The ‘magical 18months’
So all I’ve heard since the day I had him was, you’ll want another when you get to the 18 month mark.
The 18month mark is the best, they’re calmer and happier.
He’s been a hard baby, prem, constantly cried and now he’s a hard toddler and I don’t expect parenting to be easy, but I expected it to be easier by now.
The tantrums are rotting my brain, the constant whinging from not getting what he wants, the brutal throwing of toys and/or himself.
I feel battered, mentally and physically. Is there hope?
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I think there's two sides to this. I'm really enjoying my son at the moment. He's trying to say more, showing his personality and generally quite entertaining 😂 As well as that, I'm feeling more like myself again and finding it easier to have a little time to myself. However, the tantrums, hitting and clingyness are intense. Some days are so fun and others are really hard work. I've never been 100% sure about having another baby anyway but for me personally, I really can't imagine it anytime soon 😅
Yes I really have no idea how people are managing with another baby already. My little girl still needs constant attention, wakes up all night and still breastfeeding loads. I always wanted two but now we are leaning towards one and done 😅 if we were to have another I don’t think it would be for another few years when our daughter is a little less demanding 🤣
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