One more cranky than the other...

Is this true with everyone??? This is Def true with me.. My little boy is way more cranky than my lil girl. I feel like i am always taking care of him and leaving her behind because he is always crying and she is so quiet and good. Its driving me nuts.. He is always crying... I guess its good that they both arent fussy.. Right???

 

(((((Hugs)))))

It is the opposite with me, but I totally understand!! Hang in there - it will all even out!

 

Evan was cranky for the first three months and James was a dream. Now they seem to have switched!

 

DS was much fussier than DD in the beginning. Now he's more easygoing in some ways - has an easier time waiting to eat or nap if necessary. DD is still pretty mellow, but heaven help you if you don't get her down for a nap the minute she gets sleepy!

 

Hang in there! DS was so cranky for the first four months due to Reflux and Colic that we dubbed him Mr. Fussy (still call him Mr. F) but now he is anything but! He is usually darn pleasant now! DD started out very laid back and now she seems to get frustrated and cry about everything. I think that in the end, it all is just stages and phases!

 

Hang in there - I complete agree with other pp, it seems to switch. When mine b/g twins were born Henry was so fussy and irritable, my 13 yo dd nicknamed him Mt. St. Henry - because we never knew when he was going to blow his top! DD was so laid back and easy. Now, they are 3 1/2 months and DS is the happiest easiest baby ever, and DD (Gabriella) has been nicknamed Crabiella.

I felt the opposite though and felt like I bonded with my Henry more because I always had him since he was the "harder" baby at the time.

Oh well, I'm hoping Crabiella will outgrow her crabiness soon too!!

Good Luck, you are in the "thick" of things now!
Suzi

 

My cranky newborn, Evan, has turned into the sweetest, happiest baby you've ever met. He loves to snuggle, wiggle around, spend time laughing at his mobile and screaming with joy in his Jolly Jumper. He is a dream these days. Your baby will improve with time, I'm sure. Good luck! I carried Evan in a Moby Wrap a lot during those fussy first three months - it really helped.

 

Owen was SO much fussier in the early months--it was really hard. Now they've basically evened out, but he is still a little more intense, and if both fell down he'd cry and Ben wouldn't. He's just a sensitive little guy!

I just counted my blessings that both weren't cranky. I know you feel bad about not giving as much attention to your DD, but she will be fine. She's obviously just a more content baby (for now ).

 

Yes! One is crankier than the other. The easier baby is like my son was, laid back. My "little spitfire" just wants what she wants when she wants it. I still consider her pretty easy though. I count my blessings!

 

Mine both have crazy huge personalities; however, my DS is much more whiney and cranky whereas my DD just screams at you when she wants something and goodness gracious if she has to wait. DS is more cuddly also and I do find I spend more time soothing him. DD is pretty much unsoothable with the exception of a swaddle, paci, and bed.

Amy

 

If they're anything like my two, you'll think you have them figured out and then they switch; one week Ainsley is "the fussy one" and then the next week Annika takes her turn!

Hang in there; you're doing a great job.

 

We have the exact same problem, always have and we are thinking we always will....

Thankfully they are both not 'Cranky'; he does have his good moments, so I just take them when I get them! A typical man right?

I would have 4 more if they were both like my DD.