not happy

[Alfiesmummy]

please help ladies my beautiful little man is not happy now iv been putting it down to his teeth yet theres still no sign of any and meds dont work, im feeding him regularly hes having 3 meals a day as well as milk hes being played with regularly and getting time tio play by himself hes having reguklar naps but hes really not happy, he cries when we are out in his buggy im not sure if thats because he cant see me or not but im running out of things to do, he is wanting constant attention from me and im really struggling with it becaus eim so exhausted by the end of the day nothing has been done and i njust want to chill out i know im on here but this is how i chill im falling bgehind on housework etc and when i do have a blitz im finishing so late im exhausted the next day. any suggestions welcome because i just dont know what to do, im thinking about putting him on cow and gate comfort, hes always been a bit sicky i never really thought about whether it was reflux but would it be worth a try?

 

[mum2A&L]

Im not sure hun, but i wanted to offer a hug.

Maybe it could be worth a go

 

[Lynsey]

I know how you feel. Jacob is exactly the same. He needs constant attention as he just can't seem to amuse himself. It is so tiring some days and I long for his afternoon nap so I can do something for myself! He is just not one of those babies that just chills out on an activity mat or in his bouncer chair. He lasts about 5 minutes and then screams so I have to carry him around with me or play with him. I just feel like I don't get anything done! I am not sure of a solution at all, I just keep trying him on his mat for a couple of minutes more each day in a hope that he will get to enjoy it

 

[skatty]

As usual you could be describing Leorah right down to the being sick! I am sure they sick up more when they are teething, it gets me down changing all her lovely outfits all the time

The attention thing is hard, I posted about this recently, I am lucky I have Martin home this week but i know Ian works away in the week doesn't he? You must be exhausted

The recent sunny (though cold) weather has been a saviour for us, Leorah really likes being outdoors even if its lying looking up at the sky though I do have to be in her sight. Our pushchair can be put on to face me but we do have a fold up for when i go to England and she constantly squeals and moans in it because she can't see me.

I know its not recommended but have you tried putting something on the TV? I have cut down a lot but this can be mesmerising for Leorah, I usually put a Baby Einstein on to feel less guilty but sometimes it's the kids channel. You really need to do something to be able to get a bit of a break.

I know where you are at with the teething, I keep doubting it can be her teeth as none have come but with all the dribbling, moaning, biting etc it just has to be. I know its hard but you really have to let the housework go, I have done this as leorah wont nap unles I am there so i have started chilling out and reading while she naps and I tell you what I feel so much better for the metime. I still try and do the basic washing up and stuff but while she's awake, I put her in her high chair watching me and give her some papers to rip or a rice cake to suck on and this usually will give me 10 mins to wash up while I chat to her.

I hope you feel better soon and i will try and think of some more suggestions