I’m really going through it right now... I’m so overwhelmed with two kids. Breastfeeding and being up on and off all night with a newborn. Getting up at the crack of dawn with my two year old. Constantly getting onto him because he’s doing stuff he’s not suppose to and getting into everything. And I know he’s only doing it for attention. But I’m so tired physically and emotionally. I feel so drained and right now I just feel like the worlds worst mother.
2 is hard age. Especially mixed with a newborn or 2. My twins are 5 months old now and my 2yr and 4 yr old fight constantly. You aren’t alone in feeling this way, and this part won’t last forever. Don’t be so hard on yourself.
My first two had the same age gap so I totally understand! My first was very independent so maybe not as bad. Maybe find activities for her that she only gets to do when baby is sleeping/feeding. That way shes not feeling left out.
Have you tried laying down and breastfeeding so you still get some rest? After that new born tiredness passes it’ll get easier. You’re doing great cut yourself some slack motherhood is a tough job especially when you have them close in age. You got this.
Yup I feel this way at the moment. Just be lucky you don't have twins while having a toddler. He is so destructive and gets into everything, constantly messing with the twins and just all around very hard to control. I feel like the worst mother. I think I have the reward for being the worst somewhere around here lol
We've all felt this way at one time or another. You are a good mother. Toddlers can be challenging. They are loud and obnoxious and difficult to control. My 3 yr old pushes me to snapping point consistently.
Sometimes I just take a deep breath and pretend he's not doing exactly what I told him not to. I put him in the bath or shower, that buys a little time, and sometimes I just accept that he's making a huge mess.
It will get easier, give yourself a break, you're doing your best and that is what matters.
It’s so hard! Be gentle with yourself. You’re doing the best you can.