To ask if anyone else has an 8/9 month old and if they're really f-ing annoying too

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Second child, I can't remember my first being as crazy! He's just so so active and frustrated at not being able to move like he wants. I think.

Did I scrub this phase from my mind?!

Why isn't he crawling 😂

Yeah OP, have you asked him? Definitely needs to buck his ideas up, the cot lodger.

Chill. I mean I adore my little 7 month old more than anything but she can be a fucking menace and when her Dad gets home there are some days I am like “PLEASE TAKE HER” because babies are exhausting and hard work - no matter how much you love them!

OP even at 7 months my DDs frustration at not being able to move yet is exhausting - this plus her finding her voice and shrieking in excitement and frustration constantly!! Fortunately most of the time I find her hilarious but there’s definitely frustrating times and I’m glad I’m not the only mum feeling that

Sympathy and solidarity. DS1 was pretty awful at the stage where he wanted to crawl but couldn't. I dreaded the same stage with DS2 but he wasn't a pain then in the same way - but he's currently an absolute menace of a toddler at an age where DS1 was rather lovely, so swings and roundabouts!

Oh give over

My favourite stage is 9-18 months. In general I hate 0-9 months. I didn't mind 8/9 months so much this time round but definitely still prefer 9 months onwards.

So I do think YABU - but only based on my kids. And they all develop differently so I can fully believe yours is being challenging right now. Hopefully this stage of development passes quickly for you 😄

Well done you. Have a biscuit

takealettermsjones · Today 19:20
Why isn't he crawling 😂

Yeah OP, have you asked him? Definitely needs to buck his ideas up, the cot lodger.

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Learning a few words in baby sign language helped mine a lot at that stage, made things a lot more fun.

Cot lodger

Absolutely right. Every aspect of every second of every single day has to be amazing and wonderful doesn't it. And if not, we just need to pretend because the truth never helped anyone.

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Just went through this with my second (10 months) he was so frustrated at not being able to move! He's finally crawling but is now fed up because he can't get to me quick enough! Solidarity, it's a tough age!

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Cot Lodger!!

Best thing I've read on Mumsnet today!!

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I don't think it is that every day has to be amazing but it is not pleasant or funny to swear about a baby! Plus it really is not that hard an age and of course they expect your attention they are a baby not a 15 year old!

Plus it is hardly a revelation that babies get frustrated, it is a bit harsh to find that developmental norm, 'fucking annoying'.

My daughter is older now, but I remember 9months being a tough age! I spent lots of time driving to get her to nap and then sitting on my driveway in the car whilst she slept as I couldn't get her out because she's wake up....I occasionally had a nap there myself 🤣 god speed OP! When she hit a year old that was when it became really really magical for me, she was a real joy to be around I loved it 🙂 so hang on in there.

I quite liked 8/9. Personality started to come through more. Rolled around everywhere. I think everyone likes different stages though. I was not a fan of newborn.

I think the second baby gets more frustrated because they can see their big brother/sister doing everything and they want to join in!

My second dd walked at 9 months and all she did was follow her big sister around. (Aged 4 ).

Those on this thread who are being judgy clearly are not in possession of a 9 month old. Oh the whining! He wants to be held constantly and I do want to hold him so if someone could send a cook and cleaner that would really help.

I have a 7 month old who just wants to be on the move.. he has no interest in sitting and is bored if anything I give him after about 30 seconds.. Its quite exhausting as even when I'm holding him he's wriggling and jiggling like mad! I hint he will be crawling v soon and i hope he be happier bit.i sense he will then be frustrated at not being able to walk! I'm doing my best to build up strength and do exercise so i can keep up with him!

Not sure why that’s relevant? But he’s 6 and a half months old. And there’s no way I’d ever describe him as “fucking annoying” because 1) he’s lovely and 2) as I’ve said, that’s an awful way to speak about a baby.

(Name change fail from another thread)

@Derbee - its relevant as this is a thread about a 9 month old - which you have not experienced yet. HTH

It may also help to know that sometimes people swear and it's not the crime of the century.