To think it’s not supposed to be this hard?

[Rainbowtheunicorn]

I have a 13 month old and it’s been a struggle right from the start.

She had colic which turned out to be a cows milk allergy, she’s always been very hyperactive and gets overtired easily as she’s always on the go.

I just feel like everyday is like running a marathon. It’s so much easier than it was but she has started having tantrums a lot already. How am I going to cope when she actually reaches the terrible twos?

My house looks like shit, I am chubby from the comfort eating, I adore her and wouldn’t be without her but my god. It’s all such hard work.

The other babies I meet that are her age seem so calm, I can’t help but feel like other parents have had it easy and it makes me feel quite envious.

Am I alone? Is it my parenting that has done this? I don’t see other parents struggling as much as we seem too. I just feel sad like I’m letting her down.

Lots of parents feel like this- I certainly did at that age.

It passes. Honestly.

I'm sure you're not letting your DD down.

Most parents feel as you do from time to time. It does get easier, I promise.

Its not your parenting all children are different even siblings , its often just down to luck I am afraid ...it will get better

Thank you.

She’s my first and I haven’t been around babies/ children’s a lot. So I keep thinking - should she really be this upset/ crying so much all the time?

Unfortunately some babies cry a lot more than others. The only advice I have is kae sure she's getting enough naps. I thi k I made this mistake but she still just happens to be a crier. Also go back to work if poss.. For your own sanity.

Its really fucking hard and very few people admit it. You aren't alone though and it will pass.