21 months and fits all day

FazFam

Anyone have any light to shed or advice?

 My DD is 21 months and the last 3 weeks is constantly throwing fits, way more crying out than ever before, if you dont give her what she wants its a limp body kicking and crying tantrum no matter where she is. I took her to the pedi and ears were clear, strep test negative, they thought maybe shes getting her 2 year molars or just starting the "terrible two's" plus she must sense something is up with a little sister coming along shortly.

I just bought Happiest Toddler on The Block for my kindle and DH and I will start reading it tonight, hoping that helps us resolve some of these as I am super nervous since I am having a c-section in 2 weeks and wont be 100% plus will have a newborn to take care of.

Sorry so long I am just a little stressed and hoping someone can shed some light

FirefightersBride

DS is just about the same age as your DD and all of a sudden it's just constant whining or NO!, or pitching a fit if he doesn't get what he wants. It must just be a combo for your DD of the upcoming terrible two's and the little sister on the way. Hopefully she will calm down once the baby shows up!

Kery1499

To be honest I think it is Normal. My DD has been doing the same thing and shes been into hitting and we try to put her on time out and etc.

When she does little things throughout the day now (that are good) I keep telling her Oh wow Jules your such a goooooood girl! and since we started doing that we have noticed a HUGE difference. BUT they are still little and trying to see how much they can push imo. Good Luck!!

Mrs.S-S

LOL - mine does that and there is NO new LO on the way to help explain it. I think it's just the age. She's good some days and just a terror the next demanding everything, being bossy and fits if she doesn't get what she wants. I'm hoping the terrible 2s will end early since they clearly started early!

sunnyjack

FirefightersBride:

DS is just about the same age as your DD and all of a sudden it's just constant whining or NO!, or pitching a fit if he doesn't get what he wants. It must just be a combo for your DD of the upcoming terrible two's and the little sister on the way. Hopefully she will calm down once the baby shows up!

This describes my baby for the last couple of weeks and she's turning one on Monday and no siblings on the way. I don't get it, nothing has changed. Did anyone's little ones start this young? She's still taking 2-2 hour naps a day and sleeping 11-12 at night. So she's definitely well rested and eats 3 good meals every day. This is my saving grace bc activity time is just aweful....any suggestions?

jason&robin

I have a 20 month old like this. She is either really happy or she is having a fit about something.

Her brother pushed her

I won't give her what she wants. She cried for about 20 min yesterday because I wouldn't give her what she wanted.

She has quite the 'tude. I hope it passes soon.

4StarFamily

Oooooh Momma.. I feel your pain!!  I actually posted this thread at the beginning of the week because I feel like I have lost all control.  DS is almost 18 months and I too am 27 weeks pregnant.  His attitude is completely different for my husband than for me.  I spend the entire day (it seems) with him throwing tantrums, screaming, crying, belly flopping on the floor, alligator tears, etc.  I cry at the comment "it's perfectly normal".  Although somewhat "comforting" to know you're not alone just to hear the phrase and that there is no easy answer makes it so hard to hear.  The last time I can remember fit's like this was when he cut his molars and he is now cutting more so I am hoping this is the answer and it too shall pass soon.  I work 5 days a week pretty far from home so my time is very limited with him in the evenings (normally about 2 hours of quality time before bed) and I read advice to give him my absolute undivided attention for 30 minutes as soon as I walk in the door and that should pacify him the remainder of the evening to allow me to change clothes, cook dinner, etc.  It worked for the first few days but now we are back to square one.  I wish you the best of luck and hope you get some peace soon with the situation, especially as the new one arrives.  I'll check back ito see if anyone else offers up suggestions! xoxo