My whole family is out of whack after the birth of my 2nd child nine days ago. I know that it takes time, but I really need some advice. My son, who will be two this weekend is taking it the hardest. He's throwing things, won't listen, hitting (everyone, including the baby) refusing to sleep, yelling and he does not like me right now. (pushes me away, says "no Mama.") My husband is stressed to the max, both of us have been sick, which does not help. His reaction is to yell at ds a lot and kind of retreat. I really need his help right now and I am not getting as much as I need. He thinks he's doing a lot... and he is trying... and I know he's been sick... but so have I and I JUST had a baby!
Baby is kind of high needs at the moment... she won't let us set her down, even when asleep for more than about five minutes. Which would be fine, but DS is so jealous... I want to spend time with him where I am not holding/wearing his sister.
Even our dogs are picking up on the stress level in this house and acting out. Which of course only stresses us out more (two crying kids and a puddle dog pee on the floor ... not fun)
What can we do to make it easier? Anyone have any great gentle discipline ideas for a toddler who won't listen and won't sleep? I know we're all adjusting, but if there's anything to make it easier in the mean time I would love to hear it.
Baby is kind of high needs at the moment... she won't let us set her down, even when asleep for more than about five minutes. Which would be fine, but DS is so jealous... I want to spend time with him where I am not holding/wearing his sister.
Even our dogs are picking up on the stress level in this house and acting out. Which of course only stresses us out more (two crying kids and a puddle dog pee on the floor ... not fun)
What can we do to make it easier? Anyone have any great gentle discipline ideas for a toddler who won't listen and won't sleep? I know we're all adjusting, but if there's anything to make it easier in the mean time I would love to hear it.