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Anyone else feeling like a mean mommy from these hormones??

MacBaby0805MacBaby0805 member
in August 2016 Moms
My six year old boy is wonderful. He's sweet and funny and smart and loves his parents. And for some reason, the last few days, even the sound of his voice annoys me. Let alone a fountain of questions (as all six year olds have) or constantly needing something, hanging on me, getting in my way...I feel terrible. I know he isn't doing anything wrong, and I've taken to being really quiet around him because I obviously don't want to snap at him for doing nothing wrong. Whhhhy do I feel this way? It's awful. Anyone else please tell me I'm not the most horrible mother in the world and that their current little ones grind their brains every once in a while when there's a new one cooking.
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  • Stephanie7693Stephanie7693 member
    Im in the same boat. I've found myself snapping at my kids over little things, everything has become so annoying! I just try to go find something to do, or send the kids to play elsewhere. It sucks.
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  • kattyleighkattyleigh member
    I've been escaping to read while he plays video games. Mama needs space.
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  • BookhousegirlBookhousegirl member
    I totally feel the same way. DS is only 21mnths but I've found myself snapping at him so much more recently and I've felt horrible about it! I'm putting more effort into controlling it but I'm also trying to give extra snuggle time to balance it out.



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  • babayRFLbabayRFL member
    I'm sooooo glad you posted this! I've felt so guilty for getting so irritated with my 20 month old! My patience is so thin. I've been giving extra cuddles too...I think it makes us both feel better ;)
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  • cm716cm716 member
    I was really irritable with my second pregnancy and chalked it up to my daughter hitting the terrible twos. As soon as I had the baby, those feelings went away. In hindsight, it was me being moody and my daughter was/is awesome.Hang in there! It's tough to be patient when you feel crappy all the time!
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  • Bethyboo26Bethyboo26 member
    I'm feeling this way as well :( my little guy is only 13 months and right now really needs my attention. Irritable is my middle name right now and he deserves the absolute best of me!
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  • MacBaby0805MacBaby0805 member
    Ugh, I'm so glad to hear this, guys! I've been feeling like a monster. When I am feeling in a good mood, I try to really do it up. Lots of love and play time. And when I feel like snapping, my partner is SO helpful. He never makes me feel guilty as totally supports me when I tell him I just need a couple minutes to myself. I also think it'll help when we tell him we're expecting a baby. He's so good at communicating, I really think it'll help to be able to say, "Mommy is feeling a little bit grumpy from your little brother or sister bouncing in her belly, so she just needs a couple minutes." So glad to hear it's not just me!
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  • Ktande22Ktande22 member
    I've been crazy ragey!! I can't seem to get a handle on the angry feelings right now. Dh has been the primary target but the kiddos are def getting a lot of grumpy mama too. I think Dh has figured it out and he's being ridiculously amazing and suddenly complimenting me constantly and being super grateful and thankful. It's actually really softening me. Hoping it settles down. You'd think this being my third baby I'd do okay but nope Hott mess.

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  • MacBaby0805MacBaby0805 member
    I think all of us - veterans and first timers - can agree that the first trimester generally SUCKS. Your body has to completely readjust its chemical makeup and anatomy. It's exhausting, at times painful. Thank the sky people for my wonderful partner and the patience he has that I definitely do not! And my little guy, bless him, he's so readily sweet and excited to see Happy Mommy and he handles Demon Mommy with some serious grace. We just gotta stick it out to the second trimester, ladies!
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  • hannahh18hannahh18 member
    I am so glad I'm not the only one!! Between our two kittens and my 2 1/2 year old, my patience is running really thin and I snap at everything! I'm thankful for my DH who has been wonderful!!!
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  • mumblefrog86mumblefrog86 member
    Glad it isn't just me. My DH was gone all weekend and I was alone with my 16 month old and it was very hard not to yell or get frustrated. I felt like a failure and scared how I am going to handle 2 kids.
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  • amandazapamandazap member
    I was mean during the first pregnancy and I am super mean during this one. DH actually told me yesterday that I have been short with him more than normal lately. I don't notice it when it's happening but once I think about it afterwards I feel bad. I have been trying to control my anger and irritability but it seems I can't win. I hope this is only a 1st Tri issue.
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  • kelseyrayaykelseyrayay member
    Yeah but I have to remember my baby is a baby. He is only 4 months old. He doesn't understand what I'm feeling or going through. I have to just close my eyes and take a deep breath.
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  • Deanne2016Deanne2016 member
     I'm so glad you guys are mean too!! :P I don't have any children yet but the folks at work are getting on my ever loving nerves!!!  I finally realized after several days of this it's the hormones making me crazy and I'm not a complete and total b! 
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