Ahhhh! A lethal combo!!!
And having done this 5 other times, it is getting to me. Plus I am getting older (read : less stamina). And it doesn’t help that the toddler (almost 22 months) isn’t very verbal.
First off, let me just say that this is not a case of sibling rivalry or a reaction to the baby. It is actually a simple case of the toddler wishing to assert her rights coupled with boredom at having been housebound for the past 3 weeks. Ask any mother of a toddler and she’ll sympathise with me I am sure!
But that doesn’t mean I like this phase of my life very much 🙁
It doesn’t help that the baby likes to just nurse and spit up milk all over me all day long. So that keeps me pretty occupied instead of being able to deal with the toddler’s infractions immediately. Meaning – she’s getting away with waaay lot more stuff than I normally let her get away with. 🙁
Like what, you ask?
Well, there’s the whining. Now is that grating on the nerves on what?! I tell you, whining is the most primitive form of torture ever invented by almost 2 year olds!
Then there’s the absolute fussiness over food at mealtimes. This is a child that would eat anything and everything placed infront of her. But she is now on a starvation diet. She barely eats anything the whole day! I know she’s going through a phase where her input will lessen considerably but still…!
All in all, a very challenging period.
As a friend said recently, no wonder people stop at 2 kids. The newborn-toddler combo is so off-putting they never progress to having more! 🙂
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Ah…when I was younger (read 10 or 11 years ago), I was more full of life, had ideals, had beliefs. I grew older. And I no longer think such ideals are wise. Yeah. Hindsight is 20/20.
But well, unlike me, I think you’re just ranting, lah.
But you don’t have a toddler ley 🙂
that’s why. haha!!!!!!!!!
Hi Serene,
I’m Katharine.Praise the Lord for your faith and obedience in Him! A great model of all Christian mums especially in Singapore. 🙂 Just read about how you gave birth at home and was really amazed how you did it. More importantly, I’m encouraged by your dependence on Abba. Thank God, your Dh wasn’t afraid of blood or else…. I can imagine what you’re going thru’ now. My no2 and 3 are 18 months apart and was really tough when they were young. It’s like taking care of a twins and with extremely difference personality.
Well, may Abba give you extra strength, patience and wisdom to handle the children especially at this time where you need rest most. Try engaging the older ones to care for the younger ones.God Bless you and all at home. Shalom.
Hi Serene,
I have been following your blog for a little while since I was surfing the net for resources and advice on breastfeeding. I have a baby and toddler combination as well – they are 17 months apart in age. Yes it is tough and I identify with all the scenarios you mentioned. And I can’t be both places at the same time, trying to discipline a toddler who’s acting up while ALSO nursing, or rocking the baby to sleep. Something had to give…which really drove me up the wall, cos I always like to have things all achieved and done just so.
Oh well. The toddler has just turned 2 and the newborn has grown into an active 7.5 month old. Everyday is tough going, but there is an inexplicable joy even though I am so dead tired and exhausted. And I only have 2, you have 6! Keep on keeping on. Keep on relying on God. You’re doing great. I praise God for His wonderful work and the way He is blessing others through your blog. I have certainly been blessed much through your postings.
God bless =)
thanks Choenix! And yes, when they are cute, they melt your heart but when they are not….. 🙂