https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:36:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time/page/2#post-2271662 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 12:37:45 +0000 hilsy85 2271662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NurseDMB: interesting! I guess we will see :) </p> <p>Thank you so much to everyone who commented with supportive comments and commiseration! Things have definitely improved in the last week or two, and honestly the biggest change we have made is eliminating tv first thing in the morning. There was a thread on it a few weeks ago, and it has made a HUGE difference! Maybe it is just coincidence, in which case I am sure I will see a downward slide in another week or so. BUt in the meantime I"m enjoying the fact that our days are just a bit easier (bedtime is another story!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time/page/2#post-2270851 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 12:10:00 +0000 wheres_c 2270851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! We are going through this ourselves very obstinate, moody and sulky. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time/page/2#post-2270706 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 07:40:53 +0000 PrincessBaby 2270706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: I think being pregnant affects them and their behavior! DD1 was very challenging toward the end of my pregnancy, I think she was just having trouble processing that something BIG was happening! Her sleep was off, she was a crazy person! But now that DD2 is here she is much better and has been for quite a while. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time/page/2#post-2270530 Sat, 22 Aug 2015 20:09:19 +0000 Trailmix 2270530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm glad you posted this, totally what I have been thinking/wondering the past few weeks! My kids are INSANE. It's not fun. Glad to hear it seems to be a 'thing' and other people are going through it too! Ugh, toddlers! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time/page/2#post-2270439 Sat, 22 Aug 2015 15:22:47 +0000 NurseDMB 2270439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it depends on the toddler, but I've heard from majority of parents that age 3 was harder - but also, that if they had a really tough time with 2, than 3 was a bit easier. I'm hoping that's true in our case, because my son is exactly how you described lately and he just turned 2. It's literally like a switch went off. He just had a 10 minute tantrum because he asked for a graham cracker after his nap, I went to give him one and he started screaming "no graham cracker!!" And started rolling all over the floor. He just sneezed and I told him "bless you" and he screamed no again, lol. I feel you! I try to remind myself that this is just a phase (even if its a long one!) hang in there &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time/page/2#post-2260522 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 06:21:22 +0000 hellobeeboston 2260522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: oh I hope things have marginally improved since your last post!! It's so hard, and being pregnant on top of it surely doesn't help. I had a day last week I was DONE, dh was away and I just walked away to cry in my room. LO came after me, of course, and looked at me and said whatsa matter mommy? ..... Made me cry harder and then we snuggled while I cried :/ I swear these boys know what's coming with the babies and I think they are acting out with the impending changes. Of they're just being terrible 2s. I really hope you're doing better!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time/page/2#post-2260468 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:08:58 +0000 HLK208 2260468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: hugs &lt;3 it will get easier!! And as time goes on, there will still be tantrums but you'll be a pro at disciplining lol. Seriously, there have been so many times I had to walk away from B just to breathe and let go of all of my frustration. But it's less frequent than it was at 3! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2258494 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 03:52:36 +0000 travelgirl1 2258494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are definitely in a challenging stage. But it's more her doing things like running away from me and playing up because she thinks it's hilariously funny. When T was born, DH and A hung out in the hospital both days afterwards and I had to send them off on a walk so I could have a cry because I really couldn't handle her high energy behaviour. Then leaving the hospital was the same, A having a meltdown, both of us crying, me because I just could not handle my own kid and felt terrible about it. I find TV, being cooped up in the house, skipping naps and less attention from me all make it worse. All things that go hand in hand with a new baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2258483 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 02:41:58 +0000 shopaholic 2258483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: HUGS. I think it's safe to say that is pretty normal. It instantly made me think of the scene for SATC Movie where Charlotte locks herself in the pantry. I tell DH there's a reason why so many toddlers have to start Preschool at this age/phase. Mommy needs a break! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2258451 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 00:16:15 +0000 sometimesshesings 2258451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! My son turns 3 in October, and he's been very challenging since he turned 2.5. LO#2 is due in November, so I've been hoping we might get lucky and get the worst of it out of the way now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2258429 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 23:08:01 +0000 tysonja 2258429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i find 1.5-3 the hardest.... my oldest just turned 3 at the end of may and like a switch everything changed and it's SO GREAT. so, so great. hoping for the best for you, too! :) hang in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2257721 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 09:42:55 +0000 .twist. 2257721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh. we are right around the corner from this and I'm already seeing little signs. He's already got a huge mommy preference and I'm worried it will get worse. He flips out about the weirdest, smallest stuff! </p> <p>Also, you are definitely not alone. Although I'm not there yet, one of my best friends has gone through it twice now and she would text me from her bathroom saying the exact same things you are. