Ausmumof3 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I'm glad it's settled. It must be very hard. My dh has a kind of earmuffs for industrial use that block out noises over a certain volume but still allow normal speech. No idea if they'd help the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherZee Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 :grouphug: You have my full sympathies. Twin 2 screams. His screaming however is because of the severe trauma he has experienced in his short life. He can scream for hours and hours until he falls asleep with exhaustion. Fortunately his screaming has drastically reduced since living here. Twin 1 self-harms instead, same cause just different way of handling it. deep pressure therapy is assisting twin 1 but doing nothing for twin 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 :grouphug: When my youngest was two he went through a shrieking phase. The longest an episode would last was ten minutes at the most and it left me stressed and weary. My heart goes out to you. I hope you can find some peace and comfort today for you and your children. The Hive is always here for a good vent or download whenever you need it. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 You my dear are a saint. I can't handle my girls crying/screaming for more than a minute (someone else's kids and the tolerance is even shorter). Then again I have really sensitive ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I'm glad you came here for some support. That must be incredibly stressful to wait out. Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 If you can't beat 'em, join 'em? Would it help you to release some of that stress if you tried screaming along with them a bit? Singing along at the top of your voice? Just a couple of thoughts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoHomeschooler Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Wow. I am soooo sorry. I freaking can't stand ten minutes of screaming, so I can't even imagine hours and hours of it, and more than one doing it. If you aren't heavily medicated or an alcoholic by now, you are a better woman than me, because I would be both. That is really unfortunate that you don't have much support 😥 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaBearTeacher Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 It is mostly my middle son right now. 6-8 times a day, he is screaming/moaning for 20-30 minutes. it sounds like a siren noise. Last night I kept falling asleep and kept waking up to it. he stayed up late and woke up at 6:00. I feel really bad and think it is pain related but it's complicated and we have seen doctors and specialists a lot. it starts all of a sudden and then he might be laughing after. He hugs us and his brothers and has been watching science videos attentively. The rest of the time the noise fills the house and keeps his brothers awake. My husband feels angry at me when he is screaming and this is hard. On top of this my son has a bad cold, but it doesn't seem to be bothering him. Also, my other son threw up a whole bunch Friday night and I can't seem to get the smell of nausea out of the house. I am angry at myself for not cleaning enough, succumbing to low energy levels, not being as productive as I want to be. Just wanted to vent. Thank you all for the amazing support. I have not felt this much kindness in a long time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaBearTeacher Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 BTW, I am not a saint and before I had children I could not stand the noise of a baby crying in a restaurant. I constantly pray for my children to be happy and healthy, to have the opportunity to form really loving relationships with others and to live up to their potentials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 :grouphug: Vent all you want. You need it. Please be easy on yourself. You're dealing with too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodhaven Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 It is mostly my middle son right now. 6-8 times a day, he is screaming/moaning for 20-30 minutes. it sounds like a siren noise. Last night I kept falling asleep and kept waking up to it. he stayed up late and woke up at 6:00. I feel really bad and think it is pain related but it's complicated and we have seen doctors and specialists a lot. it starts all of a sudden and then he might be laughing after. He hugs us and his brothers and has been watching science videos attentively. The rest of the time the noise fills the house and keeps his brothers awake. My husband feels angry at me when he is screaming and this is hard. On top of this my son has a bad cold, but it doesn't seem to be bothering him. Also, my other son threw up a whole bunch Friday night and I can't seem to get the smell of nausea out of the house. I am angry at myself for not cleaning enough, succumbing to low energy levels, not being as productive as I want to be. Just wanted to vent. Thank you all for the amazing support. I have not felt this much kindness in a long time. About the smell: Put a sponge in a plastic container or two, or an old rag or washcloth, and cover with vinegar. Place these around the areas you smell the smell and leave them open. They should get rid of the smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodhaven Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 To those of you with children who scream like that - HUGS! That must be so very difficult! You are NOT a bad mom! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 It is mostly my middle son right now. 6-8 times a day, he is screaming/moaning for 20-30 minutes. it sounds like a siren noise. Last night I kept falling asleep and kept waking up to it. he stayed up late and woke up at 6:00. I feel really bad and think it is pain related but it's complicated and we have seen doctors and specialists a lot. it starts all of a sudden and then he might be laughing after. He hugs us and his brothers and has been watching science videos attentively. The rest of the time the noise fills the house and keeps his brothers awake. My husband feels angry at me when he is screaming and this is hard. On top of this my son has a bad cold, but it doesn't seem to be bothering him. Also, my other son threw up a whole bunch Friday night and I can't seem to get the smell of nausea out of the house. I am angry at myself for not cleaning enough, succumbing to low energy levels, not being as productive as I want to be. Just wanted to vent. Thank you all for the amazing support. I have not felt this much kindness in a long time. Why would he be angry at you? I'm sure you don't like the screaming any more than he does, and I'm guessing he probably leaves the house to work for a good portion of each day while you get to listen to it 24/7? I could understand anger at the situation, but not directed toward you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaBearTeacher Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 It's not logical but the noise of the screaming is so bad and depressing and frustrating that he wants to be angry at someone and I am there. I think in some ways he is not fully aware of how much the noise is bothering him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Constant screaming would leave your body full of rushing adrenaline and in fight or flight mode, IMO. Anyone could start to become so stressed that he or she reacted in irrational ways. I hope you do some things to get away and have a break, mama. (((hugs))) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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