Does anyone out here know of any nanny 911 type organizations in the PA area? My 9 month old has just about pushed me over the edge and I don't know what to do. She needs to be entertained 24/7 and she won't let me feed her anymore(she has to self feed>) I';ve even gone so far as to put a pair of pants on my head and bounce around the house like a bunny rabbit just to enertain her. I just don't know what to do. I have a household to maintain and I just can't be at her beck and call. I am in desperate need of some help! Please!
To Brandi and Shel.....

You're in awe? Do you even have children? If you do, and you say that you have never felt this way or have come across similar situations than you are liars. Not to mention judgemental. You cannot understand what I'm going through until you have walked an hour in my shoes and vice versa. I have a little advice for you....stop trying to be better than and be alittle more open-minded

9 months old and you're pushed to the edge?
Do you know that you dont have to do these things? Let him/her self entertain. Walk away, they'll fuss for a while but walk away. You are not doing any favors by being at the beck and call of the little one.

My son is 8 months old and he is also pretty high maintanence. I mean, he's generally a happy baby, but there are times when he requires lots of attention. I have stayed home with him until now, but I am a teacher and am going back to work this week. He has been in daycare 3 half days per week to get him used to it. Although it was hard at first, it has been great for both of us. He gets to socialize with other babies and his teachers. And I get some time to do what I need to do. You both get a break and are happy to see each other in the afternoon. Then playtime is much more fun. If it's an option for you, try daycare part time. Not at any time in history has a mom been expected to be the sole care provider for her children. Even cave people shared the responsibility. It's too hard and it is healthier for everyone to get some away time.

If daycare is not an option for you, try getting out of the house with her. Take her to the park, to swimming classes or music classes, or whatever is offered around you.

Also, I recently noticed that my son was bored at home, so I moved around the furniture and his toys in my living room where we spend most of our playtime. I also bought him a couple of more interactive toys since he is getting more advanced. He has been doing much better since I did this.

With the feeding, I would recommend letting her win this battle for a bit. As long as she is safe feeding herself, let her do some and make sure she is getting enough nutrition. Don't make it a battle every feeding time because it is just harder on you. I bet she'll grow out of it soon. My son is very impatient, so although he is not into feeding himself yet, he screams and whimpers if I'm not making his food quickly enough or not feeding him fast enough. It can be very annoying.

I hope these suggestions help. I know how hard it can be.