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This too shall pa__s. There is a saying about child behavior: "If you don't like what they're doing now, wait a few weeks and look back---they'll be doing something new that you don't like." On a more positive note kids just go through lots of phases. We just need to know when to be concerned about a behavior (really hard). Just be sure that there isn't a medical problem, and don't take it personally. Just wait 'till you hear the words "I hate you mommy." It's crushing, but it's just a phase. Maybe for your own sanity, and to help you through this phase you should have people over more often. It really provides a lot of stimulation. You might also try going out somewhere that's busy--like the mall (ho-ho-ho).

Don't do that! It's bound to be just a phase she's going through. Could she be teething? How old is she? Maybe she's just sensing the tension in you and it's making her worse. Things will get better eventually I'm sure. She's just a baby, she's not purposely trying to make your life hell. It's her only way of communicating with you. She knows your the one who cares for her, so that's why she cries more around you. I know it can wear you down. Can anyone come over and take her for a few hours so you can have a break? I do this from time to time and it really helps.

My first daughter used to do that. One time she cried for 8 hours nonstop. I called the nurseline and they said to take her to the hospital. When we got there, she stopped crying and started looking around at everything...the little stinker was just bored with me. I know everyone says not to show videos to your baby, but if you get to the point where she's driving you crazy, try turning on the tv and putting in a kids' video. Maybe, just maybe, you'll get 30 or 45 minutes of peace and quiet.

How old is she??? Do you think she is teething?? My daughter was non stop crying when she first started cutting her little chompers! Whew wee! I thought I was gonna have a apnic attack.

I was wondering about the nurse lines...does anyone know the number im in cali is there a 1 800 #

she's 3 months... i do think she might be teething cause had a nurse tell me looks like she has a tooth coming in. But when i mentioned it to a doc she just looked at me wierdly and said it was too early, didn't even check. But she's not my daughters doc thank god she just a doc at this pediactric clinic where i live that stays open till midnight incase you need them. Very nice idea but dumb doctors that work there.

She could have a tooth under her gum that may not come in for several months; you can see and feel my daughter's incisors, but the pediatrician told me that her front teeth will most likely cut first.

I feel for you... I know how hard it can be. Maybe you could call a friend or family member and ask for some help. Or you could go for a long walk with her to distract her, a car ride, music and dancing works wonders for my baby boy.... What else? A bath, video, possibly a teething ring if she's teething or some baby Orajel. Don't feel bad, it's only natural to be frustrated. If you start to lose it, put her in her crib and walk away. Just let her cry for 5 minutes or so, while you take a breather.

The nurseline here is a service provided by one of the children's hospitals in the area. They're not much help, they usually tell you to take your kid to the hospital. There might be one in your area, otherwise your pediatrician probably has an answering service so you can reach him at all hours. Are things any better yet?