My 1 year old always seems to be unhappy. I’m just so down about the whole situation.
He hates being put in the pram, he has huge tantrums and it’s just so traumatic, I dread putting him in it. Same with the car seat and high chair. He really arches his back, and screams. It’s awful, everyone stares at me as if I’m hurting him or something.
He also hates having his nappy changed. It’s an absolute nightmare, he squirms and has tantrums. When he’s had a number 2 it just goes everywhere. He hates getting dressed in general.
Giving him medicine is just awful too, we have to pin him down, he screams, it’s just horrendous.
I’m just trying to look after him and be a good mum but I always feel like everything I do is making him miserable. I don’t know how to make it better and I can’t see a light at the end of the tunnel.
I don’t know if I’m being stupid but sometimes I feel like he just doesn’t like me. He will often just ignore me when I try to play or sing to him, and he doesn’t want me to cuddle or kiss me. He’s not that bothered when I get home from work and pick him up from nursery. I see other babies smile like crazy when they see their parents.
Has anyone experienced this and does it get better? I feel like when I see other babies of a similar age they seem so much happier.
I feel so terrible for writing this, but I’m just so down.