Just that really. I have a 2 year (and 4 months) old and an 11 month old so a 17 month gap between them. I thought it would get "easier" when baby was sleeping better, and the nights are much better, but I have to say, the days are still incredibly hard.
Toddler is refusing to obey instructions- he's like a whirlwind, Wants to constantly be on the go. He hits me and kicks me if he doesn't get his own way. I go to toddler groups with him and tbh I think he's getting a reputation as naughty. When he gets bored there he starts hitting other children and me. I'm also not loving the looks of judgement I'm getting from other mums there who have meek obedient toddlers and tbh have no idea what it's like. I'm usually trying to discipline him whilst carrying the baby in the other arm- so it's not that bloody simple!
At home, I feel like I can't get on top of anything or get anything done- washing constantly, cleaning, worrying about what to feed them both. Toddler also very fussy so if I try to do special things he refuses to eat them- never mind the sheer task of attempting to cook with a baby and a toddler hanging off you.
Can anyone tell me if this is normal, or I'm normal or otherwise to feel swamped like this? Also does anyone else ever go to playgroups and come away thInking their child is the naughtiest there?
How can I see this phase more positively? I love them both to bits but the drudgery of the amount of work is something I'm struggling with.
I'm going back to work in 4 weeks on a part time basis. Will this help, does anyone think?
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Baby and toddler- is it meant to be this hard?
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Chattycat78 · 11/05/2017 14:06
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