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07.10.08, 17:29 PM General Topics
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I am feeling completely overwhelmed. I am expecting my second child in a few months and my 15 month old son is driving me crazy. He has always been a very bright boy buy is VERY challenging--always testing me and pushing my buttons. I feel like all he does is do the things that he is not supposed to do (trying to pull cords out of the outlets, throwing food on the ground, running away from me when I am trying to change his diaper or get him dressed. My husband works crazy hours so I am essentially doing this alone. Mammas of 2 kids under two, how do you deal? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.10.08, 05:29 PM Flag
 

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Somehow kids seem to know when we are overwhelmed and the day just goes down hill. Try to get a good night's sleep and take care of yourself and you'll be better able to put up with your 15mo kid's antics. Your ds will also calm down in time. hang in there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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i agree. they pick up on everything. you might want to try to just be calmer in general and not make an issue out of every little thing. the kid obviously senses that soon he is not going to be the #1 priority. once the baby comes you are going to have to set aside "alone" time with him. i would comfort him and try to be as reassuring as possible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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From someone who was in a very similar situation, accept that this next year or two will be really hard. Try to get some outside help if you can (babysitter and/or cleaning person) and don't be too hard on yourself if you need to take some shortcuts (i.e. putting on a video to give yourself a break, especially when the new baby arrives, sometimes feeding them food that might not be the most nutritous but is easy, etc.). Your 15 month old is at a very difficult age so it is going to be tough when the new one comes but he will grow up a bit, go to school, etc. eventually. In a couple of years when things start to even out and they are great playmates for eachother things will feel like a piece of cake compared to these first few years. Good luck - I'm not going to lie and say it will be easy but try to enjoy it as much as you can because they really do grow up so fast. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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