Is he a teenager in the body of a newborn????

amother

Sun, May 28 2023, 9:00 pm

The more I think about it, the more I think my 2 month old is a teenager in the body of a baby
He's grumpy when he wakes up, no matter the time
He's even grumpier if I woke him
He needs to be entertained all day or he gets bored which leads to kvetching
Always ready to eat
Crys for no reason
Gets upset at me and doesn't tell me why, just gives me the silent treatment and expects me to get it on my own
Never listens to me
Sleeps at the weirdest most inconvenience times
Is inconsistent and unpredictable
I'm constantly cleaning up after him
He needs everything NOW!!

Gosh, if this is how he is now, who knows what his teenage years will bring???

BrisketBoss

Sun, May 28 2023, 9:04 pm

Hm...you seem to have a somewhat dim view of children. A conventional one, though.

amother

Daffodil

Sun, May 28 2023, 9:30 pm

BrisketBoss wrote:

Hm...you seem to have a somewhat dim view of children. A conventional one, though.

I think she’s joking and tried to make a humorous post

BrisketBoss

Sun, May 28 2023, 9:56 pm

amother Daffodil wrote:

I think she’s joking and tried to make a humorous post

Yes, I got it...and there's truth behind every joke.

Hashem_Yaazor

Sun, May 28 2023, 9:56 pm

My hardest baby has actually been a pleasure to have as a teenager. Hang in there 😉

amother

Snapdragon

Mon, Jun 05 2023, 9:26 pm

This was my hardest child.
He’s a teen and my life is a nightmare.
Sorry - I hope your baby grows up and grows out of this.
Mine never did 😢
(I have other children who are BH well adjusted)

amother

Oatmeal

Mon, Jun 05 2023, 9:34 pm

At some point in their 20s they become a pleasure to be around. Hang in there LOL

Dr.Irina

Tue, Jun 06 2023, 12:22 am

Well could be personality coming out Smile

) or something bothers him.... Observe if he cry more when he can not see you? after meal or hungry? colic? if you give him a toy, will he play or through it away? Angry or just uncomfortable? Likes to be carry, rocked or let be still? any strong diapers or body odors? does he touch or rub ears? Also, does it depends on the foods you eat? Try to skip gluten for few days and see if baby will feel better.

Keep trying and stay strong.

amother

Tue, Jun 06 2023, 12:12 pm

amother Snapdragon wrote:

This was my hardest child.
He’s a teen and my life is a nightmare.
Sorry - I hope your baby grows up and grows out of this.
Mine never did 😢
(I have other children who are BH well adjusted)

oh my! not comforting at all Very Happy

amother

Tue, Jun 06 2023, 12:13 pm

imasinger wrote:

BH this is your baby and not your DH who acts like that.🙃

True, that's the silver lining in the sleepless nights and crazy mornings I suppose

amother

Tue, Jun 06 2023, 12:16 pm

BrisketBoss wrote:

Hm...you seem to have a somewhat dim view of children. A conventional one, though.

I didn't think so, I have 4 beside this one. But hey, you never know! And maybe that's the reason for him being so colicky, to enlighten my understanding of children in all the areas his siblings have failed to do so

amother

Snapdragon

Tue, Jun 06 2023, 12:21 pm

amother OP wrote:

oh my! not comforting at all Very Happy

I know… sorry
Your description of your baby reminded me of my son

amother

Tue, Jun 06 2023, 12:32 pm

amother Snapdragon wrote:

I know… sorry
Your description of your baby reminded me of my son

Yeah he's a very strong personality Its not even that hes such a hard baby, he has his good times. he's just very forceful Can't Believe It

I'm hoping for the best

amother

Green

Tue, Jun 06 2023, 12:37 pm

Very curious about the silent treatment! Does he give you the side eye or slam his door??

another vote for terrible babies don't make terrible teenagers. I was a truly horrible baby. Didn’t sleep, colic, screamed when held, screamed when both hungry and full, food sensitivities galore, the whole nine yards. And I was WAY less drama than my sister was as a teenager 😅

amother

Tue, Jun 06 2023, 12:53 pm

amother Green wrote:

He defiantly gives me the side eye:) I try talking to him, he just stares right at me and suddenly bursts out crying as if I offended his feelings