https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:19:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted/page/2#post-2367611 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 21:34:44 +0000 jape14 2367611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pumpkin Pie: ibuprofen! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted/page/2#post-2367605 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 21:28:35 +0000 MamaG 2367605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pumpkin Pie: Tylenol or Advil. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted/page/2#post-2367554 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 20:40:41 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2367554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is there anything I can do to relieve the teething pain? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2367433 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 18:16:48 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2367433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all the support/advice. Now that we have the ear infection ruled out. I guess its just teething or development? We'll just have to ride it out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2367152 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 14:26:50 +0000 jape14 2367152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 14mo had a night like this last week - I chalked it up to a bad dream bc even though we have never co-slept and he's been sleep-trained/consistently STTN for ages now, but he randomly woke up in the MOTN and freaked when I tried to put him back in his crib. He had a runny nose but no congestion/coughing, fever, etc., and no signs of molars. He ended up going back to sleep in our bed, but not before he'd been awake for 1.5 hours :bummed: His napping has been a little erratic, too. </p> <p>Anyway, I'm now pretty sure it's related to a developmental leap (he just finished that wonder week - principles - on Saturday) because in the last week or so he has had a crazy language explosion - like, picking up a new word or two almost daily. I think his mind is just going a mile a minute and although he's normally really great about self-soothing and going back to sleep easily, it's hard for him to do that right now. I liken it to when I have something major going on at work that I can't stop thinking about - I have a tough time sleeping then, too! We've also noticed that he's been way more interested in books &amp; reading than he usually is, so we're taking any opportunity to read with him and help him work on his language while he's awake so he can "shut off" more otherwise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2367010 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 13:21:50 +0000 Mrs. Carrot 2367010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pumpkin Pie: That's awful advice and I really hope you don't follow it. If anything, do the opposite. Extra hugs, more attention, etc. The tantrums are likely due to being overly tired since she's not sleeping well. 14 months old is way too young to understand discipline, and none of their behavior at that age is intentional, even the tantrums, so all Grandma's advice will teach your daughter is that she's being ignored and unloved. Something is happening - it could be teething (if she only has 3 teeth, she could be getting a whole batch all at once), it could be a looming sickness, it could be a developmental leap. Just keep watching her and doing the best you can to help her cope. This is incredibly stressful on her - she has no idea how to cope with physical changes and her emotions are completely foreign to her - and she needs extra love and attention, not less. I hope it resolves soon, whatever it is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366982 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 12:57:40 +0000 avivoca 2366982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pumpkin Pie: That's great news on that front, but now you are left with scratching your head. I guess it's just toddlers being toddlers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366934 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 12:23:58 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2366934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok. Ear infection is ruled out by doctor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366829 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 11:06:31 +0000 gingerbebe 2366829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nothing, he was just awake. I rocked him in a dark room, sang to him, set him down to self settle - he was just wide awake the whole time and would get upset because he couldn't fall asleep. When we turned the lights on to check his diaper he was all smiles and giggles because he was awake and wanted to play. We just laid with him in a dark room until he actually dozed off and then transferred. He cried because he woke up but he was sleepy enough to settle eventually and then slept fitfully. I guess there isn't much you can do if they are just awake. But of course he is crankier than usual and very screechy. Breakfast option 1 was fully refused and option 2 went over okay until he started flinging it on the ground when he was done instead of saying all done in baby sign. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366822 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 10:57:34 +0000 avivoca 2366822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pumpkin Pie: I'm also going to add that it might be an ear infection. With H's last one, she exhibited no symptoms other than excessive crankiness all day. Then she woke up at 10:45 with a fever of nearly 104F. Turns out her right ear was infected to the point that her ear drum was bulging and we had no idea until she spiked the fever.</p> <p>Also, it could be teeth. Those molars take FOR. EV. ER. to come in. H has been working on hers for the last two months and we still have one tooth that has yet to erupt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366811 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 10:41:23 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2366811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not convinced that she has an ear infection. It doesn't seem like it's so much pain that its an ear infection. I'm guessing teething or developmental leap. But I need it to end soon! We're are also traveling for Christmas when she'll be 15 months. I can already see it's not going to be fun.</p> <p>@gingerbebe: my LO was like that the other night! What did your ds do for the 3 hours? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366797 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 10:30:15 +0000 gingerbebe 2366797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pumpkin Pie: For the record, DS woke up at 1030pm, stayed up for 3 hours, slept fitfully, and then woke up for the day before 7am. No fever, just awake and extra screechy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366759 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 10:01:17 +0000 Mamasig 2366759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly, I think nothing may be wrong. Babies/toddlers have so much going on in their minds and bodies, she just might be grumpy.