Dreamalittledream
06-10-2015, 12:23 PM
Perhaps this is just a vent...as I know this too shall pass.
This is the third child I have had for same family. Kind, generous, supportive family. But honestly, if it wasn't this family I would have termed this child. Now week 7; he just turned 1. Cries ALL day (unless I am holding him), not napping AT ALL (Cries all nap). He is finally eating, but if I try to spoon feed he takes the food out of his mouth (so, I just let him self feed). I now refuse to hold him (he is a heavy child, not walking or moving much), but do sit beside him and reassure him, but he tries to climb me and screams if I move away in the slightest. Our outdoor time has been minimal as a result....he screams the entire time (I've tried a stroller, an outdoor stationery walker, a blanket and also a playpen with toys...my poor neighbours). Other 2 siblings have been great; transition was no fuss and no issues at all. Even older sibling does not help in calming this child (he says he cries like that at home too). Mom says it's the same at home. She can't even make supper; Dad does it. It doesn't help that my other 2 that started 9 months ago are terrible nappers as well....sleep for, if I'm lucky an hour and wide awake chatting loudly. I am running out of spots to isolate these terrible nappers so they aren't waking the rest! Sorry to vent....just drained from the crying and no naptime. The good news...just 3 more weeks and I'm closed for the summer (& transitions begin again...arrgghh). I am hopeful by September he will be walking and that always helps them become a little more independent.
This is the third child I have had for same family. Kind, generous, supportive family. But honestly, if it wasn't this family I would have termed this child. Now week 7; he just turned 1. Cries ALL day (unless I am holding him), not napping AT ALL (Cries all nap). He is finally eating, but if I try to spoon feed he takes the food out of his mouth (so, I just let him self feed). I now refuse to hold him (he is a heavy child, not walking or moving much), but do sit beside him and reassure him, but he tries to climb me and screams if I move away in the slightest. Our outdoor time has been minimal as a result....he screams the entire time (I've tried a stroller, an outdoor stationery walker, a blanket and also a playpen with toys...my poor neighbours). Other 2 siblings have been great; transition was no fuss and no issues at all. Even older sibling does not help in calming this child (he says he cries like that at home too). Mom says it's the same at home. She can't even make supper; Dad does it. It doesn't help that my other 2 that started 9 months ago are terrible nappers as well....sleep for, if I'm lucky an hour and wide awake chatting loudly. I am running out of spots to isolate these terrible nappers so they aren't waking the rest! Sorry to vent....just drained from the crying and no naptime. The good news...just 3 more weeks and I'm closed for the summer (& transitions begin again...arrgghh). I am hopeful by September he will be walking and that always helps them become a little more independent.