Rant, do not read if you are a ftm

cranberrycove06

I'm having a really hard day. My son will not nap, keeps climbing all of the gates, he's injured himself so many times today it's not funny. He has had fit after fit. I'm exhausted. My dog will not stop barking. He makes the most horrendous high pitched squeal and I'm so entirely done today. I'm currently sitting outside the baby gate in my sons room putting him back over the gate each time he climbs out. My only time for a little bit of peace today or perhaps a nap for myself isn't happening. Heck I would be happy with a shower. I'm tore up looking and not so fresh smelling. I'm to the point I might just slap him in the car and drive somewhere so he gets a nap and I get away from the barking and get a little bit of freaking quiet. I love being a mom but some days are just hard. P.s. To all the ftm that read this, your toddler won't do any of this, don't worry.

aliciak316

You are not alone!! Most the time my daughter is the cutest funniest person ever born and sometimes I'm wondering if it's bad parenting if I put her outside by herself with the dog and they can just watch each other ( don't worry I know it is she's only 19 months ) my only advice is take deep breaths and in 5 years you won't remember you didn't shower today or your dogs being annoying you'll just think how cute your baby was

Bella2425

Been there. I feel you. Definitely do the car thing and for the love of all that is holy, stop and get yourself a milkshake on the way out Hang in there!

biokitty42

Hang in there!  I know exactly how you feel.  The good days are good, but the bad days make you feel like this will be your life forever and ever and ohmygod you can't do it.  :-)  Just get through today and hopefully tomorrow will be better.  At least it's Friday -- hopefully you have some help and get a break this weekend.

MrsLaLaBug

I'm sorry it's not your day today.  Sounds like a drive might be good - then maybe toddler will get sleepy plus you won't be able to hear the dog.  I'm also sending you this.

JD83

I totally disregarded your warning to FTMs, but I just want to say that I'm sorry you're having a rough day. I'm sure none of us first-timers are deluding ourselves to think that parenthood will always be sunshine and rainbows and our kids will always be perfect little angels who always listen to everything we say and never make us repeat ourselves. :-) I'm also sure tonight your DS will look at you, give you a big hug and say "I love you, mommy" and everything he's done today to piss you off will just melt away. It's okay, mama, this will just make you appreciate the times he is well behaved even more. I could be way off base here, but definitely sending you all the encouragement I can.

JSS1002

Go go go! Get in the car and go for a drive somewhere pretty, maybe go through the car wash -- that always puts my son to sleep.

portentosa

I feel you. Sending you encouraging vibes today.

cranberrycove06

Thanks ladies. I seriously am lol at these responses. I'm glad you all have been there or are there jd83 you are very right. Mrslalabug, I love the graphic!

Irisheyes1247

If we are having a shitty day, we go to target. It helps reset us all. Hope you get through the day and bedtime comes quickly !

braybee

Sorry you are having such a rough day. I suggest getting out of the house as pp have said. I gave up on naps a long time ago but always regret it on tough days. Hopefully you'll get some peace and quiet soon!

hizah05

Definitely been there! I've had days where my son won't stop whining and crying so much that I just sit and cry too. Hang in there and I agree with the car idea. I've also sat in a parking lot while my son sleeps in the back just for time to myself. Or you can drive back to your house and sleep in the car with him while parked in the driveway. Not that I've ever done that... Er... Ok it's happened more than once! Hope it gets better.

Blemaro

That sucks! I am not above movies for DS when we're having a hard day.  Ipad with headphones really helps him focus on just that movie and I can watch something else at the same time on tv.  But what always works to reset both of us is a long bath while I sit on the side with my phone on the internet. But I wouldn't actually wash him because sometimes he likes to fight that ,

We also went through a period where he wouldn't nap. We would drive until he fell asleep, luckily he got over that and is mostly napping for us again!

And we have a lock on his door so he can't get out.  Obviously his room is baby proofed and we don't leave him in there if he's distressed. We unlock it once he's asleep.  But now we don't have to lock it and he doesn't come out. He knocks on the door if he needs us

Good luck, I hope he naps for you and the dog chills out!

Linz-E

Been there. Hang in there mama and I second the previous suggestion for Target. Usually puts me in my girl in a better mood

blue+skies

Must be a full moon? I've had a bad day with DD and my best friend IRL is having a day too. I've decided getting pregnant this time around was my body saving itself....lately it seems like if I could drink, I'd be indulging by the bottle. I hope your day gets better, or just gets over quick! ;-)

ashaw512

Yep. Its been "that" day for me and DD too.

Groxb

Telling FTM's not to open is like telling me "the plate is hot" at a restaurant and expecting me not to touch it. :-p

I'm sending you all the positive vibes and hope the day gets better! Hang in there, Mama!

AmandaR204

My toddler is pretty much a beast 24-7 when it gets to be way too much for me I put him in his crib, shut the door and rock myself gently in a corner until I regain sanity,

mcstrepp

@‌groxb I am with you. As a ftm I had to open.

@cranberrycove06‌ hope your day gets better.

SingleMom31

I second the vote for a drive plus a trip through a drive through for you. Yesterday, I did something similar and got French fries and a coke... It was really lovely for a bit while she slept. Oh, and there may have been a snack size mcflurry that got in there somehow too.

Hope today is better.

bumpuser10199668

Sorry your day sucked. Hope it got better.

Oh and as a FTM, I am not shocked or appalled by anything in this. It sounds like normalcy to me? Toddlers are shitheads.