https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 06:16:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now/page/2#post-2677569 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 21:29:26 +0000 Mama Bird 2677569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: totally noticed that! I've got to be better about remembering this when the tantrums come back out of left field. We had a week of awful behavior recently, and then DS totally shocked me by starting to put away his clothes without being asked, and just generally becoming more independent. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now/page/2#post-2677536 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 20:52:50 +0000 irene 2677536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know if you guys notice, but misbehavior comes in WAVES in about 3-6 months interval. There is a stretch of very good behavior every single day back to back. For months. Just when you think this is a piece of cake, then baam, it is the tantrum and crying and bad choices and bad behavior every day. I read that the bad behavior period is usually when they are having a big leap in growth and development, and it's been true for us.</p> <p>With that said, we are in the ditch right now. Grrr. I can't wait to see the light at the end of the tunnel.</p> <p>Other than that it is the speed of him eating. It can take 2 hours. And night potty training. He's 5 in a few weeks and still wets his overnight pull up. Ahhh. I don't even know where to buy pull ups when he grows bigger. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2677485 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 18:15:43 +0000 littlejoy 2677485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sleep ... still majorly struggling with our 3 year old. It's so hard. </p> <p>Also, I'm in my 1st trimester and soooo ready for the lovely 2nd trimester to start. :) </p> <p>@Portboston: I am SO SICK of germs too. And of winter, in general. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2677472 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 17:36:10 +0000 Portboston 2677472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>3 months of colds on and off. Im SO SICK OF WINTER GERMS. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2677441 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 16:33:56 +0000 snowjewelz 2677441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: ugh we are the opposite! She is always like no daddy no! Hurts his feelings but I kiddo saying its not him. She is just fighting the changes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2677249 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 13:09:45 +0000 FaithFertility 2677249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: :( its so hard! G now says "Daddy come sleep with me!" and has said "Mommy sleeps with AJ Daddy sleeps with me!"</p> <p>Pulled my heart strings! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2677247 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 13:08:04 +0000 FaithFertility 2677247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: We had a few tantrums the past few weeks :( and not listening AT ALL! I have really tried to focus on the positive behavior and that seems to be helping! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2677243 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 13:02:40 +0000 snowjewelz 2677243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mostly sleep. Heard there is a 2 year sleep regression + routine changed after we brought baby sister home... Fights nap and bed time like crazy some nights. And general extra whiny-ness stemming from me being home all the time and a bit of jealousy too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2677168 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 11:04:54 +0000 wrkbrk 2677168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: Not a struggle per se, but DS is getting tubes in his ears tomorrow. He is almost 14 months. Everyone says it's super quick but of course I'm nervous!!! I swear though, if it clears up the CONSTANT ear infections he's been having, let's get it done! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2677083 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 08:57:13 +0000 Anagram 2677083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're in a good place right now. No big stuff. My little one is challenging, but I think that's just her personality. Time will tell. Since she's my second, I don't obsess about it...mainly because I don't have time! But sometimes I do wonder if something else is going on with her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2677061 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 07:57:30 +0000 SweetCaroline 2677061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Poop embarrasses my 22 month potty trainer. She doesn't want to do it on the potty and definitely not her pullup or diaper. so she whips off her pants and pullup and poops on the floor...In like 3 seconds flat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2677059 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 07:46:10 +0000 Ajsmommy 2677059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gilmoregirl: the bedtime struggle.. I know I've created it myself as well.. but it's one of my favorite times to spend with her (especially with new baby coming so soon) and I dont' want to ruin it by making her upset or getting mad. So I just give in... But it's becoming a problem bc bedtime is 8 and I'm literally not really getting her down until almost 9 NOW!! and it's making me tired... I guess I have to start being more forceful and say no to some of her requests (which are always the same) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2677017 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 01:15:55 +0000 Boogs 2677017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickle: It really is so hard, I complained a lot also! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2677007 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:06:19 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2677007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man my toddler got some mild diarrhea today and has some wicked diaper rash. I feel so bad for her! So I've been dealing with a toddler who keeps pooping and is getting afraid of diaper changes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2677006 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:04:37 +0000 ALV91711 2677006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Potty training. He will be 4 this spring and will not poop on the potty. Nothing has worked, he doesn't care and I've pretty much given up for now. </p> <p>The other struggle is I've been more tired than normal which equals less patience. I need to sleep more and take some time for myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2676998 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 23:30:38 +0000 SweetiePie 2676998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just typical 2 year old tantrums. They've been pretty mild up until now but seem to be ramping up a bit. </p> <p>He's also crazy hyper in the afternoons after his nap. Like, insane. It's exhausting. Fun! Entertaining! But exhausting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2676910 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 20:16:55 +0000 Nutella 2676910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@AprilFool: hello! We are the same. LO is nearly 3 and suddenly refuses to go down at night &amp; fights daytime nap but still needs it...then wakes up really late in the mornings making working days (all five) super hard! It's so tough! The days he doesn't nap he's ready for bed at like 7.30, but we aren't ready (dinner, bath etc) so he wins out! </p> <p>Was not expecting this! Fun age otherwise though right? :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2676907 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 20:13:23 +0000 azjax 2676907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO is a kicking, thrashing monster at most diaper changes. For some reason, this particular type of tantrum really frays my nerves and runs rough over my patience. Ugh. He used to love diaper changes!