Need some advice on a high maintenance 7 month old

[JessicaaJadex]

So my little boy is 7 months, almost 8 and his behaviour is getting out of control to the point where I cannot cope with him. He's unhappy 95% of the day, and will sit for about 5 minutes playing before the crying begins. He hates being held, but constantly wants me to pick him up. I can't take him out because he just cries and cries in his pushchair, and I mean full on tantrum cries. I'm so embarrassed of him most of the time, an I'm constantly on edge about when the next set of tears will begin. I can never relax.

He is a brilliant sleeper at night, usually 11-12 hours every night, but as soon as he wakes up, he's ready to go back to sleep after about 30 minutes and will cry until he eventually falls asleep 2 hours later. He naps all the time, usually lasting about 45 minutes. He eats great, although usually cries through food because he's too tired.

I just don't know what I'm doing wrong. I'm about to lose it with him. I feel like I can't enjoy my baby because I spend my life annoyed with him!

 

[daneuse27]

Does he have colic? Is he gassy? Have you talked to a doctor about this?

I sympathize with how frustrating it must be

 

[ClairAye]

You're doing nothing wrong! Lily is unhappy a lot lately and full on screeches to the point of making herself cough. I remember Jason going through a difficult time at 7 months or so too (teething included). I would say it's just a phase

Both of mine have also at some point been ready to sleep a very short time after waking up after sleeping 12-14 hours!

 

[moomin_troll]

I don't normally agree with going to the doctor about a babies behaviour, but this time I do.
He's getting a lot of sleep, so the fact he's still always tired at this age should be looked into aswel as being so upset. He could be in pain.
Believe me I know how you feel when you could just scream, I have two boys who constantly try to test me, it's normal but god I could strangle them sometimes.
Mine have never been amazing sleepers, so i don't always have night time to myself to relax and unwind.

 

[Dezireey]

It sounds like there could be something wrong. The only way a 7 month old can communicate is to be vocal and maybe cry a lot if they can't get you to understand. Maybe he is uncomfortable somewhere or has tummy problems after certain food or drink? Get him checked out and see if he is okay.