Hi I'm new to this site and I'm hoping from some advice from anyone who may have been in my situation.
My little boy is 1 year old and has been grumpy from day 1. I always thought that it was because he was frustrated and wanted to get about but he can crawl (and has just started to cruise) but he constantly cries - not just whinging but full blown screaming. I can only think that he gets bored incredibly quickly but I hardly spend any time in the house because I can rarely put him down without starting him off. I've tried everything - more food, less food, more naps, less naps but nothing seems to make any difference. I spend most of the day out visiting people (max stay 1 hour) and shopping and going to tescos etc.. Its awful to moan about him so much because he does have happy moments but unfortunately they dont last very long - usually 20 mins if we are at home (and thats if you are constantly playing with him). Even when we are out I have to keep moving in the pram - no coffee stops allowed! My shoulders and back ache soo much from carrying him around as hes a heavy boy.
I'm sorry for the rant but I just feel so desperate as I really thought things would be a bit easier by now and that he might amuse himself for short periods of time. I'm dreading the winter as it will mean being in the house more! I do love him to bits but feel like a failure for not having any idea why my lo is soo unhappy. I've tried leaving him to cry but he gets in such a state and then vomits or chokes and then I end up crying and have to take him out to calm him down!
On the positive side he does sleep thru the night - roll on 7pm!