Parenting Community Forum - Don't Know What to Do...

So i'm babysitting my cousins 18 mth old, she's a beautiful kid , so sweet and smart , but she definately has her days. Today is one of them , she's very frustrated and on edge today I finally just got her down for a nap the poor thing was crying so hard but couldnt keep her eyes open , but of course fought going to sleep until the end. My concern is as much as I love her and as much fun as I have watching her, I do find myself also getting frustrated and impatient sometimes. I don't get mad at her of course but still even getting frustrated makes me feel terrible, i'm just worried in five months when I have my little guy he's gonna have bad days and i'm just gonna lose it with him. I would never get angry at a child , but I want all the patience with my baby and i'm just scared that i'm not gonna be cut out for this Confused

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young_mama2be

replied on January 19th, 2007

New User

Aww hun you'll be fine with your lil one. Everyone elses kids are different then actually having your own. I get frustrated at my neice and nephew sometimes, it's normal, but I still love them to death. It's ok.

Melissa_20

replied on January 19th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Its ok as long as you don't harm them or scream at them.If you feel at any time that you might do something wrong,walk out and let them cry for a bit.

Sunflower_pie81

replied on January 19th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Just know that in five months when your little one has his days, the next day will always be better. That is all you can do really.

tigresacanela24

replied on January 19th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Everyone gets frustrated and impatient, it's natural. It's how you handle the situation when you're frustrated and impatient that matters.

lil_blaze2004

replied on January 19th, 2007

Moderator

It's totally normal to get frustrated. There's days I want to rip my hair out of my head and scream and punch things. That's usually when I go outside for a smoke. Just remember to walk away. (leave them where they can't hurt themselves-crib, swing, jumper) or call someone.

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