okay Mama's I need some help... I have always suffered from anger issues... it used to be so bad…
okay Mama's I need some help... I have always suffered from anger issues... it used to be so bad that when I was younger say around 14 to 16 I used to have what's called rage outs... That's a lot like when someone gets blackout drunk and don't remember what they do but they're still functioning -I would get so angry that I would lose all ability to stay in touch with reality and later would have to be reminded of the episodes that happened previously in the day.
Nowadays I don't have rage outs like I used to but I still battle with anger on a daily basis. My biggest issue right now is I get absolutely infuriated when my 10 month old son is refusing to nap. Mind you I am aware that he is transitioning to taking fewer naps a day and we've gone from three naps down to two and I think he's trying to transition down to one nap a day. This is especially difficult because his morning naps were like gold to me... This was the time I was able to get anything something done around the house whether it be laundry or dishes or wash bottles or even take a nap myself. It's gotten to the point where my ten-month-old regardless how sleepy he is yawning rubbing his eyes fully fed changed everything in my power... He still won't go to sleep until I get so angry that I yell. Yes I have mommy guilt yes I know that yelling is not helpful for him or myself... But unfortunately that has become a consistent thing where he doesn't want to take his nap until I yell and I don't want this to be a consistent cycle and I don't know how to break this Loop.
He doesn't cry when he's that Sleepy he gets over-excited and tends to roll around and crawl around and crawl for the edge of the bed and do all these extra energized things that make it especially difficult for either of us to just relax.
How do I help him sleep or how do I accept the transition that that nap will probably be no more without feeling intensely angry?
Olivia Rader·
Мама троих детей
Put him in his play pin or crib and walk away when you get angry like this. It will help you collect your self and you will have better results in the end. Heck he might just realize mommy walls away is time to sleep.
Olivia Rader·
Мама троих детей
Just remember we are all imperfect and its ok to let it out but do it away from baby. He will be ok in his crib or playpin by himself.
M. P. ·
I agree with @neoshas_mama, just leave him in his crib or whatever and walk away he might cry and scream but he will surrender and just lay down you both know he needs it he’s just mad because he doesn’t want to. I’ve been having trouble with Noah sleeping lately too but I just leave him there now however if he’s sitting there for an hour or more then go get him for sure but yeah otherwise just leave him there... @familygrown
Catherine Straley·
Мама сына-младенца
Thank you both for that... I never know how much alone time is okay for Mowgli... I know I've never left him to solo play or solo sleep for more than an hour but it sounds like he would be okay on his own for at least half an hour to an hour without me feeling the mommy guilt huh? we rent a room so it's rare for anyone in this family to have the true meaning of alone time. But I will definitely try this strategy and just let him hang out in his playpen when he gets that sleepy and is still refusing to nap. Thanks ladies! @neoshas_mama @noahs.mommy
M. P. ·
@familygrown, any time! I hope it works!
Kaitlinl20·
Мама двоих (младенец)
I get the same way with my 19 month old when it comes to nap time or bed time. I feel guilty for yelling at him but I'm so exhausted that I find myself very frustrated. I wish I had the answer for you.
Catherine Straley·
Мама сына-младенца
@kaitlinl20 thank you! I hope you can find some nap time relief too!