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Had the most horrible morning, walked out of mother and toddler group in tears. AIBU to never go back?

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tryingtobemarrypoppins2 · 25/03/2010 14:49

DS 1 is 2years 3months and I have just had another baby now 4 weeks.

Over the last 2 months DS1 has turned from a really lovely, sweeet, funny boy into a bit of a nightmare, particually at toddler group. Not sharing, hitting to get toys back etc. I find this VERY embarrising and so have been like a helicoper hoovering over him all the time but this has got harder as i'm trying to breastfeed my newborn.

I always ask him to say sorry and give a hug which he always does but within 10mins its happened again! We then move to timeout etc.

Today wasn't too bad but I couldn't relax. He hit 3 times different children, the final time the victims mum shouted really loudly at my DS even though I had already got down (with baby on my boob) on my knees to tell my LO off. When I asked DS to say sorry she screamed "I should think so too". Whilst I am not trying to belittle the hit, it wasn't repeaed, didn't leave a mark or anything else. I left in tears.

DS never hits his 'friends' and I think finds the busy enviornment hard but this isn't an excuse. I have been so upset this afternoon as I worry other parents are judging me etc.

AIBU to think of not going anymore. Its soooooooooooooooo hard getting out the door and then I spend all afternoon in tears. Think I am a bit postnatal still as well. DS can be so lovely in a small group.

OP posts:
porcamiseria · 26/03/2010 09:34

my friends kid is the same. I think the young sibling throws them on a wobbly. Plus some 2 years olds can be terrors. I dont mind my friends kid in fact, but I know some of the other parents do.

This is a phase. but horrible for you to be upset

the good news is its SPRING so if needs be onstead of M&T you can do playgound/fresh air type activities instead and maybe reduce the M&T groups a bit

OR as hes older can you send him solo to pre-school so he can get some independance and have somelife away from the little one??

all very normal though and I think the Mum was being a bit OTT

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