I’m losing my mind…

🙋🏻‍♀️ today my almost 22 month old had a hysterical meltdown complete with screaming and throwing herself on the sectional because she couldn’t figure out how to get her bubble wand back in the bubble fluid, and she didn’t want me to help her do it. I feel like she’s usually in a great mood in the morning, and then for whatever reason after her nap and until bed time she is crankyyyyy. No advice just comraderie 😭

Here for solidarity. I’m due in October. Same here. The closer we get the more clingy he has gotten. He’s been crying for the smallest reasons. He wants me to carry him all the time. If he doesn’t get his way, it’s the end of the world.

Oh man, my 21 month old cried randomly all the time. Is sometimes super clingy and sometimes tries to run away. Tantrums all the time. I was getting through it until two days ago when she started screaming every time we lay her down for bed. I’m trying to figure out how to get her back to sleeping well again. It’s been a rough couple days. Let me know if you have any tips for that.

I am in the same boat as you! I am 32 weeks pregnant and my 22 month old girl is becoming more difficult as days go by. She is having more meltdowns on a daily basis now. today she threw herself on the floor a few times because she wasn’t able to place her stuffies the way she wanted. I’m just trying to stay calm and keep reminding that it is a phase but i can’t stop myself from thinking what im gonna do when the baby arrives 🫠

Mine has been refusing taking naps and will completely throw herself on the floor in complete meltdown mode sometimes. Like today she did it because I didn’t let her pick up a bug on the ground 🙃 I’m hoping it’s just a phase and she starts taking naps again and won’t freak out as often 😭

I also have a 5 month old too who’s a grade A Velcro baby!

Having a rough time too. I am also pregnant I’ve been leaning on my husband to keep him entertained. I plan on getting help from my parents because we’re burnt out.

@Jacqueline Thanks, I think ours is separation anxiety too. I’m definitely trying that.

Same here. 32 weeks and I'm currently taking my toddler to granny's so I can start nesting in peace 😅

when my little one has a freak out, I use a calm voice to ask what she wants - "do you want your ball? do you want a snack? do you want music?" and work on breathing techniques. sometimes she gets more mad when I start taking big breaths but this is the beginning of learning how to self-regulate! there's a podcast I listen to called Childproof (with Tori and Gwenna) and it's really helped me start to be the responsive parent I want to be 🥰 hope this helps!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HLN409KNasZBAsq7UpHdZ?si=99y4i880RbOoIT5ijKshxg

Yessss for over 1.5 month now. Helppp. We also have a 6 week old. It’s been rough.

@Kyrsten Thank you so much! I’m going to tune in today!

I am here for the discussion……The unity that is ! I have been going through the same thing with my 21 month old and I’m due in October with my newest addition. I’ve never found a thread that hit home like this for so many ladies at one time. 😭😮‍💨 We got this lol

I am in same boat. Due any day now and she has an attitude and won't listen . She just came back from a week away I definitely needed it but I missed her too. Her gma wanted to keep her until baby comes but I said no way. She has been whining constantly it gets overwhelming at times but im trying to be more patient. I just find stuff for her to do that isn't tv like drawing painting different sensory activities

Are you expecting a boy? Also, this is normal for toddlers/kids behavior to change when they know that they have a sibling on the way. When the baby comes make sure to include your toddler when it comes to taking care of or helping with the baby. In addition to that, remember to squeeze in some quality time with toddler. Kids love being included!