I have a 13 month old son even after diaper changes, feedings, or naps he still cries often. I know he is in the tething stage still but something's got to give. I feel like I'm losing my sanity. Anyone else feel this way? Please any advice.

It happens to many of us. Have you taken the baby to the pediatrician to rule out anything else that may be bothering him?

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It happens to many of us. Have you taken the baby to the pediatrician to rule out anything else that may be bothering him?

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Yes I have. But he says some babies go through it. My daughter didn't do that. So I'm lost. Parenting isn't new to me but his behavior is.

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Yes i have. But he says some babies go through it. My daughter didnt do that. So im lost. Parenting isnt new to me but his behavior is.

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Each child is different, as you are learning. My first son cried his way through his babyhood, and my second son couldn't stop smiling.

Is there someone(s) who can come in or take him for a few hours a week and give you a break? Or find a young teen who can come in for a while after school to be a mother's helper and give you a chance to do other things around the house (i.e. clean the oven, take a bubble bath, etc.)?

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Each child is different, as you are learning. My first son cried his way through his babyhood, and my second son couldn't stop smiling.

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No unfortunately. I have a husband but I still have to wait for the kids to go to sleep to even try to relax. I do all the bathing, feeding, and diapers. I can't even get my 24 year old sister inlaw to watch them when my cousin asks me for help down at the grooming shop.

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No unfortunately. I have a husband but i still have to wait for the kids to go to sleep to even try to relax. I do all the bathing, feeding, and diapers. I can't even get my 24 year old sister inlaw to watch them when my cousin asks me for help down at the grooming shop.

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Are you in a village or town or city -- certainly there are other moms hanging about with small children? Is there a public library? Churches?

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Are you in a village or town or city -- certainly there are other moms hanging about with small children? Is there a public library? churches?

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There are churches, and other moms around. Ive thought about a baby sitter but the last one I hired before my son was born didn't work out. I lost my job because of her. Im scared to hire another.

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There are churches, and other moms around. Ive thought about a baby sitter but the last one i hired before my son was born didnt work out. I lost my job because of her. Im scared to hire another.

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Do they have Moms clubs or mommy and me classes?

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There are churches, and other moms around. Ive thought about a baby sitter but the last one i hired before my son was born didnt work out. I lost my job because of her. Im scared to hire another.

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Call a couple of church offices and talk with the secretary or even the minister/priest. Each one should know of qualified, responsible teens or even retired grandma types who would be glad to help out and pick up a few dollars. That way, by getting a referral from a church, you would feel more confident about the sitter. Plus, what you can do is have that person visit and spend time with your children while you are at home and be able to watch how she deals with the children.

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

Call a couple of church offices and talk with the secretary or even the minister/priest. Each one should know of qualified, responsible teens or even retired grandma types who would be glad to help out and pick up a few dollars. That way, by getting a referral from a church, you would feel more confident about the sitter. Plus, what you can do is have that person visit and spend time with your children while you are at home and be able to watch how she deals with the children.

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Thanks I will try it. Its about time for me time.

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Thanks i will try it. Its about time for me time.

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Your public library children's department may have a current list of babysitters too, or if there is a Y in town, grads of their babysitting course.

Its not unusual for a baby to cry, its normal. I mean many babies cry for very long periods. Try and sooth the baby with love and care, I'm sure its all fine.