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@Kath Yeh that makes sense I’ll have to remember that! I think me being sick isn’t helping! An I only have one person to have him but they never do. Maybe for a few hours here and there but never over night anymore, they say because there so tired and exhausted it’s not fair to my three year old so they don’t have him!
I know it's hard we don't have any support nearby, I have shouted when she's having a tantrum I think it's normal as a parent as we don't always know what's going on, feeling ill definitely doesn't help either. You definitely aren't alone and definitely aren't being judged.
I’ve been in the same boat. My second born was premature and it’s been a hard time on our family and a lot has gone on, neither kids sleep so I’m getting 3/4 hours a night and have been for about 5 months now so I’m constantly on edge, my 3yo is going through a development phase for sure and with it comes 1000s of emotions that she can’t regulate and I’m having a tough time regulating my own emotions. It’s hard! Especially when you’re pregnant. I have zero family to give us a break and that alone for anyone is so hard. I don’t have much advice. This is a tough age, you’re doing your best. Just try and find joy in the little moments, it will get better. When… no clue 😂 but it’ll get better, it has to! Always here if you need a chat because I honestly feel every word of your post x
@Chloe awe how’s your second born being prem my 3yo was prem at 33 weeks! Sorry to hear that, sounds like your doing amazing! We do our best don’t we! Yeh the regulating emotions is the hardest I struggle with mine most times! I’ve been so exhausted I’ll fall asleep in the afternoon an then feel so bad my 3yo been left to watch cartoon or toys an such, but I don’t mean to fall asleep! And the loneliness an feeling like no one actually asks me if I’m doing ok, or checks on me just feels isolating especially when I’m struggling mentally so much an don’t know what to do! X
I think the tantrums and not listening is normal and then just pushing boundaries. I read multiple parenting accounts saying "remember that your child misbehaves and tantrums around those they love the most and feel safe with" so I take comfort with that. Is there anyone who could look after your 3yr just so you can recharge