I have never felt this way before, but I swear she is driving me crazy. She has started to either use a high-pitched squealy voice, or this throaty whisper. She has started making one syllable words into 2 or three syllable words, and she has started making up these words that don't exist and then sings them over and over again. She knows how to talk, why is she doing this? I feel kinda bad being annoyed by this, but where has my daughter gone? Just everything she says is getting on my nerves, It's like she ahs forgotten how to talk. I am not one of those pushy moms, but this is driving me crazy for some reason. It's like she is resorting to being a 12 month old again. Maybe I just need to get away for a day or so?
2006-12-09 07:26:55 · 11 answers · asked by alice k 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I think every mom feels that at some point or another! These are the terrible twos! A break always helps anyone, see if you can arrange it but otherwise all I can tell you is that you're not being a bad mother all!
2006-12-09 07:30:13 · answer #1 · answered by Rx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking a break every now and then is a great idea! The only problem you have is that your daughter is 2 years old. When she turns 3, voila!! You'll have your sweet little girl back again. ;) (for awhile anyway... lol) The 'terrible twos' is called that for a reason.. hehe I know, I have 3 sons, been there. She is experimenting with her independence, new found language skills, and who knows what else. lol.. Just when you think you can't stand another second of whatever it is she's doing, she likely will start doing something else. ;) I think the terrible twos are just practice for the teenage years. hehe.. Think this is bad? Just wait!
Think of it this way, when you are as old as I am, (52), you can glare at your daughter and pull a fabulous guilt trip on her for all the gray hair she's caused you! hehe..
Just gotta grit your teeth and bear it Mom.. You'll get thru it, I promise you will. One day she'll be old enough to have her own child, then you'll get to sit back and laff. At least you'll be able to understand it then. Too bad we can't have that understanding wayyyyyy beforehand tho. ;)
2006-12-09 15:45:42 · answer #2 · answered by Myst 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes my even at almost 4 there are some days my daughter gets on my nerves make sure you are getting time out I have 2 time outs from my daughter a week since she was one years old I do some volunteer work for 2 hrs a week this makes me feel i'm more than just a mum and also have 2 hours a week i go spent time with female adult friends and that is an important thing having time with other adults
2006-12-09 18:46:52 · answer #3 · answered by Lilsa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem. I still have the screaming problem with my 2yr old. The thing that helped me the most was getting out of the house w/o them. Even if it is only for a walk or a trip to the store for an hour. I was able to be myself again with out having to change diapers and have a little person hanging off my leg...
Don't get me wrong I love my girls (41/2 & 2) But I honestly do better with them when Im NOT with them 24/7.
It also helps when they are busy, do activities like coloring, reading, cut and paste my 2yr old loves it!
2006-12-13 15:27:46 · answer #4 · answered by vwgirl63 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds to me like you need a break. Take her to someone you trust to care for her and give yourself some me time. All mothers go through this at one point or another and the best thing is too get away for awhile. If this makes you feel any better it is completely normally for her to start doing things that she knows bothers you. She is trying to become an independent person and she wants to see what she can and can't do. Don't try to stop her from being a normal happy healthy little girl. This is just the beginning of the trying times as she gets older she will attempt to push your buttons more and more often as she gets older just take some time for yourself whenever you feel stressed.
2006-12-09 15:39:22 · answer #5 · answered by siera_summer75 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every mom of a toddler needs time away. You appreciate your child a little more and she appreciates you a little more. I feel for you. I just became a stay at home mom not too long ago and my almost three year old tends to know what nerve to hit and when. Take care and try not to pull all of your hair out.
2006-12-09 15:36:33 · answer #6 · answered by lmclear4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I hate to say it, but my precious child not only got on my nerves at 2, but still does at 4. Of course we love them, but raising children is a tough job and we are human. I adore my little girl, but like me she is human and can be annoying. I am sure we all annoy somebody.
I get annoyed when my daughter acts younger than her age, of course I feel wrong about it, but I am so proud of how smart she is that when she acts like a baby, it bothers me. I do indulge her and let her feel like a baby if that's what she wants. She learned that babies get allot of attention so she thinks it's a good thing to do to get attention. Kids...they always say that they don't come with instructions...hang in there mom. :)
2006-12-09 15:40:37 · answer #7 · answered by crct2004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is doing it because it is driving you crazy. Time away IS always good. One thing you can try though is to repeat her things and make a game out of it. When it doesn't bother you anymore she'll quit doing it. Also it's okay to be kid tired and be annoyed as long as you don't lash out. Good Luck!!
2006-12-09 15:37:28 · answer #8 · answered by SHERRI 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound very burned out...get someone to watch the baby at least once or twice a week for an hour or two.
2006-12-09 15:39:03 · answer #9 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2yr olds are their own special evil. They seem to know what will drive you crazy and do it over and over and over again and again. But it will pass. You just have to resist the motherly urge to suffocate them in their sleep.
2006-12-09 15:36:41 · answer #10 · answered by cricket 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