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Cried tonight. Think I'm getting nervous about 2U2

EchowyspEchowysp member
in Toddlers: 12 - 24 Months

I got a bit emotional tonight.  I think I'm getting nervous about the baby coming.  I also think I'm hitting a SAHM rut a bit and feeling out of sorts.

Adam has had a rough couple of days because he got sick.  He fussed a lot, made a lot of "dirty looks" and was just out of sort himself.  He cried for 15 minutes the other day because some soup spilled on the floor.  He hit and pulled hair (a first!) of a friend's toddler I was watching because he was on Adam's toy bike.  He just kept going after him the entire visit and I was embarrassed.

Adam's been hitting me a lot, too.  And telling him to stop and all of that doesn't seem to work as much anymore.  And then I worry he will be a violent kid and I miss the sweet baby who always laughed and smiled.  Silly, I know.

I feel like maybe I'm failing him and that's why he's acting out.  Maybe I don't play with him enough.  Maybe he sees a distracted mommy too much.

Anyway, just wanted to cry to someone besides dh.  Thanks for listening.

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Re: Cried tonight. Think I'm getting nervous about 2U2

  • VrbkaVrbka
    really two under two isn't that bad.. for me anyways.. my boys were 17 months apart.. you can do it..
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  • Tomkat8403Tomkat8403 member

    Awww. Don't worry about that. I'm sure it's just his age and you'd be going through it no matter what. That'sm the pregnancy hormones talking to you.

    Everything will work out okay. Every age difference brings its own set of problems.

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  • CarmeltopherCarmeltopher

    I am absolutely sure that you are just having an off day. You are an amazing mom who obviously loves your kids otherwise you wouldn't be so upset about this. You will be great with 2U2.

    DS is probably just going through a little rebellious streak that will soon end. Don't worry, he won't turn into a violent kid. 

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  • Sage MommySage Mommy

    (((hugs))) It will be ok. All toddlers have rough phases of some sort. Don't stress and worry about what you are or aren't doing. Just be a mommy:)

    I do realize how stupid that last piece of advice sounds, but it needed to be said.

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  • EchowyspEchowysp member

    Thanks, guys.  Yeah, I'm having an off week and I'm ashamed to say I'm sick of being pregnant.  I want to be able to move again and not feel like it's such an effort to get up to do something.

    This too shall pass... 

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  • earthboundmisfitearthboundmisfit member

    I had the same sort of day..DD was just being a little monster today and I was like "what happened to my sweet girl!?" and "how the eff can I handle this kid PLUS a newborn". Somewhere in my mind I know that it's just her age..and most almost 2 year olds act like she does. But it still makes me feel like..what the heck am I supposed to do?

    Normal feelings. 2 kids can't be impossible or no one would go on to have 3 or 4, right?

    2 losses
    2 beautiful children
    proud mommy!
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  • haleybeth81haleybeth81
    You're doing a great job mama.  My DD decided to hit toddlerhood the week I got put on bedrest.  I kept feeling so guilty but then I realized she was just growing up and asserting her independence.  Also she gets so frustrated when she can't tell me what she wants that she'll go nuts and lash out.  It just stinks that they start acting crazy when we're hormonal and already having mommy guilt.  You're doing good and DS isn't being neglected.  You can do it. :)
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