Can anyone relate?

wntrgrl83

I feel like I am always posting, but I seriously have no where else to ask some of these questions, and figure other mom's would be able to answer me best anyway.

DS and DD just turned one last week. Is it normal for tempers to increase? I mean out of the blue? I am doing the whole redirecting thing when they bite or hit, but I am talking arching their backs, screaming, and DS is refusing his car seat at times.

For example, we went to the zoo yesterday and out of no where DS began to cry and scream. They are both going through a bit of anxiety (not sure whether it is seperation or stranger, it is different everyday..) Anyways, the only thing I can think of that set him off is the people walking in front of us turned around and smiled at them.... He stopped crying after I picked him up (I tried everything before I did that...) After he calmed down he went back into his stroller and we sat there for a bit... When we went to walk again, he began to scream uncontrollably... Anyone have this happen to them??

I love them more then anything, and I show them this everyday. There is nothing I can think of that would upset them the way they demonstrate sometimes... Its almost like he is scared...

I guess I'm just looking for someone who can relate, or if someone has been through this, any advice or encouragement... I am so sad right now that it has been so difficult to take them to public places without meltdowns.... Lots of mommy guilt because I work full time and see them early mornings, and right before bed during the week, otherwise I would be the one to be sure they get out more often to expose them to different places...

Netty_3

Yup...my little guy has been pretty vocal lately about what he wants and when he wants it. I think it's learning about social norms, and wanting instant satisfaction.  As long as it's not an emergency LO has to wait...he doesn't llike it, but he has

Cherryblossoms07

Yes, both DD and DS got more trying around 12 months in regards to tantrums.  It is preparing you for the fun of the terrible 2s.    I try not to give him t

wntrgrl83

Yeah, thats what I thought-- kind of not giving into it, or not paying much attention, but then I feel guilty... a lose-lose situation I guess... I really appreciate the feedback as of far-- thank you both!

sorchaine

I can totally relate! I took my son to his 1 year checkup a couple weeks ago and it was so stressful. He can't really walk on his own yet, but doesn't want to stay still. He wanted to crawl all over the place and as I was holding him he was having crazy t

JMD1121

She's worse around me.  Apparently at daycare she's "an angel" and they "wish all the babies were so good."  I wish that we had more fun together instead of her being upset when we're together.

This.  I hear this f

jmugirl38

I am so sorry you are going through this, x2...of course, we as moms feel like everything is always our fault! The Mommy Guilt stinks. If it makes you feel a little better, I am home every day with my DD and she just recently started having little melt

wntrgrl83

Thank you all so much for your responses. It does help to know that I am not alone, because I was really feeling like I was the only one and felt like I was doing something wrong. They are really sweet, happy babies most of the time, but when they get ups