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I can't stand this....in hell and no escape

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SweetBoy · 09/02/2007 12:46

ds has had no sleep since waking at half seven despite being put down three times for naps...being knackered, yawning etc etc....now he is just SCREAMING his head off upstairs and i don't know what the f**k to do anymore. Get him up although he's too knackered to do anything but cry....or listen to him like a mad man being murdered upstaris

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hercules1 · 09/02/2007 12:47

Have a cup of tea and get yourself together first.

belgo · 09/02/2007 12:47

Can you put him in a pram and go for a walk?

TenaLady · 09/02/2007 12:48

how old is he?

Sheraz · 09/02/2007 12:48

Take him out in the car?

Ellbell · 09/02/2007 12:48

Take him for a walk in the buggy or a drive in the car? (Always used to work for mine...) After your cuppa, though... (good advice, hercules)!

Ellbell · 09/02/2007 12:49

Great minds, belgo and Sheraz (x-posted)!

belgo · 09/02/2007 12:49

Yes - have that cuppa first. Lots of us have been there, we know what's it's like to have a baby who screams all the time.

TenaLady · 09/02/2007 12:49

sod the car lark, you end up having to take them out all the time.

Dinosaur · 09/02/2007 12:50

Put some music on for him, or the hoover or something (any white noise is good), have a cup of tea, and if he's still not asleep when you've finished it put him in the pram and go for a walk.

TenaLady · 09/02/2007 12:51

Sounds like he is overtired. I would shut the doors and have that cup of tea. He will soon get bored.

The important thing is not to listen to it, just do the odd check from time to time and remove yourself from the noise.

SweetBoy · 09/02/2007 12:51

he is 4 mths. he screams in the pram though, he hates it. I feel totally desperate and am nearly literally tearing my hair out. Have the tea already; its chamomile too. Why won't he ever sleep without battling with me for ages....

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Dinosaur · 09/02/2007 12:52

Have you tried white noise, like the hoover? Or the tumble-dryer?

TenaLady · 09/02/2007 12:52

We are all presuming he is under a year here Now if he is 10 years old thats different!

nailpolish · 09/02/2007 12:53

will he lie on the couch beside you?

get the phone, cup of tea, tv remote control and lie with him on the couch. you could probably do with a nap yourself

TenaLady · 09/02/2007 12:54

ooh 4 months, he is a battler then. I had one of those, dont give in cos they will always battle with you if you give them their own way. You sound wound up so this will reflect on ds.

If you are sure he is well and is just crying for attention, get tough with yourself and leave him.

TenaLady · 09/02/2007 12:55

Needs to get used to a routine of getting his sleep, naps, feeding. Headstrong children love routine, its fighting with them to get to that stage. It doesnt take long if you persevere.

SweetBoy · 09/02/2007 12:56

I'm glad you said under a year...I'm so fed up of everyone talking about up to 3 mths being tough then the joy begins. ds is 4 mths & I still feel like every day is an obstacle course & a fine line between coping & losing my mind.

He cries in pram & in car seat.....He is still SweetBoy but he is slowing wearing my nerves & mind out & making me wonder if I will survive this

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IlanaK · 09/02/2007 12:56

I know I am the voice of dissent here, but will he sleep if you hold him? Why not make your self a cup of tea, sit down on the couch and cuddle him off to sleep? Don't worry about long term habits now. You are obviously really stressed to hear him crying and not sleeping and the cuddle together will be claming for both of you.

beansprout · 09/02/2007 12:58

Another vote for white noise. We had one of those tapes and it was magical to behold.

saintmaybe · 09/02/2007 12:59

Sling, baby-carrier? Worked best for my 3. Poor you, but it WILL pass (((hugs)))

SweetBoy · 09/02/2007 13:00

He would no way settle in my arms...he would catapult himself off me with his strong little legs & start trying to roll over/play with feet/walk/stand/cartwheel around the room. He is Mr Motivator for himself all day long

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TenaLady · 09/02/2007 13:00

is he quiet yet?

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brimfull · 09/02/2007 13:02

hoover worked for mine,poor you hope he goes off soon.

SweetBoy · 09/02/2007 13:03

I left him screaming and he is quiet now. I feel so wrong letting him scream because he really bloody goes for it. But I just sat here & didn't know what to do. I just know he needs sleep or there is worse to come. He's not one to just drop asleep in arms, sofa etc etc. If hes out of bed he wants action

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nailpolish · 09/02/2007 13:06

im glad hes quiet now. you cant feel wrong or guilty letting him scream it out, by that stage nothing you can do will help, it can even make matters worse fussing and shushing. they get themselves in such a state, dont they?! i remember it so well..

i think you sound tired yourself, have a rest and make the most of it

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