You're not a bad mom! We all feel like we're not good mothers at times, but trust me, your little one loves you more than anything - you are his world! Try to get some help from others, we all need a break. You can do this hun, it gets better. Take a deep breath and look at his little face to find strength. Have you tried baby einstein dvd's? My baby sits in her bouncy in front of the tv and loves to watch them, and I can actually get stuff done! I didn't think they would watch tv so young but she loves it and a little can't hurt. :0)

UR ABSOLUTELY NOT A BAD MOM! I once read that the sound of a crying baby to the greater population is different than how the cry of a baby affects its mother. It is supposed to make us react this way so our instincts will kick in and force us to solve the problem. You will get through this....plus, it's probably exactly the opposite: He loves you and wants only you ALL the time. This, too, shall pass :)

Sounds familiar to me. My little one is the same way. She's only happy when it rains, so to speak. I posted a link a few days ago with a discussion topic titled "For those with fussy babies....) See if it helps you. You're definitely not a bad mom and definitely not alone. I've thought many times I should buy a one way ticket to Fiji or something of the sort, but of course I don't. Anyone remember those old commercials with the bath product: "Calgon, Take me away?" Indeed.
Good luck to you, and your son will stop crying eventually. (Then they switch to whining, ha!).

Hi... I echo what everyone else says YOU'RE NOT A BAD MOM! I haven't checked your page, but do you have a dad in the picture to help you? Talk to your baby's doctor too in case there's something that needs looking into for the crying. Also, you can talk to them about feeling overwhelmed. You need a break that's all. I hope you can find it in a family member or friend.

Best wishes!!

I know how you feel . if mine crys for more than 30 secs i think i am a terrible person who cant give her what she needs ,then someone talks sense to me.we all feel that way sometimes....atleast those of us who truly care, obviously you do so you cant be a bad mom!

I'm sure your son does not hate you and you're not a bad mother... but I think it would be a good idea to talk to your pediatrician just to rule out any possible medical concerns.

In the interim, try different things, activities with your son. Have you tried tummy time? Bouncy Seats? Taking him for a walk? A soothing bath? Sometimes it helps to just change his environment.

Also, please try to get someone to help you out a few times a week... so that you can have some much needed "alone" time. It's important to take care of yourself too!

If you run, you become a bad mom, if you stick around like you are already doing, your a good mom. Being a parent is not always easy. All 4 of mine have gone through various difficult stages and I would swear they do things just to torment and torture me, but I know deep down they are just doing what they know how to do. At 5 months your son can't communicate what he really needs, so he cries and you just have to figure out what the problem is or what he needs. I understand wanting to run, everyone has felt that way. I know you've probably already tried a million things, but here's what worked with mine, 1 liked to be wherever I was, I put him in the bouncy seat and brought him into whatever room I was cleaning and just talked or sang to him, 1 liked music, didn't matter if it was Barney or Pink, as long as it was upbeat he was happy, my daughter liked to look at herself, I put a mirror by her or put her by the mirror and she would look at herself and was perfectly content, when that didnt work, Iput her with her where she could watch her older brothers play, and my baby likes to be talked to, as long as someone is looking at him and speaking to him he is happy as can be. The most important thing I found was, if I feel like crying, I leave the room for a moment and take some deep breaths and look at my favorite picture of whichever child is causing the problem, that picture reminds me of how much I really love them and that moment out gives me the strength to go back in and listen to the crying, screaming whatever they are dishing out at me.

I read your comment and it could have been written by me! My son seemed to smile at everyone except me and wouldn't even look at me sometimes. I also suffer with PPD which made things worse. One day i realised though that he behaved this way with me because i'm his mummy and he sees me all the time. others are a novelty but your baby was once a part of you and deep down he senses that he still is. He takes you for granted because you are always there and soon you will start to notice that when he's tired or feeling unwell is will be you he wants and noone else will do. are you certain you don't have PPD? If these feelings are ongoing and overwhelming it may be worth talking to your doctor

My youngest is like that.She is 5 weeks.I think mine was a feeding problem because after i saw my lactation consult it helped. You are a wondefull mother. do you have help.I know how hard it is.And school is is out the kids go crazy.