Depression in toddlers?

[HouseofWool]

I am wondering if it has to do with P (combined with everything else). I know that for the first year or so Caleb (who is much older) did great with jealousy issues. But now, as she is approaching 2, he is struggling with not being the only child anymore. I know it sounds strange, but if someone is paying attention to her, he tries to wedge himself into the action. I think for C it was easy to rationalize that a newborn needed tons of attention, but it is harder to see how a toddler can be so demanding.

[Michele]

Bloodwork was normal. He isn't waking in the middle of the night (thank goodness) but he is just as whiny and cry-y during the day. I've tried giving him more attention and one on one time but it's hard to find alone time w him. Daegan won't do anything completely by himself. I'll keep at it. Thanks!


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[Michele]

Kai started a new phrase this weekend. "No. No Phedre." this is what he says when I hold her... So it's more obviously jealousy now.


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[L.Jane]

sorry.

[SoonerTexan]

Awww poor little dude

[Finding Equanimity]

Oy. I'm sorry to hear that, but hey, at least you know can pinpoint the problem. I'd rather know what's wrong than continue guessing and worrying. Hope it gets better soon!

[Tenacious_D]

Kai started a new phrase this weekend. "No. No Phedre." this is what he says when I hold her... So it's more obviously jealousy now.


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E must be on the same schedule...I thought we were getting away without any jealousy but he started to pinch Silas's toes when I nurse...I hope it gets better.

[MrsK]

How old is Kai? My brothers were 22mo apart. The older one (the middle child) used to trip the younger when he was learning to walk. He was too young to be "mommy's helper" but old enough to know that he wasn't the baby any more.

[Michele]

Kai is 22 months old...Phedre is 2 months old.

[MrsK]

There you go. FWIW, my brothers did not kill eachother and they are great friends now.

[Michele]

He was a little better, but he's now regressed again. He just cried for over a half hour in my lap. He's still whimpering. I want *my* mommy! This sucks!

[Michele]

The I want my mommy is me. Not him.

[Momo]

poor little guy...Poor you. there's nothing worse than worrying about what is upsetting your child & not knowing the cause! Big hugs to you both!

[PrincessFiona]

Oh no! Michele, I just watched a mom at Zoe's dance class go through something similar with her little boy. She was nursing her 4 mo old and when he couldn't get the attention he wanted, he spit his paci on the floor, pointed at mom and screamed "you go time out" at her. Lol. She looked ready to cry.

I'm sorry now that the holidays are over he has regressed a little. :/

Kris

[Michele]

Thx guys. I think leaving my family made it harder on him. I was holding him, he just kept crying.

I am trying to wean him too. I wish I wasn't, because it's so much for him to process, but I'm afraid I'm not making enough milk for both him and Phedre. I'm limiting him to two times a day. The frustrating thing is that he doesn't quit nursing when the milk is gone, and after a while it hurts. Then he gets mad when I stop him. I think I need to re-read a couple of books. Maybe they'll have some suggestions.

I wish he'd just let me wear him...