u/Original-Raise1619

Tomorrow is Mother’s Day. And all I want in this world is a happy baby who naps independently and takes a bottle. My 5 month old is incredibly intense and demands me at all hours. I can’t do anything. She is never content for more than 3 minutes at a time. She gets upset in car seats, strollers, carriers, bouncers, arms (if they’re not mine). She won’t take a bottle and we’ve spent months trying. Lactation consultants, OT, SLP, chiropractors, pediatricians, dentists. She will only nurse, which she does inefficiently. I’ve removed dairy. We’ve tried reflux meds. She’s just…high needs. As long as I’m 100% focused on her, she tends to be happy. I’m tethered to her. I can’t parent my older 2 kids. I spend all my time researching how to help this baby. It’s never improved. And her cries are out of this works shrieking. I’m resentful. And then riddled with guilt for feeling that way about my innocent little baby.

I don’t feel like there’s anything to celebrate this Mother’s Day because I’m drowning in motherhood. How are my fellow struggling moms coping?

Looking for something Abbey Jimenez style. Ideally a series. I want to smile, laugh, and escape.

I’ve done most Emily Henry, Katherine Center, Tessa Bailey books.

The romance can even be a subplot. But I do need a love story. Strong female character. Progressive worldview a plus.

At 5 months, we thought we were progressing well and the light was at the end of the tunnel. But suddenly, it’s gone. She won’t fall asleep independently during the day or at night. Even nursing (which I acknowledge is not ideal) doesn’t work. It came out of nowhere, a flipped switch so to speak. Any idea how we manage these scenarios? Am I reverting back to training or assuming she legitimately needs extra comfort right now? I’m afraid to lose all progress but I can’t get her napping unless it’s contact (post written from under a sleeping baby). We started training when we were entrenched in the 4-month regression and I noticed she is starting to show signs of object permanence and stranger danger. But I thought one reason we train so young is to avoid this sleep-skill regression when object permanence arrives.

Long winded post essentially looking to see any suggestions on managing sleep training after it’s “complete” and baby reverts. Is this a thing? It’s only been a few days but it’s gradually getting worse.

2/2.5/2.5/3.

Our nanny has been with us since before our infant was born. She’s been a constant in her life. Baby is now 5 months old. About 1-2 weeks ago, she started screaming with the nanny. ALL DAY. I work from home and acknowledge that there can be separation issues with that but it’s extreme and she’s inconsolable with her. She doesn’t behave this way with childcare at the gym. I can’t leave the house much because she’s exclusively breastfed and won’t take a bottle. The crying is so intense, I’m afraid I’ll have to take leave from work and return to being baby’s primary caregiver during the day. It breaks my heart. Baby doesn’t deserve to feel so miserable. Our nanny is great, I’ve seen how she interacts with baby and I’m not concerned about her behaviors. I can’t seem to identify what’s triggering this. Do I just need to leave the house? Can the social development happening at this age cause such intense anxiety?

My baby SCREAMS all day with our nanny. What gives? Looking for suggestions on how to help manage this!

Context: Baby is 5 months old. I’ve been back at work for a month now but I work from home (always have). Our full time nanny has been with us since before she was born so she’s a constant in baby’s life. In the last 2 weeks, baby has become increasingly upset when they’re together. I know that it’s possible that this could be a proximity issue because baby knows that I’m in the house, but I can’t go anywhere because she’s exclusively breast-fed and won’t take a bottle. I know our nanny is trying her best and I just don’t know what changed. Has anyone else found themselves in a situation like this? How did you get through it? How did you get baby to relax with the caregiver?

After the first two teeth erupt, is it possible to continue teething continuously?

Our girl had her first 2 teeth break through last month. Super early 😵‍💫. It’s probably been 2 weeks. But the constant drooling, super runny nose, and intense chewing never stopped. Ruled out illness.

My 5 month old (2 teeth, secure head control, rolls both directions. Does not sit independently but does well in high chair) is desperate for my food. I made a big batch of waffles and she keeps taking it and shoving it in her mouth but I take it away. She won’t let me live that down.

With my other two kids, they were sharing my food by this age. But the Internet is very clear now about the six month rule. Help me out friends. Realistically, what are we doing here?