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2676868 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 18:59:15 +0000 nana87 2676868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickle: yessss it is so hard. I've definitely struggled with patience and I feel like it's just going to get worse when I'm even more sleep deprived with a newborn.</p> <p>Also I'm 36 weeks and mommy preference is getting more and more intense, and I'm just not going to be able to manage the clinginess and tantrums when I physically can't respond to her every whim </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2676864 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 18:49:35 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2676864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Breast feeding my newborn has been really hard. </p> <p>2 yr old is starting to wake in the middle of the night sometimes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2676835 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:50:59 +0000 gilmoregirl 2676835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickle: yes, this is my biggest struggle too. I swear, it's not even my kid who is the problem. It's definitely me. This is harder than I expected.</p> <p>@Ajsmommy: bedtime stalling is crazy here too. I am usually strict about bedtime but he's been asking me to lie with him longer and longer each night and well, I'm tired and my back hurts and I might as well. I'm sure I'm creating my own issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2676801 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 16:54:20 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2676801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Parenting while pregnant. It's hard and not fun. I whine about it a lot. I've got a long way to go. *sigh* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2676784 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 16:28:10 +0000 gingerbebe 2676784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@schubr03: we did the same as @2peasinapod with the "No we are GENTLE" and guiding DS1's hand to stroke our face nicely. Then we cheered "yay!!!" with clapping and ended with a high five. The high fives became a positive thing he could do that still had the same satisfying feeling as hitting. We incorporated clapping for things (yayyyy you woke up from nap, yayyyy you ate yogurt!) and high fives anytime he did something positive. My son is also somewhat guarded around strangers and we could get him to give high fives when he didn't want to say hi or get hugged. It was invaluable because we had our second baby a few months later and we could yell "Gentle!" and he knew what that meant. Around 2 we were able to start using timeouts and "sorry" but 16-18 months this is what we did. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2676780 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 16:25:32 +0000 808love 2676780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO has just discovered the world of DIY/craft projects. Think Pom-pom puppies and newspaper pinatas. I was not brought up with this at all, nor is it my personal interest, so I'm fighting my desire to just let her veg out on the craft videos where she watches others do it and actually doing them (constantly) with her. I admit it is a little fun...but it's making a mess and such a hassle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2676774 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 16:19:01 +0000 KT326 2676774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mama Bird: same here, I've been losing my cool way too much and I need to reign it in. My son is almost 5 and some days he has a great day and is totally reasonable, other days it's hitting and tantrums. Having a newborn in the house is also not helping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2676768 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 16:14:29 +0000 edelweiss 2676768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my 4-year old loves to say "shut up" these days. it's super annoying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2676766 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 16:09:46 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2676766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mostly being pregnant with a 17 month old. I've also been trying to night wean for a month or two and it's been very difficult. She's finally not throwing a fit when I tell her no milk. Now if I could just get her to STTN (and then STTN in her own space), it would be amazing. </p> <p>On the non-parenting front I've mostly been stressing because we need to find a new place to live. And I'm 19 weeks and still vomiting. It's not fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2676756 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 15:55:50 +0000 Mama Bird 2676756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mostly my temper :bummed: I guess DS is going through some kind of mental leap, because his behavior is awful some days and he goes through these ridiculous clingy phases I thought he'd outgrown. I've got to be better about realizing he doesn't have that much control over his behavior at four, but it totally throws me when he acts very reasonable and mature for a week, then starts demanding something ridiculous or hitting me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2676751 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 15:49:03 +0000 schubr03 2676751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2PeasinaPod: we did try that. She will do it once but then be right back to hitting again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-having-any-struggles-right-now#post-2676716 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 15:20:50 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2676716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@schubr03: rather than disciplining, have you tried telling her to be gentle and taking her hand and stroking your face? She might not understand timeouts at this age, but my LO who is 15 months understands what it means to be gentle.</p> <p>It's sleep for us too. 3 teeth on the 15 month old coming in at once and he's up more often than not most nights. </p>