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To chuck baby in the river (lighthearted)

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FairyFluffbum · 21/12/2015 07:53

It's a sad state of affairs I have to put lighthearted in the title but there we go.

I have been up an hour with 9 month old baby...he has not stopped crying for an hour. I've given him his bottle, attempted to give him his porridge(it's now been thrown), I've picked him up, I've put him down, I've shushed him...he's still crying!!

Surely the only thing to do now is to chuck in the river and get a new one right??

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Kerberos · 21/12/2015 07:57

I remember 9 months being a particularly tough time for mine.

Big hugs. It's a phase and it will end.

RJnomore1 · 21/12/2015 07:57

Sounds like a defective product to me. Can you return for an exchange?

I don't think the batteries come out very easily.

In a serious tone, perhaps he's coming down with something (sorry). I remember thinking dd1 had taken colic, she was younger mind you, but it turned out to be chicken pox.

jellyjiggles · 21/12/2015 08:01

Yep I've wanted to return my defective children on many occasion!

In reality when it gets to this point I tend to dunk them in the bath or pushchair and walk.

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FairyFluffbum · 21/12/2015 08:05

I'm going to have to go for a walk...the 2 year old has finished nursery for Christmas

He is getting over a cough and cold but he is just so miserable. He will whinge soon because he's hungry again but he doesn't want to eat food and he hates his formula now. I can't win!

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ProfGrammaticus · 21/12/2015 08:10

Have you given Calpol? If so I think you may have to ignore some whinging, sounds like there 's not much you can do right now to make him cheerful.

shiteforbrains · 21/12/2015 08:15

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FairyFluffbum · 21/12/2015 08:16

He's not had any calpol this morning, that's next on the list but yes just have to ignore it. I'm in the kitchen.....washing up! It's more relaxing that sitting down as baby can't see me and therefore is quiet

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steakpunararemediumwelldone · 21/12/2015 08:24

My best friend is trying for a baby and asked me what it was like just last night. I quite honestly replied 'It was brilliant, there were only 3 times I nearly threw her out of the window.' She is 8 now and quite unscathed.
Fingers crossed he bounces back soon.

DyslexicScientist · 21/12/2015 08:26

Oh hun have you tried claiming under EU rules? You have 6 years warrantee.

I'd call 101 to log it just in case.

BooOzMoo · 21/12/2015 08:32

Gumtree????

Poor bubba .... Obviously upset for a reason .... Do the usual
Food
Nappy
Cuddle
Time alone
Toys
Rock not music
Baby smack Nelsons teething powder
Calpol
Sell
Give away for free?
Sledgehammer !!!!

Hope he feels better soon!!! Thanks

MajesticSeaFlapFlap · 21/12/2015 08:37

I often think that if they handed year 9 students a tired hungry 6 month to 2 year old for the day teen pregnancy rates would hit the floor.

Newborns are cute
Babies are exasperating
Toddlers are a form of torture

Wolfiefan · 21/12/2015 08:38

Sadly I can't find the receipt for either of my children.
Xmas Wink

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FairyFluffbum · 21/12/2015 08:38

Thanx for all the sympathies...

Alas he can't have baby smack..he's cmpa and nelsons baby powder contains milk.

He is currently quiet at the moment nomming away on some dry cereal so I'm ok for now.

Did see anti social stubborn Guinea pig popcorn for the first time today. Was lovely to see Grin

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FairyFluffbum · 21/12/2015 08:40

I often think that if they handed year 9 students a tired hungry 6 month to 2 year old for the day teen pregnancy rates would hit the floor.

Newborns are cute
Babies are exasperating
Toddlers are a form of torture*

Aaah but that would be the day said normal nightmare is a total Angel and looks innocent at even the word tantrum

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TheWildOnes · 21/12/2015 08:43

I feel for you op, my youngest is 7 months and has been screamy and miserable on and off since birth, I've had awful back pain and sciatica down me leg for 3 months. At this point I'm ready to throw myself in the river.
My other dc were never like this!

AppleSetsSail · 21/12/2015 08:46

Send him to me, please

RomComPhooey · 21/12/2015 08:51

Aaah but that would be the day said normal nightmare is a total Angel and looks innocent at even the word tantrum

Yeah, I bet they'd be enchanting for teenagers.

HSMMaCM · 21/12/2015 08:54

I could exchange for a 16 yr old?

livvylongpants · 21/12/2015 08:58

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Andthen · 21/12/2015 09:02

GrinLivvy

GastonsPomPomWrath · 21/12/2015 09:03

Even the rag and bone man won't take my defective children. But I'm pretty sure with the right know how and the inclination they could be broken up and used for spares if theres any takers...?

DoctorTwo · 21/12/2015 09:05

Just remember, you're not allowed to put Baby in the corner...

GastonsPomPomWrath · 21/12/2015 09:09

Just remember, you're not allowed to put Baby in the corner...

Would the cupboard be alright though? No? OK then.

Helenluvsrob · 21/12/2015 09:10

All I can says warranty or not, returning by the original method of delivery could be a little tricky !

Beth2511 · 21/12/2015 09:16

Im feeling your pain. Dd was still up at 1am after deciding her 8pm sleep was just a nap. She got back up at 8.30 and has been thr most miserable little madame since.

Full sympathy :(

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