Toddler tantrums at a peak

I'm 18 weeks pregnant and my toddlers tantrums have peaked for some reason. He's hitting, screaming and nipping me and biting and I'm not sure how to handle this. Anyone else experience similar? I'm feeling so down about how I will handle two when my toddler is acting like this now.

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I don’t have any advice but am in the same boat!! Was wondering if they can sense something??

I'm 16 weeks but very much feeling the same, tantrums have been the worst we have ever had, im not sure if it's because I'm more tired and impatient, less likely to pick him up or play because I'm feeling exhausted or just his age (he turns 3 in a month). I have been trying to involve him more in my daily tasks so we are still having time together, like cooking and laundry, and going out daily so he can play on his bike and run off some energy. I'm planning on more days out and taking advantage of the few offers from family to have him too so he's got things to look forward to. It's going to be a massive change for them, I feel nervous for him already, but in our case feel like it's a mix of my anxiety and exhaustion as well as his age and just developmentally testing more boundaries.

Wishing you both the best... It's hard out here!

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