Struggling with a 2 year old and pregnant
I’m 38 weeks pregnant and really struggling.
My little boy is 23 months and he has turned into an absolute nightmare. the tantrums are so extreme and it’s like walking on eggshells with him. It’s like he is so fragile and emotional and ANY little thing sets him off. He goes to nursery/family 4 days a week and is fine there but I’m finding myself dreading my one day off with him. I’m trying to ignore the tantrum and reward when he stops rather than giving in but I don’t know how to handle this in public when everyone is looking and he’s running away from me. I can’t just pick him up kicking and screaming due to being so heavily pregnant.
He’s definitely worse for me than his dad and others but it’s just so mentally draining, I feel so flat and down about it and it feels like everyone around me isn’t struggling at all with 2 or more children and I keep thinking if I can’t even cope before the baby is here how am I going to cope with 2?
Feel like such a failure.
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He’s probably picking up on you feeling stressed and knowing there’s a huge change coming. My 2 year old was the same in the weeks leading up to baby 2 coming.
I found it got a little easier as the weeks went by when baby 2 was here. Especially when you’re not having to deal with the difficulties of being heavily pregnant.
Hang in there! Being pregnant with a toddler is harder than having a newborn and a toddler.
That sounds exhausting! My son also acts out only with me and it makes me feel terrible. But it’s because they feel most comfortable with you. You’re almost there! If you can just stay home the one day he’s with you it’ll probably lower some stress. Reward yourself after or at the beginning of that day! Get a fancy breakfast doordashed or something. You’re doing a lot girl and you’re not a failure❤️
I’m in the exact same situation, 38+4 with my second with an extremely hyperactive / clingy / tantruming to the extremes 3 year old boy… I started my maternity leave yesterday and was looking forward to some peace but his childminder has been unwell so I’ve had him at home with me,I’ve literally been counting down the hours until his dad gets home and I feel awful for it but it’s mentally and physically draining, you’re not alone!! I’m
Hoping when baby comes it wil be easier (I’m hoping and praying!!) as I’m hoping for more energy to get out and about with them both whereas now I’m so exhausted and uncomfortable I just want to sit and do nothing! X
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I received this email from my sons school today
Something happened and police were called .
I get they cant say what exactly happened but I dont like this guessing game
Where they tell you BUT dont tell you .shld I be worried ,shld I keep him home ,I dont think these emails are good enough
It just provokes stress and anxity that's unnecessary
I wld like to be told in around way something more without giving to much away as confidentiality is an issue and not all will be told .
Sending this shit
Is just shit .
*FROM THE SCHOOL *
We wish to inform you that an incident occurred at school today which required police to be contacted for follow up and support.
We would like to reassure our school community that all students and staff are safe, and that student safety and wellbeing remain our highest priority.
We have debriefed with students following the incident and provided additional support where needed. If your child has any worries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at the school so we can provide further support.
Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.
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Struggling with a 2 year old and pregnant
I’m 38 weeks pregnant and really struggling.
My little boy is 23 months and he has turned into an absolute nightmare. the tantrums are so extreme and it’s like walking on eggshells with him. It’s like he is so fragile and emotional and ANY little thing sets him off. He goes to nursery/family 4 days a week and is fine there but I’m finding myself dreading my one day off with him. I’m trying to ignore the tantrum and reward when he stops rather than giving in but I don’t know how to handle this in public when everyone is looking and he’s running away from me. I can’t just pick him up kicking and screaming due to being so heavily pregnant.
He’s definitely worse for me than his dad and others but it’s just so mentally draining, I feel so flat and down about it and it feels like everyone around me isn’t struggling at all with 2 or more children and I keep thinking if I can’t even cope before the baby is here how am I going to cope with 2?
Feel like such a failure.
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