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missrock
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i just need to vent a little....regarding my super cranky 14 month old DS
So my DS is 14 months old. I have, in the past, complained about him. I have taken a break from complaining and tried to just accept his cranky ways but I am finding myself losing it again with him. Not sure if he is a spirited child or not but whatever he is it makes enjoying my time with hime extremely difficult.
He spends at least 70% of the day whining and crying. He has been like this since day 1. I thought he would have gotten better as he gained some independence but that never happened. We try not to do much outside the house because he hates to be confined in the stroller and will whine and cry if we don't let him do his own thing.
He hates the pool, cries when we tell him no, cries when we take something away from him he even cried when he simply falls on his tush. The only time he doesn't cry is when he is outside but I can't spend all day outside.
I sometimes think there is something wrong with him. Not physically but mentally.
Does anyone have experience with this type of behavior.....any insight would be great. I would also welcome any book recommendations.
If you got this far....thanks. I get so down just thinking about it.
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Re: i just need to vent a little....regarding my super cranky 14 month old DS
I think it is just the age, I mean, it is hard to not be able to communicate and for your DS that equates whining and crying (and some kids it means tantrums, etc)
This is JMO, but I don't think avoiding doing activities is the answer, I know when DS and I have a few days at home with no plans, he gets the whinest that he ever is....activities are good for them..
Even without the stroller, I am sure you can make it happen
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| Posted 6/21/10 11:06 AM |
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maybeamommy
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Re: i just need to vent a little....regarding my super cranky 14 month old DS
My little guy is only 6 months old so I don't really have advice for you, but I wanted to bump this and send some hugs 
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| Posted 6/21/10 11:07 AM |
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LoveBeingMrsT
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Re: i just need to vent a little....regarding my super cranky 14 month old DS
i remember both of us complaining about our boys the same way when they were "little". my ds is also STILL a cranky child. he is difficult, gets into things that my 3 yr old has still never touched, he is clingy and whiny and climbs and falls all day. we've learned to deal and roll with it for the most part but it's still tough. thankfully he's super cute and sweet and just a yummy mush or i would've shipped him to boot camp already! all that said my ds has sensory issues and although he reaches most of the milestones on time it causes issues with daily life. maybe talk to your ped if you feel something is wrong. i knew from the begining that this was our "problem" (i'm in the field) so i got him into ei. your ds is probably just spirited and hopefully when he is able to tell you what he wants it will get easier.
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: i just need to vent a little....regarding my super cranky 14 month old DS
Posted by missrock
I sometimes think there is something wrong with him. Not physically but mentally.
 I'm sorry...I have to laugh at this because we say the same thing about Derek
Derek is a MUCH different baby than TJ ever was. Derek whines and cries ALOT...sometimes I want to put my head through the wall. He likes to be free to roam and do what he wants and tries to follow his big brother, unfortunately he's only 9 months and obviously can't keep up with him and sometimes gets hurt trying to. Derek also likes to be held...if we could, he would want to be held all day.
I am hoping that as he gets older and is able to run around with TJ he will change...but you're not giving me too much hope I think some kids are just different, are much more high-maintenance.
Ironically though, while Derek whines and cries alot he is also an extremely happy baby...laughs and smiles a ton, plus he's cute so we figure we'll keep him around I also think he has figured it out and has turned into a big manipulator because when he is around other people he NEVER cries or whines. Everyone thinks he is the perfect, quietest, happy baby. I ask them if they want to take him home to test it out Trust me, I feel your pain. Even TJ tells Derek to stop crying.
We make a joke about it now and take pictures of him and video tape him screaming so we can show him what a nightmare he was when he gets older and has kids and complains about him crying. We call them the many faces of Derek....Derek crying in the swing, Derek crying in the pack n' play, Derek screaming in the jumperoo, Derek screaming in the car seat DH's mother told me that DH cried his entire 1st year of life...all he did was whine and cry. I tell DH to stop complaining...the apple doesnt fall too far from the tree
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BethanyLynn
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Re: i just need to vent a little....regarding my super cranky 14 month old DS
For you.
I am dealing with a super crabby 5 month old so I have lots of hugs for you!
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pinkandblue
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Re: i just need to vent a little....regarding my super cranky 14 month old DS
I say try to find a place where he can roam and explore (an indoor play place maybe)
I am sure staying home is contributing to his crankiness
and NO, there is nothing wrong with him, he wants to explore his world, find a way to let him
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| Posted 6/21/10 1:33 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: i just need to vent a little....regarding my super cranky 14 month old DS
Posted by pinkandblue
I say try to find a place where he can roam and explore (an indoor play place maybe)
I am sure staying home is contributing to his crankiness
and NO, there is nothing wrong with him, he wants to explore his world, find a way to let him
I agree. I know Tyler (who is the happiest baby ever) gets so cranky when I put him in the exercauser. He wants to roam and explore every little thing, all day long. Obviously there are times I need him to stay put and that's when he gets upset.
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