What age have you found the hardest to manage - Page 3

Seity · Jan 11th, 2012, 13:02 PM

The entire first year was horrible for me, but then he was a non sleeper. I much prefer the 2nd year so far. It seems like each month he gets a little better/easier to deal with.

DaisyBee · Jan 11th, 2012, 13:22 PM

I think it varies with the personality of each child. As a daycare provider I had kids that started as babies,,, they were the easiest babies ever, and then they were so frustrated as toddlers and had major meltdowns over everything as communication wasn't there yet and they wanted to be independent.

I had other babies that were SOOOO hard.... And by toddlerhood they were laid back and easy breezy.

Megans worst stages so far were 2-6months and then last summer around 18 months. She is better and easier to manage than she was last summer.

when we first got pregnant I was so worried as she was just exhausting for a few months and wouldn't listen to anything. Though people have been telling me ( in real life) that terrible 2's are a myth... And it's the 3's you have to look out for.

buddyIV · Jan 11th, 2012, 13:27 PM

I found 0-4 months incredibly hard...I loved my LO but I struggled with the relentlessness of having a grumpy newborn. Since then I've found every month has gotten easier and more enjoyable, as my confidence has grown and LO has gotten more chilled out. I guess the stages you'll find difficult will depend as much on you as it does on the kind of child you have.

sarah0108 · Jan 11th, 2012, 13:33 PM

For both of mine it's been 14-17/18 months!

tu123 · Jan 11th, 2012, 13:45 PM

All i can say is that over the last few weeks i have realized how enjoyable i am finding being a parent!

My colicy, refluxy, gastro high needs baby has turned into such a more content little person with a great sense of humour. It is truly awesome.

Hopefully il have the easier baby this time or if not, i'l be more equipped to deal with what happens

KiansMummy · Jan 11th, 2012, 13:49 PM

Im finding the stage Kian is at now (17months) really hard, he can be quite challenging if he wants his own way he throws tantrums, and also as he cant tell me what he wants its really hard to communicate with him xx

Septie · Jan 11th, 2012, 14:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mojobear

Soooooooo between 6 month-18 months seems to be the best time so far, God Help Me!!!

Nah, maybe you'll get out of the newborn period with LO2 before LO1's tantrums really set off

You'll manage.

XfairyhopesX · Jan 11th, 2012, 14:18 PM

My worst time was def 8ish - 12months the crusiing stage... the falls and bumps nearly caused me a melt down some days i followed him round on my hands and knees lit all day!!!

Easy babe and easy toddler so far just the odd tantrum, hes full of charactor and talks more than me *which is something!!!! and is v v demanding but i love it xxx

Farie · Jan 11th, 2012, 14:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tu123

All i can say is that over the last few weeks i have realized how enjoyable i am finding being a parent!

My colicy, refluxy, gastro high needs baby has turned into such a more content little person with a great sense of humour. It is truly awesome.

Ditto this

Although we're not totally over the reflux/allergies she's now such a happy smiley little bubble and I just love getting to hang out with her. Nothing could be as bad a 2weeks - 8 months

Connah'sMommy · Jan 11th, 2012, 14:23 PM

Im finding it difficult with Connah the age he is at now tbh although im not sure thats down to his age more the fact that we have Jack.

He will want attention at the times when i cant always give it to him and he has completely stopped napping due to the fact that he doesnt want to miss anything. If i tried to put him down for a nap after lunch id spend at least an hour or more trying to get him to stay in bed and even then he wouldnt sleep.

Hoping it will wear off soon though!

x

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Seity Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 16,649	The entire first year was horrible for me, but then he was a non sleeper. I much prefer the 2nd year so far. It seems like each month he gets a little better/easier to deal with.

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DaisyBee Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MN, U.S. Posts: 8,426	I think it varies with the personality of each child. As a daycare provider I had kids that started as babies,,, they were the easiest babies ever, and then they were so frustrated as toddlers and had major meltdowns over everything as communication wasn't there yet and they wanted to be independent. I had other babies that were SOOOO hard.... And by toddlerhood they were laid back and easy breezy. Megans worst stages so far were 2-6months and then last summer around 18 months. She is better and easier to manage than she was last summer. when we first got pregnant I was so worried as she was just exhausting for a few months and wouldn't listen to anything. Though people have been telling me ( in real life) that terrible 2's are a myth... And it's the 3's you have to look out for.

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Jan 11th, 2012, 13:27 PM	#23
buddyIV Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 766	I found 0-4 months incredibly hard...I loved my LO but I struggled with the relentlessness of having a grumpy newborn. Since then I've found every month has gotten easier and more enjoyable, as my confidence has grown and LO has gotten more chilled out. I guess the stages you'll find difficult will depend as much on you as it does on the kind of child you have.

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sarah0108 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 15,258	For both of mine it's been 14-17/18 months!

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tu123 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 6,528	All i can say is that over the last few weeks i have realized how enjoyable i am finding being a parent! My colicy, refluxy, gastro high needs baby has turned into such a more content little person with a great sense of humour. It is truly awesome. Hopefully il have the easier baby this time or if not, i'l be more equipped to deal with what happens

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Jan 11th, 2012, 13:49 PM	#26
KiansMummy Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oswaldtwistle Posts: 8,137	Im finding the stage Kian is at now (17months) really hard, he can be quite challenging if he wants his own way he throws tantrums, and also as he cant tell me what he wants its really hard to communicate with him xx

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XfairyhopesX AutoSignup (SAAB) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nottingham Posts: 2,403	My worst time was def 8ish - 12months the crusiing stage... the falls and bumps nearly caused me a melt down some days i followed him round on my hands and knees lit all day!!! Easy babe and easy toddler so far just the odd tantrum, hes full of charactor and talks more than me *which is something!!!! and is v v demanding but i love it xxx

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Jan 11th, 2012, 14:23 PM	#30
Connah'sMommy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 6,031	Im finding it difficult with Connah the age he is at now tbh although im not sure thats down to his age more the fact that we have Jack. He will want attention at the times when i cant always give it to him and he has completely stopped napping due to the fact that he doesnt want to miss anything. If i tried to put him down for a nap after lunch id spend at least an hour or more trying to get him to stay in bed and even then he wouldnt sleep. Hoping it will wear off soon though! x

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