I don't know what is going on with Luke. For a little over a week now he has NOT been himself. I'm not exaggerating when I say that unless I am holding him or at an arms length away he is SCREAMING crying. If by chance he happens to calm down it's only for a minute and then he comes crawling over to me, while crying of course, for me to pick him up. Yes, he has a bit of a cold and yes he's teething but believe me when I say that this is different. It is out of control. I wonder if it's some major form of separation anxiety but that still doesn't make much sense because most of the time he can see me from across the room and is still screaming his head off only because I'm not holding him. This is also so strange because ever since he was born I never held him a ton (mainly because I couldn't not because I didn't want to) so it's not like me not holding him is unusual. He also goes to MDO 2 times a week (which by the way they say that he's been doing well there... also weird) so it's not like he's never away from me. That's why I'm doubting the whole separation anxiety thing. I can't figure it out but I do know that if he doesn't come out of it soon I'm going to loose my mind. I really do need some prayers. And of course there's my 2 year old who adds to this screaming house around here these days. Oh, might I also add that I am dealing with this alone! Mike left last Friday morning and was supposed to be back on Wednesday but now, I just found out today, that it might be another week and a half until he's home! Lord help me. Anyone else out there with an 11 month old with the same "symptoms" as mine? Grant did not go through this so I have no idea with what I'm dealing with. I'm seriously about to take him to the doctor and ask for some medication... for both of us :)
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My sister's 2nd child, Gabe, did this at Luke's age. She just had to go on with life. I remember her walking around and ignoring Gabe as he scooted after her just screaming. She'd hold him and love on him and make sure he wasn't hungry, etc., and then she would put him down and just do what she needed to do. She developed some thick skin! So sorry you're going through a rough time with Luke. Between you and Melanie, I feel in good company in the stressed-out-mama department! You're in my prayers (and my personal mommy club!).
:-( I certainly don't know how to help, but I CAN say a prayer. Hope "Nuke" gets better soon!
Clayton was horrible with this when he was 6-9 months. Our ped told me that he was probably having separation anxiety and there wasn't much you could do except hang in there till he got through it. He was awful. He would cry if I even looked the other way! A couple of things helped: putting him in the highchair...not sure why but he would sit there and watch me work in the kitchen better than if I put him in the floor. I could also put toys and cheerios up there to distract him a little. I've also heard of people giving their kids an article of clothing with their scent on it to pacify them. Maybe you could try that. I never did but I didn't know about it at the time or I would have!
Buh, I am so sorry. Who knows? Teeth? Daddy being gone? ear ache? I know it must be so frustrating! I keep saying to Isaac..."just tell Mama! And I will fix it!" I was spoiled with super verbal Daisy. Now I am back to the guessing game.
Let me know what you find out...if you do. :)
miss you!
mel
Maybe MDO is too soon and he is okay while there but tends to take out the stressed feeling when with you? Some kids react delayed that way. Just a random thought. Cade obviously has had a little bit of a different beginning but we went through a two week period where he needed to be with me and be held etc. Have you had his ears checked, he could have a little infection that is changing his personality.... I hope it gets better. Hang on!
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