https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 17:15:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rough-patch-after-bringing-home-baby#post-2254085 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 09:38:11 +0000 Adira 2254085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hugs! This is normal. My oldest was 21 months when we brought baby home and it took about 6 weeks to adjust. During that time there was a LOT of tantrums, hitting us, acting out, and timeouts. But things do and will get better. &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rough-patch-after-bringing-home-baby#post-2254082 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 09:35:31 +0000 Rockies11 2254082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was 20 months, and we had a really rough patch with a lot of screaming, kicking, hitting, biting, clinginess with the baby and I. It passed! But it did not seem like it was going to when we were in it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rough-patch-after-bringing-home-baby#post-2254076 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 09:30:37 +0000 AmandaB8 2254076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's the age too. DD is 18 months and wants nothing to do with me lately. And while I'm pregnant, there's no new baby yet. :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rough-patch-after-bringing-home-baby#post-2254069 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 09:28:17 +0000 MrsF 2254069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You're a wonderful mom and I'm sure this is just a phase. The first few weeks after bringing DS home DD was acting out a LOT. I felt like she hit the terrible twos overnight and that I had ruined her life and our relationship (post partum hormones didn't help). Everything evened out quickly and I know that a baby brother is the biggest gift that we could have given her, even if it wasn't easy at first. </p> <p>hugs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rough-patch-after-bringing-home-baby#post-2254065 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 09:23:35 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2254065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No experience because LO2 isn't here yet, but I'm sure it's just a phase. I hope things get better for you soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rough-patch-after-bringing-home-baby#post-2254048 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 09:16:02 +0000 MrsH 2254048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: thanks for that</p> <p>@BandDmommy: I could use some toddler cuddles </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rough-patch-after-bringing-home-baby#post-2253517 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 17:50:27 +0000 BandDmommy 2253517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't have that issue but my son was 2.5 years old when DD was born. I'm sure it's just a phase. My son is actually more clingy now after DD was born and wants to cuddle more and sleep in our bed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rough-patch-after-bringing-home-baby#post-2253516 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 17:50:27 +0000 jetsa 2253516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It will change she just needs to adjust. You are a great mom! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rough-patch-after-bringing-home-baby#post-2253514 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 17:35:51 +0000 MrsH 2253514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since we got home last Friday with DD2, DD1 has only sought me out once (she crawled on my lap because she wanted to watch Mickey Mouse clubhouse). Otherwise she hasn't voluntarily let me read to her, hug her, hasn't come to me, etc. I've tried engaging her while she plays. I feel like I've tried everything. I am recovering from a c-section and she is a big 18 month old so I can't really pick her up much.</p> <p>Today I tried to put a clip in her hair to keep her bangs out of her eyes and she practically screamed for my mom. :crying: </p> <p>I knew it was probably going to be a rough transition bringing DD2 home but the only thing that seems to be changed is that she won't come anywhere near me and is more clingy with her dad and nana. </p> <p>Please tell me this will change. I feel like a failure as a parent :sad: </p>