Does your child ever just get on your nerves?

fabforty

I tried to think of a diplomatic way of writing the title, but couldn't think of one. DS is 2 and 8 months, I love him dearly but to be frank (I will probably get flamed for saying this) but he has been absolutely getting on my nerves today.

Most of the time he is good as gold, but recently he has developed a high pitch scream - ear piercing is an understatement - which he lets out every time he doesn't get his own way, feels like every five minutes today.
He isn't playing with his toys, even though I was playing with them with him (which he usually loves), he was just throwing them and it feels like everything over the past 4 or 5 days has been a battle. Brushing his teeth took 15 minutes of wrestling this morning, he nearly drowned himself in the bath today by throwing himself backwards in a fit of temper, and it has just been one thing after another.

He has a speech delay. He is verbal, but is behind his peers (his speech is nearer to a 2 year old than a 3 year old - basic 2-3 word sentences). I am making some allowances for his frustration due to the lack of speech, but even so, he is testing my patience more than ever today. I had the common worry about Autism, but he doesn't have any of the symptoms or signs apart from the speech thing so I can probably rule that out. OH doesn't live with us, although he does see him regularly, so I am basically doing it alone. I have tried counting to ten, deep breaths, walking out of the room, but nothing seems to be working.

It's times like this that I wished that I drank .

I suppose I am asking if this is normal, because I feel like some two-headed demonic creature at the moment.

Looby_-_Lou_2

Perfectly normal. My two are 5 and 9 and I have days where I could cheerfully hand them on. I'm certain they feel the same about me some days too.

Is there anyone who could have him for an hour or so just to let you recharge your batteries?

Deep breath and start again tomorrow?

L-L

FBaby

I'm waiting to read a poster saying 'never'. Honestly, whose child doesn't get on their parents' nerves at least once in a while. You are just normal!

WantToBeSE

Goodness, YES!

My 2 are 13 and 9 and even after all these years they can drive me up the wall

mcja

Oh my gosh, completely normal. Kids are little monkeys and know exactly what buttons to press to wind us up.

Does he use/need makaton to help him with his frustrations. Things like tantruming in the bath need to be dealt with. Take him out, put him in his cot and walk away.

Good luck, I don't drink either and sometimes wish I did, and mine are 6 & 9 now.

Oh, and to give an honest answer, yes my kids seriously !!!! me off sometimes. :rotfl:

CH27

Every parent has been in your position at some point.
Have you tried changing his routine a bit?
Getting more exercise & fresh air will help both of you clear your heads.

Alikay

Can't give any help on the reasons your son may be throwing tantrums, but it's perfectly normal for your child to get on your nerves IMO.

Mine all went through periods of irritating the pants off me in their different ways: DD was fussy and pious for a while at around 5, DS1 became a stroppy little "know all" at around 6 and DS2 could be a whingy, whiny toddler. They all came through it, and I'm sure your son will soon learn to cope with disappointment when things don't go his way too

Sequeena

Yes. My son turned 2 a few weeks ago and he drives me potty. It's a mixture of normal toddler behaviour and his disability. It would be better if he slept through but he doesn't. His screeching really grinds on me

Oh and my son went through a stage of deliberately holding his head under the bath water. He'd only be like it for a second as I'd scoop him out but my God how terrifying.

quidsy

Perfectly normal, my 6yo drives me mad sometimes. I just tell him to go elsewhere as heis doing mummies head in, it passes once we have abreak from each other.

fluffnutter

If someone flames you for saying your child occasionally gets on your nerves, they're clearly not a parent themselves.

double_mummy

yup absolutely my 3 year old more than the 6 year old atm

i have been known to google how to sell your children theres a church in africa that buys them for around $20000 i have never been so tempted in my life!