Moms expecting with Toddlers Exhausted and Frustrated?

ccarrozza1 · November 2016

I have a 17 month old and I am 33 weeks pregnant. I work full-time and rarely get rest while she is awake. Having friends over for Thankgiving and just so irritable and frustrated. My husband keeps doing things to injure himself, accidental, but I really need his help right now and so it's aggravating that this keeps happening when I need his help most! anyone else super tempermental. My 17 month old keeps jumping all over me and my big belly and having tantrums!

Smiley-1980 · November 2016

I'm literally just having this conversation with DH right now. I have an almost 4 yr old so not really a toddler but it just isn't the same as when I was pregnant with her and could rest every evening, and I also work full time too. I'm exhausted.

LastMango · November 2016

I'm with you. My DD is 3 and just doesn't understand why I can't pick her up and play rough with her anymore like daddy can. She knows it's because of the baby but I can tell it hurts her feelings. My parents offered to take her for a couple of days to give us a break and to give her some much needed "all about her time."

It sucks right now but I keep reminding myself that its only temporary.

ThePax89 · November 2016

My toddler gave me hell around that age. It got better. I was in my first trimester when she went through it. Is there someone who can help you? Family member? An occasional babysitter? To give you a little break

gigantan · November 2016

I have a 4 y/o and 2.5 y/o and I am totally exhausted. My 2 y/o tantrums 5-6 times a day which is totally knocking me off my feet. I also work full time so I feel you on most fronts (minus the husband accidents). I have no answers for how to beat the frustration and exhaustion but can at least sympathize with you.

MamaandNurse · November 2016

I don't have a toddler anymore but my five year old is seriously exhausting. She understands that the new baby "takes all my energy" and actually will be really helpful if her mood allows. But she swings to devil child at the flip of a switch. She goes to school 3x/week and I must say, I absolutely love the quiet during those times.

KMck27 · November 2016

You are not alone!! I have a 3 yo and 14 month old. My husbands shift changed so I have the kids all by myself on the weekends and most nights. I work full time also. I am exhausted by the time I get home during the week and on the weekends I get winded so fast. My 3 yo always wants me to play, but I can't get on the floor and play like he wants, and my 14 month old has 4 teeth coming in, is super clingy on top of her being in pain. She cried most of the night last night at Thanksgiving, even after tylenol, I felt terrible for her. I have the motto, "this too shall pass," running through my head constantly.

achancyginger · November 2016

Exhausted which hasn't quite led to frustrated crying- the day isn't over. I am in the same boat. 18 month old son, 32 weeks pregnant, and bed ridden husband with the flu (for two days so far). We also had a relative visit for two days who happens to be allergic to dogs which means in the past three days I have shampooed the carpets in the entire house, washed walls, cleaned linens, and dusted everywhere all on top of general cleaning, cooking, taking care of the toddler, nursing my husband, entertaining our guest and working full time. My guest did accidentally startle me one night, I ended up jumping and yelling "Jesus Christ! What the F***!? What?!"

ginabdove · November 2016

Thank you for posting this. Even today I was feeling so alone and frustrated with the same issue. I'm 33 weeks along and have a 2.5 year old daughter who throws tantrums and is so exhausting to keep up with. I also work full time and we just moved this past Monday so I've been more tired than usual. One day at a time is definitely my motto! We can do it!

michellemikeliu · November 2016

I have a 4-year old, and I am currently 34 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child. I work full time, and I feel more exhausted this 2nd time around. I wasn't sure if it was the actual pregnancy making me exhausted or the fact that with my first pregnancy, I could rest during the evenings and weekends; now, my 4-year old wants to play with me during the nights and weekends, but sometimes I am so tired that I randomly fall asleep for 2 hour naps! No matter how many games my husband and I play with her, she wants to play another game. She also loves to watch You-Tube on the tablet, but I hate letting her watch that; it does give me some time to myself. I hope everyone hangs in there! I definitely feel exhausted, so any tips are much appreciated!

SDuodu · November 2016

I was so relieved to see this post I've got a 13 month old and she doesn't understand that there's a new baby coming at all and my DH just got a new job so he's on probation and take days off and I'm finding it difficult to chase her around sometimes it's just easier for me to stay inside and I'm not a particularly energetic person anyway DS isn't due until late January and I'm wondering how I'm not gonna get through it

stumptownmama · November 2016

I would like to know if there are any pregnant mamas of toddlers who aren't exhausted and frustrated. I am most of the time!

Teach123 · November 2016

My frustration with my 3 year old is at a high right now. He's generally just disagreeable, throws fits and does not listen to me. You know, he's a typical 3 year old. Lol. I just am not handling it as well as I normally do though because I'm sick and tired. I'm sure we all feel the same at this point though.

kaytastic25 · November 2016

It was bad when I had MS 1st trimester. I've been fine second and lately. but wow...last night I was like in a coma and DS1 wouldn't sleep (11pm still awake). I felt like a bad mom but kinda ignored him because I had to wake up early for work. I think it will be easier once I'm just home with the two kids, not working. then I don't have to leave for work which drains me.