</p> <p>Others have said ear infections. Could be that too. My boys never get fevers with ear infections. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366755 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 09:56:49 +0000 snowjewelz 2366755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerbebe: DD is just about to turn 12 months and she suddenly is completely obsessed with taking things out of containers but now putting them back in too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366606 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 05:59:46 +0000 matador84 2366606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's how my Los act when they get ear infections. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366605 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 05:45:09 +0000 Keybee 2366605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For the record, ear infections aren't always accompanied by fevers. Trust your mommy instincts! If you touch her ear and she reacts I would take her in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366598 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 02:16:46 +0000 daniellemybelle 2366598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pumpkin Pie: I am kind of fanatical about this but LO has had multiple ear infections with zero symptoms other than serious crankiness. It's been the case for several friends too. It won't hurt to go get her checked out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366564 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 23:51:49 +0000 gingerbebe 2366564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There's a big developmental leap around now that lasts for a few weeks. Wonder Weeks calls it "Systems" where you kid learns sequences of events that go together. My kid had a few nights of fighting going to bed (lots of crying), some MOTN wake ups, and 2 weeks of early morning wake ups. At the same time as molars. Its hard because they are mobile and can voice their opinions (through crankiness and tantrums), so it seems like a much more "vocal" leap. But its also being accompanied by a lot of sudden development that is tangible. All of the sudden my son is putting toys and snacks INTO containers instead of just throwing them everywhere, he understands things go together, he tries to put lids on containers, he's trying to open cabinets and dig through things more, etc. He's also suddenly more vocal (although not really verbal) and trying really hard to express himself. Hang in there. Mine is turning 15 months on Dec. 6th. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366502 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 21:52:24 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2366502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On. I just looked it up. I'll keep an eye out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366497 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 21:46:39 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2366497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What are the symptoms of HFM? How is it different from a cold? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366487 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 21:26:45 +0000 xInfinity 2366487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnleaves: I was just going to say this sounds like 2 weeks ago when my 15 month old came down with HFM. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366484 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 21:17:47 +0000 MamaG 2366484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The behavior today could be from the lack of sleep last night. And the lack of sleep could be teething or sickness. Both of which might be bothering her today as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366478 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 21:09:23 +0000 Mrs Spoon 2366478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter did this a lot from 8 - 14 mo and it always ended up being teething. Hang in there! Hopefully whatever it is reveals itself soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366476 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 21:08:39 +0000 littlejoy 2366476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Teething, learning new skills, cognitive leap?? it's so tough when our LOs go through rough patches!!! 18 months was my "I don't know how I can do this!" stage, but it really does get better!!! :) Sending lots of good vibes your way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366474 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 21:05:47 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2366474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: is not just sleep issues. She is super duper cranky, and throwing tantrums. Grandma thinks instead of picking her up all the time, we just need to leave her crying until she cannons down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366465 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 20:58:04 +0000 Anagram 2366465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pumpkin Pie: personally, I don't believe sleep issues need disciplinary measures. She could be just overtired, could be getting molars, could be coming down with something. Plus, she's 14 months old and a baby...what kind of discipline is Grandma suggesting? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366455 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 20:51:35 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2366455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can she just need throwing a tantrum? Grandma is here and thinks it's a tantrum, and LO should be disciplined. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366425 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 20:26:07 +0000 winniebee 2366425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Behavior like that always meant/means sick or about to be sick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366392 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 19:56:41 +0000 Kemma 2366392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have a carrier or wrap that you could wear her in? Or can you go do some outside activities? Fresh air always works for my littles! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-could-be-going-on-i-am-overwhelmed-and-exhausted#post-2366384 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 19:44:34 +0000 autumnleaves 2366384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The night my LO turned 14 months old he had the worst night of sleep. We are not sure what caused it but luckily he was fine the rest of the week. Then a week later he had another bad night that - we thought it was molars but it was his second round of HFM. </p>