I feel like an awful mommy 😭
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Ahh it’s okay to feel that. Im the same with you, also pregnant with baby no2 (boy as well) and she just has these crazy tantrums, just getting harder over time. Best if to just take her out, just to let off stream.
Please don’t feel bad. You’re doing the best you can. Also, we can’t expect to not yell here and there. That doesn’t mean you’re a bad mom. That baby will be fine. And it’ll get better when baby is here since you’ll be in a better place physically. Hopefully in a better place mentally and emotionally as well. I have a 19 month old and an almost 3 month old and thank GOD we are managing. I was sooo uncomfortable pregnant I would cry from pain. I was exhausted in so many ways. But we’re doing ok now!
I’m in the same boat ! I’m 35 weeks and my daughter is 18m. It’s getting HARD.. she has been very clingy lately and literally just had a meltdown (COMPLETE MELTDOWN) because I wouldn’t sit on the floor w her while she played. My back hurts too much to sit on the floor anymore. It was exhausting to hear the crying and whining… and when I took a moment to go to the bathroom to give myself a break I thought- OMG this is probably exactly what it’s going to be like when the baby is here 🥺.. idk love I don’t have much advice other than solidarity and knowing that it can’t last forever.. I’ve spoke to other moms w 2 under 2 and once you get past those first 1-3 months things get easier…
Solidarity here too, but 19 weeks pregnant. My daughter is so spirited and energetic and I have been very sick this pregnancy no energy. I’m trying not to let the guilt eat me, and everyone encourages me it’s just a season and it will pass. I never wanted to be a mom that yells at all, but being pregnant there are days I feel like I’m barely surviving and my patience is nearly nonexistent. I have no advice, but if I ever get frustrated or raise my voice at all, I make sure to apologize and model that to her. Also what helps us a little is to walk around the neighborhood. We don’t have to drive anywhere and deal with that. My daughter walks too. It’s a very slow walk but she is thrilled to pick up rocks or sticks and point out the birds and planes. And because she’s only 20 months, a couple blocks is a lot of walking for a little one and not much for me. The end is in sight, you can do it!!
i just gave birth to our second 2 weeks ago and our kids are exactly 19 months apart. it gets better!! our little ones adjust so well and baby sleeps enough and you get your mobility back that honestly this is easier than pregnancy with a toddler. hang in there!!! i was in your exact shoes
I know doing some thing on top of all the things you are doing probably sounds horrible, but I just started reading raising good humans and I know she addresses the feeling of wanting to snap all the time.
Don’t feel bad! I am in the same boat as you right now (except I gave birth on Veterans Day. It’s hard but if and when you can just take a breathing break for yourself. Explain to your baby that you are upset and need to take a breathing break or that you need some alone time. When my son throws his tantrums I tell him to breathe and ask if he needs a hug. If he is hitting during his tantrum then I move him to an area with books and stuffed animals and I tell him that he needs to calm down. He usually does fairly well with this. I also got him a Montessori indoor playground that I let him climb on to burn some of his energy.