4 month old getting frustrated

[Madeupnamelady]

My 4 month old ds has been a gorgeous easy contented little boy up until recently. He is getting frustrated really easily, gets worked up, cross, thrashes his arms on me etc. I have seen the wonder weeks, he is teething, i understand some of his frustration is due to this but cant help feeling that at times I am tuned out and distracted and this is the cause. I saw a women being hit by her three year old today and am now panicking that my frustrated, cross little boy is going to become that three year old.

I havent had a break from being with him for over a month, not a single nappy change has been done by anyone else. Im tired, feel like i need a little break. It worries me that I dont feel those oxytocin waves of love that people talk about..is there something wrong with me? Please dont hold back to be nice. Is it reasonable to desperately want a day off and not be fully present all the time? am i going to create a little person who cant manage his frustration or get his needs met? sorry, i just need a vent i think.

There is nothing wrong with you at all. We all need a little time to ourselves, is there a partner of family member that could give you an hour or so off? Even a little can help. Perhaps try to find an activity or group fir a couple of mornings a week, mums and tots groups or your local sure start? Being angle to chat to other parents helps as then you know you are not the only one feeling or going through any stage.

I understand the fear about your child turning into a naughty child, I feel that too, but you just have to keep bring the best parent you can be and you and he are going to be just fine.

poor you. I know this parenting thing can be relentless especially when everything falls to you. My DH was in and out of hospital when Ds was 3-4 months and like you I didn't get a break. Ds seemed frustrated and angry too but it passed.

I don't have much advice but I know how it feels to feel so overwhelmed I almost bit the head off my toothbrush and wanted to tear at my arms!

I hope things improve soon.