33 weeks pregnant with a 2 year old - struggling

[1stimeboymum]

My son just turned 2 in October and he constantly has tantrums, crying, wanting to be picked up, throwing his food and just generally being a a little terror. I don't know if it's cause I'm pregnant but I'm really struggling and find that I'm yelling a lot and then bursting into tears. 3 days in a row now I've cried cause it's gotten too much. Please tell me it will get easier when baby is here and it's just pregnancy hormones. Or will it be worse 🥴

I can’t make you any promises as I’m 38 weeks with a nearly 3 year old so I have no idea what’s to come, but what I can tell you is to cut yourself some slack, as hard as that is!

You’re at the point now where your body is taking a big hit physically and emotionally and it is hard enough without another little person to think about too. Mum guilt is a real thing but keep telling yourself how much your body is doing, it’s okay to feel overwhelmed. This isn’t a reflection on you as a parent. Remember it’s okay to just take 5 minutes to go into another room if you’re struggling, they may cry but as long as they’re safe and there’s nothing that can hurt them mid tantrum, it’s okay.

Is there anyone who could take him for a little while for you, even for a couple of hours irregularly? Just trying to take some time for you, reading, getting some self care done or even just sitting doing absolutely nothing is something I’d recommend if you have the ability to?

I feel you. I’m 25 weeks with a boy who turned two in August and finding it very tough as well. I just don’t have the patience I used to do pre pregnancy to cope with the very normal two-year old behaviour and have found myself in tears at times too.

Remind yourself that this IS hard; it’s not an easy time and you won’t be pregnant and riddled with hormones forever. Cut yourself some slack - we can’t be PERFECT parents all the time. Some days will just be getting through. Do you have family or friends who live near by who can help with the childcare or just keep you company sometimes?

Im sure there’ll be difficulties when the baby comes but at least you’ll get your body back and your stamina will start to build up again.

Oh gosh i'm in a similar boat & stressing about the same things...not sure that's particularly helpful for you to know other than you're not alone. This is hard & i say that with my toddler in nursery.