Of course IABU. She’s not even 3 yet. But I’m at my wits end with her. She just has melt down after melt down and I just don’t know what to do. I have a 5 week old baby but I was starting to dislike her before he arrived. She’s been like this for months. Unless you are one on one with her, giving her 300% attention she’s a nightmare. Even when you are one on one she’s difficult. She runs away all the time, she does things you ask her not to repeatedly. She hits and screams and shouts. She won’t get dressed or brush her teeth or go to bed without a massive battle. Me and my DH are exhausted with it. I’ve read books upon books on how to deal with toddlers and it just doesn’t work. She’s ana amazing speaker so can express herself.
Now I dislike going anywhere with her. I feel trapped. I used to love going out and hate being stuck in the house but I can’t bear the tantrums when we do. Especially on top of looking after a baby. At least in the house I can walk away and know she’s safe. I avoid play dates in case she hits the other kids. I feel isolated and my relationship with my DH is really suffering. I’m starting to resent her and my patience is evaporating and I don’t know what to do. No family live nearby. I’m starting to feel really depressed. I miss the lovely little girl I had. All I see is years of tantrums and dull life stuck in the house as DS will be entering toddler hood just as DD leaves it. Help.
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readysetcake · 23/06/2018 16:43
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