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IMO, the hardest thing about 2u2...
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I really found the transition from 1 to 2 pretty easy for me. DD2 is a super laid back baby, great sleeper, etc... the first year was really not all that bad.
But now I'm in for it. Because DD1's tantrums - trying-3s are horrid.... and DD2 is starting with the constant tantrums for every little thing (as least hers can easily be diffused at this point). And having 2 temper tantrum throwing kids is not easy at all. And is really testing my patience. Lord help me!
CP 3/07
BFP 5/07 - Kylie born 2/08. BPF 2/09 - Alexandra born 10/09.
TTC since 8/13 - diagnosed difficulty conceiving due to LP defect. Took vitamin B and Vitex Berry to help lengthen.
BFP 2/14 - Missed M/C found at 8.5 weeks. D&C at 9w2d. Partial Molar Pregnancy.
BFP 11/14
BFP 5/07 - Kylie born 2/08. BPF 2/09 - Alexandra born 10/09.
TTC since 8/13 - diagnosed difficulty conceiving due to LP defect. Took vitamin B and Vitex Berry to help lengthen.
BFP 2/14 - Missed M/C found at 8.5 weeks. D&C at 9w2d. Partial Molar Pregnancy.
BFP 11/14
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Re: IMO, the hardest thing about 2u2...
Mine aren't quite as old as yours yet but mine are getting to that stage also (and DD was not an easy baby and STILL doesn't STTN!).
Mine fight over everything and one is always screaming. I swear my 2 year old pushes every last button I have some days. It is hard.
I totally agree.
Both of them are on a waiting list for preschool for the fall (Montessori, 2.5 hrs, 2 days/week) If they don't get in - or at least one of them...I may just have to go back to work. Ha!!
Buuuut...I must say...I can't imagine being pregnant and dealing with the TTwos - Oy!
It's just that everything was going so well - we were like a machine! And now it's like nothing is going as planned!!
I am right there with you! My DS1 can throw one heck of a tantrum (way worse than those terrible two tantrums, for sure!). And my DS2 is in the phase of throwing a tantrum over every tiny little thing (but like you said, usually they can be easily diffused). It is certainly a test of patience!!
However, I still thought the beginning was harder, MUCH harder. But I tend to think the newborn stage is difficult. Either way, I just wanted to let you know that we are going through the same thing!
I like you. Every time I read one of your responses I feel better. I have really hated the early stages of 2u2. DD is just now 6 months and it's sloooowly getting a little better. Both of my LO's are high need and demanding. I thought DS was a hard baby and DD showed me a whole new level of "hard." I keep hoping and praying it will help when she's mobile. I expect there will be challenges but at least she will be busy! A lot of people say it gets much better around 9 months...I wonder if that's because LO #2 is usually mobile by that point?
(OP: Sorry to hijack your post!)
hehe, hijack away
Honestly, I was mostly venting because yesterday (and hell, today!) were rough! DD1 is a SUPER high maintenance and difficult baby/child so I really expected the worst with DD2. Instead I got super lucky and I think it was such a huge difference from DD1 as a NB that it really felt easy to me. Believe me, when DD1 was a NB, it was hell and I absolutely HATED the first year. I feel bad saying it, but it was so darn hard!
It did get easier when DD2 was mobile. They play together a lot. And really, it's getting easier and easier in general because DD2 is becoming so independent and DD1 is now very independent.
But the damn tantrums...OMG. So I should say 90% of the time it's easier then the earlier stages, but those times when they're both on a rampage...I could just lock myself in my room!
BFP 5/07 - Kylie born 2/08. BPF 2/09 - Alexandra born 10/09.
TTC since 8/13 - diagnosed difficulty conceiving due to LP defect. Took vitamin B and Vitex Berry to help lengthen.
BFP 2/14 - Missed M/C found at 8.5 weeks. D&C at 9w2d. Partial Molar Pregnancy.
BFP 11/14
My Pregnancy(ies) Blog
Ha, I've told DH the same...I want (I do) to SAH, but there are days where if DD1 wasn't in preschool, I swear I'd be out looking for a job!
I actually just re-enrolled DD1 for preschool next year, 3 mornings, and I enrolled DD2 for 2 mornings a week in the early-preschool class. I am sooooooooo looking forward to next September and a break! I don't have family in town and DH's parents are only here 1/2 the year, and DH works long hours. So preschool will be my only breaks!
And I agree...I remember being pregnant with DD2 and telling everyone that if I wasn't already pregnant, DD1 would have been an only child in those "terrible 2s" days
BFP 5/07 - Kylie born 2/08. BPF 2/09 - Alexandra born 10/09.
TTC since 8/13 - diagnosed difficulty conceiving due to LP defect. Took vitamin B and Vitex Berry to help lengthen.
BFP 2/14 - Missed M/C found at 8.5 weeks. D&C at 9w2d. Partial Molar Pregnancy.
BFP 11/14
My Pregnancy(ies) Blog
Glad I can help
) I know exactly how you feel. At the beginning it was so hard for me. I always felt like I was drowning and I couldnt keep up. Someone always needed something and I was "on call" 24/7. But each month it just got a little easier and now it is wonderful!
Once DS2 was mobile it got a lot better for me. He could where he wanted and if he got bored he could move along to something else. And they play so great together now. I love it.
You will get there, I promise! It sounds like you are already well on your way.