I hate being a mother right now!
The bad days outweigh the good. Am I doing it wrong?
I never expected to feel like this about being a mum and I hate the way I feel because I’m always miserable. I acknowledge that I made the choice and everything but it’s so much harder than I expected. Is it because I’m in survival mode? I feel bad for my kid because she deserves a mum who isn’t miserable. People say you can’t pour from an empty cup but I’m rarely able to get a moment to myself. I don’t get any help 😭. I’m so exhausted!
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How old?
Completely normal. As they hit 3 they basically become extremely hard work.
You aren't doing anything wrong it's just a really tough age. Does she go to nursery or anything?
This is relatable it’s hard not getting time to relax and always having to do something.
😪 damn but that explains a lot. Yeah she goes to nursery
Do you have any tips on how to mange them not listening and the tantrums?
I just got a second job so I can put my son in daycare so we can get some separation from one another. I get alone time and he gets to be socialized and make friends where hopefully play dates for him and I to make friends will happen. 💕 you are not alone in what you are feeling please reach out if you need to talk 💜💜
Biologically they are only just learning to listen more than 25% of the time.
Remember it takes them 10 seconds ish to process the request so give them time.
Tantrum wise
- get down to their level
- redirect
- explain consequences
- name what they are feeling (don't try to fix it or explain in the moment)
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