Hi,
I have a 1 1/2 year old son. As he can walk, run etc he does not like the buggy. I find it really difficult to keep him under control at Asda, or wherever it is that we may be. I have lost a bit of confidence and feel really anxious when taking him out with me. It all started when I noticed people giving me looks, staring, shaking their heads..I also heard someone say to the person with them "if that was my kid id smack them". This threw me off, and ever since then I feel embarrassed to go out anywhere with DS.
He will stand in the aisle, pick something off the shelf and then when its time to walk to another aisle, he will start fussing and lay on the floor whinging, crying etc. I understand that this is normal and it is only going to get worse lol..
I just wanted to ask how you deal with this sort of situation? I have tried walking off, he has gotten to the point where he doesnt care now. He will happily see me walk off and start giggling to himself. Not a care in the world! I know the problem is with me, and not DS.
Id love to be able to overcome this sort of thing, because it is stopping me from going out even to get groceries. The other day I needed to go collect something from a shopping center, but I decided that id become too anxious if DS starts running about, bothering strangers and people would judge me..so I didnt go. On my days off, id like to actually go out and not be stuck inside the house due to my anxiety.
I sound like a weak character and i probably have become one now, im just sick of it
has anyone else experienced this? or can anyone offer any advice?
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navteexo · 20/10/2019 18:43
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