AIBU or is this baby?

[ShielaSaz]

There's this baby I know who has recently decided that every moment he is awake, it is appropriate to SHOUT. It doesn't matter where we are either (he seems to follow me everywhere), at home, in the shops, during my routine eye test the other day (the only time he actually stopped was to take a giant dump much to the amusement of the optician who was trying to remain professional).

When it first started, I thought something may be up so being a good mum person, checked on him. But no, there is no crying, no frustration, this kid thinks it's hilarious.

I've politely asked him to stop but it's made no difference and I'm sure I saw a little middle finger go up at one point although I may have hallucinated that part.

My husband is at work during the day so is only subjected to this for a few hours in the evening. He thinks it's funny and actually encourages it, shouting back! LTB?

Anyway, what should I do about this my shouting baby? I should at least log it with 101 right? Will my MP be interested?

Also came to suggest asking the goblin king to take the baby away.
Just remember it starts with "I wish", and the line you can never remember, is "you have no power over me".
Also don't take directions from worms, they are arseholes.

Also don't take directions from worms, they are arseholes

I wouldn't mind a cuppa tea and to meet the Mrs though.

God, imagine the response if a man had started this thread.

Tinkly laugh

@ShielaSaz

Also don't take directions from worms, they are arseholes

I wouldn't mind a cuppa tea and to meet the Mrs though.

I have a metal sign that says come Inside for a nice cuppa tea - can you tell it's my favourite film 😂

@WingingItSince1973

I blame Boris. Well why not! Seriously, change the locks, pour a glass of wine and enjoy the peace x

God, I hope not! OP would definitely need counselling if that were the case!

What I'm hearing is you've let a baby move in with you rent-free?
Maybe threaten to start charging them rent and living expenses, that'll shut them up I bet.

He's just not that into you, hun.

I've been here op and I'd strongly suggest you put a stop to this now. Log it with 101, get your ducks in a row then LTB.

I didn't and things kept escalating. 3 years later and I have permanent ear damage and spend my entire life saying "INDOOR VOICE" through gritted teeth whilst I reach for the next glass of red. I also still suffer from flashbacks.

You need to stop this now.

I've got one these. Can't stand him

@CustardySergeant I’ve made my way through the whole thread now and I’m amazed that no-one has suggested to cancel the cheque

Have another baby and leave them together to compete in the shouting Olympics

Have you tried the Mumsnet patented tinkly laugh?

@Motnight

Have you tried the Mumsnet patented tinkly laugh?

Ah! I can see that someone beat me to it!

Maybe if you tilted your head, did a tinkly laugh and your best paddington stare and clutched your pearls at the same time when he shouts he might stop.

Have you tried relationship counselling? It will help you understand each other’s communication styles a lot better x

Tell him to get a grip and that its not on.

I’m sure I’ve read this exact thread here before.

Haven't RTFW but have you thought about taking in some ironing OP?

RTFT

Sounds like the one that used to follow me around, OP. Must be doing the rounds until he finds someone prepared to put up with him!!

@lifeturnsonadime

RTFT

Srsly.

Noise activated sprinkler?

@ComDummings

Throw the baby in the bin

Surely we should be able to recycle them by now. What's your birth hospitals returns policy OP? Baby is being really unreasonable. There's much advice and knowledge on MN, we can help you LT baby.

Is his name Rory?

Have you even just tried ASKING him why he's doing it?

He may have a perfectly reasonable explanation.

Mums these days, I don't know, when I was a mum we used to TALK to people.