Anyone else struggling with a toddler this pregnant?
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2.5 year old and 4 year old here. My youngest is definitely strong willed and harder to manage. I do try and think ahead e.g. she has had to go in the pushchair or shopping trolley when she really doesn't want to. And I try and pick my battles, but it is tough going.
Yeah, she follows me to the toilet too. It's worse because I have hyperemesis, and I'm really struggling. What helps me is cooking in bulk, freezing the food, and just warming it up when needed. Maybe you could ask Dad to bathe them before they go to school, or get yourself a stool to sit on while bathing the toddler. Trust me, it’s not easy. I’m in the same position—my daughter is 1 year and 10 months old. She’s on her feet now, but anytime you feel frustrated, remind yourself that it’s not the toddler’s fault. You chose to be pregnant, and the toddler is still technically a baby who is also adjusting. Good luck
My sons 2 and 1 month and omg he's started throwing the worst tantrums. I'm also potty training so have to quickly carry him up the bathroom with my big belly. He also starts kicking and screaming getting in the car seat and I've had a few kicks to my stomach. I just try the absolute hardest to remain calm and to not entertain the tantrum but instead let him calm down himself and then get back to him.
No tips here as I’m in the same boat 😮💨. It’s exhausting now! I try and do one small thing with my toddler each day(one outing) even though it’s tiring and then spend the rest of the day indoors 🙈. I’ve also started pushing toys aside with my feet now instead of bending down to pick them up/tidy up 😂🙈 Having a toddler and being pregnant is hard 😮💨
Yes my daughter is 2 and 4 months will be 2.5 years when baby is born third trimester is so hard on the body and then moving around constantly after a toddler is exhausting. I would suggest to nap whenever you can and let your partner take over as much as possible. Every day my partner takes our daughter to the park for only 15 minutes but it means that I can have a cup of tea and put my Feet up just for a few minutes. I’ve also been going to bed at 8pm to make sure I’m getting plenty of sleep In terms of preparing your toddler for the baby’s arrival we involved her in everything early on we got the cot out so she knows that’s baby’s bed and she helped put his toys in the boxes so she knows they’re with her toys too. There’s a few story books about it too that help prepare them that have been useful. I am too worried about how I will juggle a newborn when my toddler is still waking up in the night. It’s definitely going to be hard it’s just about ringing something that works for u
My little boy is 16 months and in his running but could trip over any moment phase 🤣. Definitely feeling getting down to pick him etc. How is your partner with helping? In fairness my husband is a life saver and that takes so much pressure off most nights does dinner & bed time even though he has a super stressful job. That allows me to tidy etc so we can both sit down and relax when he’s in bed for the evening it takes the pressure off massively and also means I go to bed about 8.30 and sleep helps 😅. Also definitely worried about juggling a newborn with such a little one already but hoping that we’ll all get some energy back post pregnancy and that will help ❤️
Omg yes! 2 and 2 months and started pushing all the limits and throwing the biggest tantrums! I’m glad I’m not the only one 😅
This! I have a 2 and a half year old aswell and since Friday I have no idea what these tantrums/behavior js but my god!! No tips just wanted to say I HEAR YA we got this xx
Does dad help? It takes a lot of adjustment for them and that behaviour is normal but it’s only easier to manage if you have got help.