It’s been a while since my last post.
What can I say? Parenting is hard work.
My nearly 10-month-old is a high-need baby. He isn’t happy unless he is being carried and he hates his sling now so for most of the day he’s propped up on one of my child-bearing hips as I frantically try to do the housework, cooking and laundry one-handed. He sleeps for not longer than 15 minutes and I really need that time to rest my arm.
So this is my life at the moment. Oh he does manage to get onto the floor and crawl around for a little while but my respite is short as the minute he sees me, he lifts up his arms and cries as if he has been abandoned. I’ve been through separation anxiety with the older 2 but this is something else or it’s just so much more intense.
I hate to admit it but we are getting to the stage where I am getting annoyed. I just need a good half hour of uninterrupted time where he isn’t crying or needing me so I can do for my 2 1/2 year old or just do for myself. This is spirit breaking work. I thought I was an ok mum and here comes this adorable little creature who is so difficult to please.
Duas (prayers) would be greatly appreciated
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I totally understand what you are going through. My oldest was like that. It was so hard. My 2 month old isn’t quite as bad as my oldest was but pretty close. He doesn’t like anyone else holding him, not even my husband. I find myself getting irritated with my husband. I feel that by now he should be able to calm him down.
hang on sis…you will be a master in multitasking
You ARE an okay momma. You’ve just got a prince on your hands – who loves you lots. =)
Kudos to the multitasking mother! I admire you.
-Aly
God bless you Tasmiya, i don’t know what i would do if i was in your position. Perhaps just accepting the child for who he is, is a good first step. There must be some books or articles online. I found this page with several articles on high need babies: http://www.askdrsears.com/html/5/T050100.asp
May Allah give you strength and patience.