengh of the house. Then he encounters a toy, my bag, something fun on TV or the dog and suddenly the tears stop. It seems that someone just turned the tap off and the volume down. For as long as our eyes don't meet he plays and even laugh or chat to himself.
BUT suddenly I look at him. The second I do that I catch myself thinking "WHY DID I DO THAT??!!". That's when he starts again. His face creases everywhere and he wails as loud as he can. Then he walks to me arm out streched and he begs me to take him in my arms. And I do, of course I do. I am his mummy! And I can't possibly leave him smear snot all over the rug or the sofa, I much prefer it on my shoulder, much much easier to clean!
The minute I pick him up, it stops. The silence returns and then it is on his terms. He points in the direction of the computer "No darling, not the computer" of he starts again "wahwaaaahhh". So ok the computer if you like, but for crying out loud (no play on words here, promise) just ZIP IT! Then that's enough, he wants to go back to the floor. It is very immense pleasure that I put him back on the floor, but then here we go AGAIN!!!
This lasts until Craig comes home EVERY SINGLE EVENING!!
What shall I do?!!!
Eye test
Who's the winner?
There was an episode of Family Guy on last night in which Stewie decided he loved Lois and wouldn’t give her a moment’s peace. I think you’re right, he is attention seeking. I think he’s probably at the age where he wants to explore but he needs reassurance you’re still there whenever he wants you. So I would give him something to play with while you get on with whatever you need to do. Try leaving the room while he is pre occupied, then returning, then leaving again. Gradually he should get used to the idea that you’ll always be there for him when he needs you, but be happy to play on his own.
There was an episode of Family Guy on last night in which Stewie decided he loved Lois and wouldn’t give her a moment’s peace. I think you’re right, he is attention seeking. I think he’s probably at the age where he wants to explore but he needs reassurance you’re still there whenever he wants you. So I would give him something to play with while you get on with whatever you need to do. Try leaving the room while he is pre occupied, then returning, then leaving again. Gradually he should get used to the idea that you’ll always be there for him when he needs you, but be happy to play on his own.
Ma pauvre Peg’
ils ne te laisseront jamais tranquille tes “boys” …
Que dois tu faire : patienter ? l’assommer ? l’enfermer dans la cave ? le donner en p
Ma pauvre Peg’
ils ne te laisseront jamais tranquille tes “boys” …
Que dois tu faire : patienter ? l’assommer ? l’enfermer dans la cave ? le donner en p
Oh lord, how difficult. I think you are right, it sounds like attention seeking to me and it is a phase which he will grow out of (hold onto that thought, you know it will happen, just maybe not today).
Courage!
Oh lord, how difficult. I think you are right, it sounds like attention seeking to me and it is a phase which he will grow out of (hold onto that thought, you know it will happen, just maybe not today).
Courage!
My daughter used to do this after her nap, but maybe for half an hour and nothing would stop it, not even being picked up. I think maybe they feel really out of sorts when they just wake up, but Victor has worked out that if he keeps going, you keep paying him attention. I used to say, if you stop crying, I will pick you up, otherwise you stay on the floor. Do you think he’s old enough to respond to that kind of reasoning?
My daughter used to do this after her nap, but maybe for half an hour and nothing would stop it, not even being picked up. I think maybe they feel really out of sorts when they just wake up, but Victor has worked out that if he keeps going, you keep paying him attention. I used to say, if you stop crying, I will pick you up, otherwise you stay on the floor. Do you think he’s old enough to respond to that kind of reasoning?
Oh dear – how horrible for you
my little girl went through a similar phase – and it passed, as everyone has said – if it does stop when he gets attention then maybe he has a bit of anxiety now and needs some extra time ( i know just what you need to hear :s) maybe new toy? Or bottle full of rice worked well for my little ones.
Just know you are not alone, and this too shall pass.
Oh dear – how horrible for you
my little girl went through a similar phase – and it passed, as everyone has said – if it does stop when he gets attention then maybe he has a bit of anxiety now and needs some extra time ( i know just what you need to hear :s) maybe new toy? Or bottle full of rice worked well for my little ones.
Just know you are not alone, and this too shall pass.
Oh poor you, if you’re absolutely sure he hasn’t anything wrong with him then it must be a phase. Whats he like if you carry him around in a sling? I had to do that with the last one, I couldn’t put him down. The only positive I can say is that I’m sure it won’t last. Maybe he’s just frustrated and wants to be on the next stage. Chin up, hard I know, thinking of you.
Oh poor you, if you’re absolutely sure he hasn’t anything wrong with him then it must be a phase. Whats he like if you carry him around in a sling? I had to do that with the last one, I couldn’t put him down. The only positive I can say is that I’m sure it won’t last. Maybe he’s just frustrated and wants to be on the next stage. Chin up, hard I know, thinking of you.