Parent of 2 under 2.5 years

[KellyG1908]

I have a 27month old and a 10 week old and feel like I’m struggling more than I’m coping. Why does no one truly admit how hard this parenting lark is, or am I alone in feeling like this. My toddler is very demanding and new baby is breastfed so one or the other crying, clinging off me or wanting my attention. Feel like I have nothing to give sometimes. I’ve not had any alone time since baby arrived. Husband is very hands on but my toddler gets jealous if he spends any time with baby. Me and my husband never get any time together and feels like we are ships that pass in the night. Please tell it gets easier!!! Just getting out of the door in the morning is a mission but I prefer being out so I do t have to entertain all day!!

It will get easier. I stupidly then had 3 under 3 and then 4 under 5. So maybe don’t do that. But think patch, though horrific in the main, will be behind you shortly.

We had 2 under 2 and things were quite a struggle until the youngest turned 1, that seemed to be a turning point for us. So yes, things will definitely get easier, but possibly not for a while. But saying that, having them close together was one of the best decisions we made, I find it great now they're a little older. Just take whatever help you can!!