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cj7305
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My 3 yr. old draining the life out of me
I am feeling so depressed tonight about my son. He is 3 1/2 and when he's good, he's perfect and when he's bad, he's a nightmare. Lately every night he is a complete mess. He's hitting me and DH, not listening, screaming, etc. He's tired but refuses to go to sleep. Everything is a battle. Getting pj's on, going to the bathroom before bed, brushing teeth, etc. I swear it's 10:00 by the time I finally get him down. Then he's in my room 1-2 times a night begging to sleep in my bed (which I do not let him do). I'm exhausted and sad wishing my sweet baby boy was back. He didn't go through the terrible 2's and the 3's are really killing me. Tonight he did this in front of my parents and I was mortified. Sorry, guess I just needed to vent
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bpmom
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Re: My 3 yr. old draining the life out of me
We're going through a similar bout of the "Terrible Threes" here, too. He's a perfect angel most of the time, but he's testing both DH and me with many things he's doing.....
I'm trying to tell myself that this is a part of growing up and all of his meltdowns are teachable moments but boy, it really is exhausting!
Hope it gets better for you!
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| Posted 11/5/11 9:05 PM |
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tinydancer03
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Re: My 3 yr. old draining the life out of me
My sister is going throught this with her 3 year old. She had a 7 week old too! He is generally such a sweet great kid but at night he loses it!
My Mom is going to buy her the happiest kid on the block to try to fix the situation.
Just wanted to send some sympathy for ya!
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| Posted 11/5/11 9:06 PM |
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ElleDee
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Re: My 3 yr. old draining the life out of me
I was just reading that 3 1/2 is another age (like the terrible 2's - 18-24 months) where kids will have tantrums constantly. Apparently at that age their brains are developing a lot and it can be overwhelming for them...and of course you guys too! The good news is they say that once they hit 4 it's like all that behavior just disappears!
Hang in there! DS isn't there yet but in 1.5 years I'll know your pain!
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| Posted 11/6/11 8:46 AM |
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Rycois
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Re: My 3 yr. old draining the life out of me
Mine is giving us a run for our money lately too
Message edited 6/4/2012 10:33:35 AM.
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| Posted 11/6/11 8:50 AM |
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angelbear217
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Re: My 3 yr. old draining the life out of me
I wanted to give you some . I was in your shoes a year ago. We also didn't go through the terrible 2s, but 3s were a nightmare. DD was feeling her independence and trying to get away with whatever she could. She was fresh too. She spent a lot of time in time out. However, there is good news. As soon as she turned 4 it was like a miracle happened. She was much better. So there is hope, hang in there.
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| Posted 11/6/11 9:12 AM |
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cj7305
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Re: My 3 yr. old draining the life out of me
Thanks for the support ladies! I feel a bit better. Come on 4!!
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| Posted 11/6/11 10:29 AM |
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cj7305
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Re: My 3 yr. old draining the life out of me
Posted by ElleDee
I was just reading that 3 1/2 is another age (like the terrible 2's - 18-24 months) where kids will have tantrums constantly. Apparently at that age their brains are developing a lot and it can be overwhelming for them...and of course you guys too! The good news is they say that once they hit 4 it's like all that behavior just disappears!
Hang in there! DS isn't there yet but in 1.5 years I'll know your pain!
Good to know! Thanks! He also strarted school this year and has a 7 month old baby sister at home so I guess he's just on overload in a way.
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| Posted 11/6/11 10:30 AM |
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Annie91606
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Re: My 3 yr. old draining the life out of me
You are not alone!! This is my 3 year old too. Everything is a battle!!!!!!
Bedtime has actually gotten much easier since he stopped napping. By 7:30, he is wiped out so we don't get the protests as much.
It will get easier, my Mom said the closer to 4, the calmer they get. I am sure there will be challenges with that age, too. But it will get better- hang in there!!
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| Posted 11/6/11 11:20 AM |
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maybesoon
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Re: My 3 yr. old draining the life out of me
Same with my 3 yo! And I have a 17month old that is sometimes the target of my 3 yo. I started reading 123 magic and it's really working so far. If he is having a tantrum
And seems very upset I carry him around and it ends it very quickly. I think they sometimes miss being our babies and that's part of the reason for the tantrums
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| Posted 11/6/11 12:25 PM |
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Peainapod
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Re: My 3 yr. old draining the life out of me
DS just turned 2. everyone keeps telling me 3 is worse. Im sorry..there are days where jack just drains the crap out of me and i have no idea how i would ever handle a 2nd kid.
I hope it gets better and that this phase is quick.
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| Posted 11/6/11 12:40 PM |
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TaraHutch
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Re: My 3 yr. old draining the life out of me
I totally feel your pain. Riley is 100% killing me these days and it's put me into a major funk. And she's only almost 2 1/2! You are not alone! All I gotta say is, it's making me happy that we only have her right now!
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| Posted 11/6/11 12:48 PM |
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cjik
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Re: My 3 yr. old draining the life out of me
Posted by ElleDee
I was just reading that 3 1/2 is another age (like the terrible 2's - 18-24 months) where kids will have tantrums constantly. Apparently at that age their brains are developing a lot and it can be overwhelming for them...and of course you guys too! The good news is they say that once they hit 4 it's like all that behavior just disappears!
Hang in there! DS isn't there yet but in 1.5 years I'll know your pain!
Oh goodie! We are two months away from 4, so hopefully DSs brain will be finished developing and things will calm down.
I have to say, we had terrible 2s (between 18 months-3 years) then we got a break somewhat between 3 and about 3.5, then all hell broke loose again, and it's even worse now that he's smarter and harder to divert.
He has special needs also, which complicates things, but a lot of it is his age I think.
So I am hoping 4 will be fabulous!
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Re: My 3 yr. old draining the life out of me
Im going thru the same exact thing with my 3.5. I am at my wits end w sleep refusal and just overall defiance.
Everyone says its a stage but ..... I hate this!
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My three year old acted horribly today. Just terrible. I still can't get over the way she behaved in public. I am in my bedroom with the door closed, lights off and my iPad. It's DH's shift.
You are not alone!
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