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I was angry with my baby last night :(

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Twinklestar2 · 27/02/2015 20:03

Baby is 6.5 months old and a really good sleeper. Sleeps from 7 through to morning.

Last night he woke up at 2 and didn't resettle till 3am. I tried my usual picking him up, dummy, rocking him and finally white noise. He then fell asleep.

The thing is I was angry with him and shouted . I was going to work today as I had a keeping in touch day so him waking up threw me and stressed me out as I thought I'd be tired for work and iow would I cope.

I feel so bad today. I'll never d

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Twinklestar2 · 27/02/2015 20:04

Pressed send to soon!

I feel so bad today. I'll never do it again. I think the stress just got to me.

Feel bad that he was in pain and I was horrible. It wasn't his fault, he didn't know, he must've wondered why I was so het up and angry

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icklekid · 27/02/2015 20:06

I shouted at ds 7.5months in the car, he was tired but wouldn't sleep (normally loves the car) we were in a traffic jam. I'd been for a long walk before to try and get him to sleep. I tried being nice, singing, crying... I knew shouting wouldn't help but I felt so helpless. Done now he's fine won't repeat if I can help it!

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MrsKCastle · 27/02/2015 20:14

Oh Twinkle, don't be too hard on yourself. It's bloody hard work, this parenting thing and it's stressful returning to work- even for a KIT day.

I've felt angry in similar situations many times and will admit to swearing under my breath at my DDs.

Of course, shouting is not good, but it's understandable. Your DS won't remember. Think about what you can do if it happens again- can your DP take over for a bit? Or put DS back in the cot and walk away for a few minutes to calm down.

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Twinklestar2 · 27/02/2015 20:24

I wasn't very angry with him I've realised. It was more the stress knowing I was going to work the next day. I think if I'm calm about that I will be ok and not shout next time. Thank god they don't remember.

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Nolim · 27/02/2015 21:49

Dont be too hard on uourself. Being a hohn is not easy. Acknowledge what you feel and count to ten!

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Twinklestar2 · 27/02/2015 22:26

Thanks everyone. I'm so good about keeping everything quiet during the night so he knows it's nighttime usually!

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thatsn0tmyname · 27/02/2015 22:29

I've done it too. Got angry and shouted. You're not yourself when you're sleep deprived. Be kind to yourself. X

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PlumpingUpPartridge · 27/02/2015 22:30

I very nearly flung my 4-month old onto his cot once, but refrained and 'merely' put him down roughly. I still remember the look of surprise and fright on his tiny face it happens to most of us, op. Don't worry, you are a normal human being.