MayaVill · November 2016

DD1 is almost 4 and DD2 is 14 months. I also work full time but due to the holidays I've been off for 5 days. Can't wait to go back to work tomorrow so I can eat my lunch in peace and quite! And im surprised nobody is frustrated with hubby. Maybe it's just mine but he just does not understand that he can't get the same attention anymore. It's like having another child, i swear I could murder him sometimes.
When i had DD2 the frustration with DD1 was definitely more pronounced AFTER delivery of DD2 because big sister was rough and noisy. I think around that time was the first time I yelled at her poor thing. They don't know any better and are just acting like regular kids.

andrawrmeda2 · November 2016

Yes. My son will be 17 months on December 8th and I'm going crazy trying to keep up with him all day. I work 2nd shift so it's me and him when daddy leaves at 6 am. and he is ALWAYS awake when daddy leaves. no matter what. which wouldn't be a problem probably if I wasn't pregnant. I can wake up well usually but with her keeping me awake most of the night, it's hard

andrawrmeda2 · November 2016

SDuodu said:

I was so relieved to see this post I've got a 13 month old and she doesn't understand that there's a new baby coming at all and my DH just got a new job so he's on probation and take days off and I'm finding it difficult to chase her around sometimes it's just easier for me to stay inside and I'm not a particularly energetic person anyway DS isn't due until late January and I'm wondering how I'm not gonna get through it

My fiance starts a new job tomorrow actually, and his new schedule is 6 to 230.....well see how it goes cause he used to get up 6 630 for his old job and now he has to be up at 5 530 and DS always wakes up with him....

15caitlin · November 2016

I understand completely! My son is 16 months and never runs out of energy. I have had conversations with my boyfriend about it for weeks and I still barely get any help. Some days I just want to leave to see if he could handle him by himself.

mommywesley · November 2016

I'm home with my 4yr old and 2yr old and I want to cry. My 4yr old is harder than my 2yr old at this point. He is going through screaming fits O_O I lose count of how many times I have to walk him to his room to scream it out on his bed each day *sigh*

I'm sort of dreading the first few months with the 3 littles and the 2 bigs at school...just hoping my 4yr old moves out of this phase quickly so it won't overlap too much with the newborn struggles on top of it.

I'm so not ready for the no sleep thing...our 2yr old wakes me up at least twice a night, although he is doing better than just a few months ago where it was like 5x a night lol.

laujam31 · November 2016

This time around I have a 2 year old and 3 year old. They are both in school 3yr old (mwf) 2 year old (t,th) I thought staggering them would be a good idea. I immediately regret that decision! DS1 and 2 are 17 months apart so I did my second pregnancy with a baby that was learning how to walk. I think this is easier in some ways, but so much harder in others. I'm so tired lately and sometimes I just want quiet and then i feel so guilty. You'll get through it!

emy730 · November 2016

underthesea said:

I would like to know if there are any pregnant mamas of toddlers who aren't exhausted and frustrated. I am most of the time!

Right?!

katesmama0706 · November 2016

*sigh* toddlers. DD is 17 months old next week and is making me crazy and I swear she just acts up for me. We were just at my grandparent's house for Thanksgiving and they have a million holiday decorations up within toddler reach and she didn't touch a single one. My house is fairly baby-proofed and I still spend all day long taking things from her that she shouldn't be into. And she'll be a total bear for me all day until DH walks in the door and she's a complete angel. TODDLERS. I'd be tired if I wasn't pregnant but man oh man.

ccarrozza1 · November 2016

Yes, my daughter doesn't understand yet what is happening and how her life is going to change after her brother comes in a few weeks. Not sure how things will go, especially afraid for the nights. I really had trouble sleeping even between wakings with my first...Now having two...just hope I can get some sleep. My husband can fall asleep in seconds but for me it can take hours to fall asleep. I guess I should just give up on sleep altogether!

julianna88-2 · December 2016

I have three kids. Ages 9, 6, and 3. Man, it gets hard. My 3 and 6 year old ask a lot from me. I also work full time. I feel with school events and after school events for the 9 year old is so much. Than with my 6 year old with his speech and my 3 year old who think she is the only child and wants everything is so HARD. I think what helps me the most to be honest which everyday isn't like this is. A good routine helps somewhat. I can't imagine how its going to be when the new baby gets here.

Kurtni · December 2016

I watched my nephew today for 8 hours. How the eff have you guys done this pregnant 24/7 for the last 8 months???

MrsRahl · December 2016

Wow guys, I feel.like a jerk I haven't been around in so long, but this was refreshing to come back to. My 2.5 year old is driving me bananas most days. She constantly wants carried yet won't be carried in a SSC of some kind, won't eat anything I make her, has very bad social anxiety to the point where we have an appointment with the behavioral therapist and testing next week (that is a whole other story). And we are going stir crazy in the house with this cold. I constantly feel guilty tv has become a babysitter when I can barely keep my eyes open. I am looking forward to not being pregnant again yet terrified of the sleep deprivation to come. At least with my first you slept when they slept. What do you do now?!?

MrsRahl · December 2016

mommywesley said:

I'm home with my 4yr old and 2yr old and I want to cry. My 4yr old is harder than my 2yr old at this point. He is going through screaming fits O_O I lose count of how many times I have to walk him to his room to scream it out on his bed each day *sigh*

I'm sort of dreading the first few months with the 3 littles and the 2 bigs at school...just hoping my 4yr old moves out of this phase quickly so it won't overlap too much with the newborn struggles on top of it.

I'm so not ready for the no sleep thing...our 2yr old wakes me up at least twice a night, although he is doing better than just a few months ago where it was like 5x a night lol.

My 2 year old is up all night too! I don't know what is with this age all.of a sudden. I feel like I read somewhere there is a sleep regression this time, but it is like "come on! Give me a break before this gets very real in a few weeks!"

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