Hes driving me INSANE! Help!

My son is 5 months old and he cries/whines/screams ALL DAY LONG! Im a stay at home mom so im with him 24/7 and its seriously starting to drive me crazy. He acts almost colicky but I don't think its colic, he just constantly needs something to do, constant stimulation and I cant do that all of the time. The second I dare to sit him down in his swing or bumbo he flips out, he cant sit still and anything that requires him to sit still makes him freak. He doesn't seem to care about his toys, the only time he is remotely content is if i carry him around with me because he wants to see everything and also because he isn't stationary, but I cannot carry him around constantly so scream it is. He is only content doing an activity for 2minutes and then he wants to do something else, I dont have enough things in the house for him to do! I mentioned it to his doctor and she didn't seem concerned, just said that some kids have different personalities, this does not help me at all, Im still going crazy! Its just that his behavior is so extreme that Im getting to the breaking point, its extremely exhausting and stressful. And I feel bad but the only things I look forward too anymore are naptime and bedtime and that makes me feel like a bad mom   I love my son to death but somethings got to give because a person can only take so much. And before you ask, no there isnt anyone to take him during the day to give me a "break" all of our family members work. I am not depressed, just extremely stressed and want some answers as to why he is unhappy 80% of the day. Im super jealous of my friends because their kids around his age are so quiet and content when they are sat down in their swing or whatever. Maybe it will get better when he can crawl and walk so he can entertain himself and wont have to sit still most of the time but its gunna be a while before that happens.I just wanted to vent so thanks for listening. Anyone have similar experiences with their children or any advice on how to cope is much appreciated. And please dont be mean, I dont need to hear that Im a horrible mom, the whole purpose of this post was to vent. TIA

He's a freaking BABY. He wants YOU, and that's what you signed up for when you became a parent. Welcome to motherhood. Take him for walks, play with him, you know, things a mom would do with their child. Sounds like he's bored because you're not that interested in playing with him... not that he has ADHD...

he could be a mamas boy my brother would cry allll day unless my mom was holding him it got really annoying

look up "high needs babies" my daughter is the same way. all i can say is look into therapy or a support group for your self. she is ten months, and now that she is mobile its worse. try yo gabba gabba lol i know it sounds stupid but its the only thing that she shows interest it, because they talk directly to her.

He's a friggin baby. He wants his mommy.

Maybe he's teething and in pain? Maybe he IS colicky.

Either way I think you should invest in a good carrier like an ergo or a moby. That way you can still do what you need to do and your baby will still be satisfying your sons need of you.

Im also a STAY AT HOME MOM!! my son is the SAME way, not to burst your bubble but it DOES NOT get any easier! i breastfeed my son still he will be a year in two days and hes still a crybaby! hes such a mommas boy..!! he NEVER wants anything but me! Im totally fine by it! at 5 months i did tummy time with him and that seemed to help alot.. but as for the ADD/ADHD.. im sure he dont have it he just wants to be played with and wants your FULL attention! i carried him around with me EVERYWHERE..! i still do! So you need to just take a deep breath and suck it all up![not in a mean way]

My son was the exact same way. He would never sit more than 10 minutes by himself. I would alternate swing, bouncer, playmat, tv, jumper, walk around. And rotate lol. He was very high needs. I promise you, it gets easier once they learn to crawl. Then he can entertain himself. I used to have to make laps around my house so he would have something to look at. It WILL get easier. Just keep telling yourself that.

Quoting ☾BizzyBee♉:" He's a freaking BABY. He wants YOU, and that's what you signed up for when you became a parent. Welcome ... [snip!] ... do with their child. Sounds like he's bored because you're not that interested in playing with him... not that he has ADHD... "

Excuse me but no one asked you to be a rude bitch about it. He has acted like this since almost birth, no matter WHAT I do. I DO play with him constantly, Im just saying that If I need to make dinner or take a smurf or something It would be great for him to be able to chill in his swing or play with his toys so that I can do that. And I KNOW that kids dont always allow you to do that, Im not stupid, but he shouldnt freak out constantly. If I set him down and try to read or play with him, he cries. The thing im trying to get across is he isnt happy unless hes moving, no matter how much attention I giv him. And for your info, I just called one of his other docs and they said he is at high risk of ADD/ADHD and it is also present at birth. So do NOT judge me if you dont know me and you obviously dont know everything so do not act like you do. I was asking for advice, not criticism so please take your judgements and shove them up your ass and stay off of this post. Thanks.

Quoting Liam's Mama:" My son was the exact same way. He would never sit more than 10 minutes by himself. I would alternate ... [snip!] ... have to make laps around my house so he would have something to look at. It WILL get easier. Just keep telling yourself that."

Thanks a bunch!

Quoting MiniVanMafiaMom:" look up "high needs babies" my daughter is the same way. all i can say is look into therapy or a support ... [snip!] ... gabba gabba lol i know it sounds stupid but its the only thing that she shows interest it, because they talk directly to her."

a support group is a great idea, thanks!

Quoting evilekat:" Excuse me but no one asked you to be a rude bitch about it. He has acted like this since almost birth, ... [snip!] ... asking for advice, not criticism so please take your judgements and shove them up your ass and stay off of this post. Thanks."

And it's how it is. Being a mommy, you sacrifice that free time. Your child needs you, he doesn't have ADHD. It's not judgement, it's a fact, he's a 5 month old not a 3 year old, he may need your constant love and attention. He could be teething, have colic, or just want cuddles. Just carry him around with you, wear him in a wrap and take him with you to the bathroom. That's what I was getting at, I wasn't being rude, I was pointing out that this is how babies work. It sounded like you wanted to set him down and do your own thing more, and he wants you to play more.

No, he doesnt have ADHD hes trying to learn. Help him.

Do you have a carrier? DD was the exact same way until she learned to crawl , now she plays better by herself.

Quoting shes.so.vain:" Do you have a carrier? DD was the exact same way until she learned to crawl , now she plays better by herself."

Yes i do   I use it as much as I can (except while cleaning, chemical ya know). Im hoping it will get better with crawling!

<blockquote><b>Quoting evilekat:</b>" Yes i do   I use it as much as I can (except while cleaning, chemical ya know). Im hoping it will get better with crawling!"</blockquote>




If you're worried about chemical exposure, maybe you should try some more natural alternatives? In alot of cases plain white vinegar is with hot water works just as well as the toxic stuff