Am I just not cut out for it anymore?

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I have two kids and 22 weeks pregnant with my last. I’ve been a SAHM for almost 4 years. My first was such a breeze of a kid and I thoroughly enjoyed being home with her and she’s now in school. 
My second is total opposite of her. She was such a hard baby (now almost 2) & I find myself not enjoying being home. she bothers me, some days I feel like I don’t even like her because she frustrates me so much. And that makes me so sad to even say. She cries over anything and everything. Super stubborn and strong willed that I feel like I just can’t handle her personality. I’m debating putting her in daycare two days a week to give myself a break. Idk though. Then someone else will have to be dealing with her. Opinions? Thanks for reading

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I feel ya! I’ve been a SAHM for over 8 years. My first was super easy too. She’s in second grade now and my second/youngest/last is 3. She’s way more difficult. I keep her as busy as I can so that she doesn’t act up as much. Are there story times near you? Or parks? Museums? Maybe getting her out can help? Unless you already do that. There’s nothing wrong with putting her in daycare a couple days a week. Sometimes we just need that break.

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I’ve been a sahm for the last 12 gonna be 13 years this year. Oh hunny your not alone some days I don’t like mymkids 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 do I love them sure like them every single moment of life no. That’s fine too. I love my husband doesn’t mean I like him every moment of life either. Just as I am sure my kids and husband dont always like me either 🤷🏻‍♀️. 
It happens and when you spend every moment of of every day with some one shit happens.

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I would give the daycare thing a chance. Just for a couple of days like you said. Maybe she just needs more interaction and being around other kids and adults might help. You shouldn't feel bad about it though.  Some kids are genuinely harder than others and that's ok. It's ok to need a break. Give it a shot. Try one day at first if you want. You could also try reaching out to other moms in your area for play dates. Then you can have an adult to talk to while kiddos play. You're doing a great job don't give up. Especially if staying home with the kids is something you really want.

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This is STORY OF MY LIFE but with boys!
I have a 3 almost 4 year old in preschool, 
And my 1 year old just started daycare FULLTIME! He drives me fucking insane, hes so hard for me!
Im currently 23 weeks pregnant with another boy. 
Honestly best decision, i made was putting him in daycare fulltime, cause hes hard the minute I pick him up. He will literally cry for nothing. At least leaving him in daycare for 8 hours a day will give you a break and let you get ready for when the next baby comes! Routines start to develop with them being in daycare!

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Do it, and don’t feel bad either. You’ll be a better and more patient mother to her if you have a break. And like another comment said, the interaction with other children and adults might help with some of these issues.

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For a split second I thought I wrote this and forgot I posted this...I have a son who's 3 who's going into 4k in the fall I have a 2 year old who crys about every little thing...like every little thing...he wont go down stairs right now unless hes crying dont know why...and for a month he had a thing where he cry being at the table and he is a child that has no filter and will eat and eat...I am right there with you. When I get to this point my husband talk and say well we can put them in daycare but I'd have to get a job(stay at home) and that would only pay for day care if that...then I start thinking about what my parents missed out they were busy alot and just seemed too tired and reminds me I dont want that for them. So I tell hubby no I'd rather be here and not miss a thing but doesnt mean the kids are driving me crazy so we came up with a plan for ourselves that every time he has off. He let's me sleep in and takes care of the kids. He works nights so shortly after dinner sometimes in the middle of dinner he has to leave for work after only seeing us for 3 or 4 hrs...also doesnt hurt to have a friend to talk about the kids with who you know wont judge. Know your not alone....I'm right there with you. Some days I feel these kids dont like me and are the worst and yet I have yet to go to bed because one of them is sick and I'm laying next to him worried...take some time for yourself...we all need it. For you if that means they need to be in daycare for a couple hours so you can be in the bathroom undisturbed then that's what you need to do...there is no shame or guilt in that. Theres alot of us moms do and we got to take care of our selves too.

Am I just not cut out for it anymore?

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