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2257705 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 09:24:26 +0000 littlebug 2257705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: I feel ya. I had a big sob fest in the car on the way to work after dropping D off at daycare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2257698 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 09:19:31 +0000 mrsjyw 2257698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: hugs :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2257680 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 09:09:22 +0000 MrsF 2257680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: :sad: I'm sorry that you're having such a hard time. It's SO hard. It feels like you're just giving absolutely everything of yourself and these little terrorists are just demanding even more. </p> <p>I'm in the same boat with no advice but it's some consolation to know that I'm not alone :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2257675 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 09:05:46 +0000 hilsy85 2257675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Seriously, guys....I am at my wits' end. I locked myself in my room to cry this morning because I am so burned out on LO's tantrums and whining and defiance and general unpleasantness. It seems like everything is a 3 ring circus of negotiation and crying--literally, getting dressed takes like a half hour, with crying and tantruming and running away from me. Almost every day (every day this week). I am LOSING IT. </p> <p>//end vent. Sorry for the livejournal-esqu post!! It is good to hear that I am at least not alone... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2257557 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 07:24:32 +0000 littlebug 2257557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>OMG, I was just coming here to post the same thing. 2.5 just flipped a switch. Nearly every interaction with D consists of whining. And God forbid we dare say no to something - big fat crying screaming fit. And I've also heard the Threenager years are so much worse. Not excited at all about that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2257494 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 03:31:47 +0000 erinpye 2257494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So far, 2.5 was the peak rough time with my oldest DD. 3 has been easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2257492 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 03:09:47 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2257492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: we had the same experience of 1.5-2 being tough, 2-2.5 being easier, and 2.5-almost 3 getting more difficult. Hoping lo just hit the threenager stage a little early and wondering how it'll be when lo2 is here! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2257472 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 23:43:19 +0000 shopaholic 2257472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm terrified as DD will turn 2.5 just as baby #2 arrives! Our mommy discipline class instructor says the 1/2 year points are generally points of "disequilibrium" and makes you want to tear your hair out. 18 months started a very rough period, so I'm so scared of what's to come at 2.5! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2257470 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 23:34:19 +0000 HLK208 2257470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's been sort of tough - there's definitely tantrums and plenty of defiance. But my son was way worse than my daughter. He is still a very emotional person at 6 years old and I'm realizing it's just who he is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2257464 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 23:12:49 +0000 MrsRcCar 2257464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>N has been terrible! As I type this I have N in a Tula passed out because he has been a terror all day and I don't want him to wake up his brother. The last few months have been brutal! I thought it was just us moving but maybe not. I am over here with my fingers crossed that three gets so much better. I love this kid but woah! I can't handle the crazy all the time. (at least we are visiting grandma and grandpa so they can diffuse some of the crazy). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2257461 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 23:02:05 +0000 dolphin 2257461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You all are scaring me! DD is 2.5 and her tantrums are awful! And she's become so much more defiant. She just became a big sister so that could be a part of it but man, she's can drive me nutty! I was really really hoping 3 would be better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2257273 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:19:43 +0000 Mama Bird 2257273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah. It's a tough age. But it comes and goes, we get a few weeks of absolute awfulness and then a few weeks of DS being totally amazing... maybe it's like wonder weeks, I don't know. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2257266 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:14:54 +0000 Canoli 2257266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: Threenager, the best term ever invented and so true!</p> <p>They say terrible 2's but then they say 3 is bad which I agree because we are there and they get smarter and savy-er and push boundaries more. We are almost at the end of 3 but my SIL told me 4 is worse! Blah! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2257216 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 19:44:26 +0000 winniebee 2257216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: Right after 3 is when my son really started playing independently for long periods of time and able to reason with him about many things. He gave up his nap a few months before turning 3 and that was really, really rough. It's gotten better though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2257207 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 19:40:07 +0000 BandDmommy 2257207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>3 has been a dream!!! But 2 was bad, really really bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2257205 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 19:39:23 +0000 hilsy85 2257205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: ok thats good to hear! Of course, we'll be getting a new baby right at 3...! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2257202 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 19:38:24 +0000 winniebee 2257202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>2.5-3.2 was really hard. But we also had a new baby right at age 2.5 It started getting better at 3.2.....for now.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/25-3-years-a-really-tough-time#post-2257200 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 19:37:25 +0000 hilsy85 2257200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SugarplumsMom: lol already pregnant over here! :silly: </p> <p>@DillonLion: for us, 1.5-2 was tough, but 2-2.5 was great. So I was hoping that this awful stage is really the threenager stage (aka the time right before he turns 3), but seems like that might not be the case! </p>