Any toddler moms in the same boat?

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I’m currently listening to my husband try and get our 2 1/2 year old to bed.  I already had my turn trying to take the wild beast.  I’m starting to dread the sun going down every day because this routine is sucking the life out of me!!!!  Probably doesn’t help I’m 21 weeks prego and exhausted 😔
Edit:  she has always been a
Great sleeper since 3 months old.  Lost lights she would put herself to sleep or tell us she was ready.  Now she fights bedtime for hours!

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We are in that boat! Stay strong mama. It sucks but it will pass so I’m told.

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I’ve read that this is the age for major sleep regression and night terrors. She will be much more clingy too I’m sorry I have no advice other than I wish it will get better for you all soon. I’m not looking forward to this stage next year after our second is born. My daughter will be around that age.

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the terrible twos! It should pass

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Yes same boat here too.... mine is almost 3. Around 6 months old I discovered that if I let him play with my hair during nap or bedtime he would fall asleep in minutes. Now it takes an hour. I’ve been doing this almost everyday for 2 1/2 years. I don’t know how to stop him.ive tried getting him attached to something else like a blanket or stuffed animal but nothing comforts him like my hair...

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What I do, is just put my son in his crib with his leapfrog dog that plays music and knows his name, and his fav paw patrol blanket, and he'll stay awake maybe 10 minutes then falls asleep. If he's still up I'll let him get up for a little while then do it again he's been putting himself to bed since he was about 7 months old.

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Get the book baby wise for your new little one and toddler wise for you older child.  Fortunately, someone recommended baby wise before I had my first.  I had both my little ones happily going down for bed (and sleeping 12 hours) and naps by 6 months old.  My kids turn 1 and 3 in November and bedtime is never a struggle.  They go right down and stay down

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For the other comments...what you make normal for your kids will be their normal.  If you don't want to have to rock them to sleep when they are two, then don't do it when they are  babies.  If you don't want them sleeping in your bed as toddlers, then don't do it when they are babies.  I have always put my kids to bed awake.  That way their normal is putting themselves to sleep. Giving your kids the gift of sleep is the best for you and them

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I’m not sure how old your toddler is, but I would tell my son ahead of time he gets 3 stories, lights out and 5-10 minutes of cuddling. If he was difficult one night I’d set a timer the next. Having a structured routine that was just about him seemed to make him happy, and he knew what to expect each night. He’s 7 now and I read him 1 story but still spend some time with him before I leave. It has worked for us :)

Any toddler moms in the same boat?

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