I've always thought I am able to handle 2 children when my 2nd child arrived 2 months ago. Things is not not gg well especially I feel I have been very harsh with my 5 yrs old boy recently. While I am trying very hard to bond with my LO , the elder one will start to speak very loud at home and will go disturb the baby when he is asleep soundly. Recently, teacher told me the elder one hit someone at childcare and when I ask him nicely , he is totally not willing to talk about it. He does not have this kind of record in school before. When I talk to him , he will just immense himself into his fav TV cartoon and would not answer or pay little attention to my words. Sometimes , he is rude to my mum too. I am starting to worry about his character.... At few times , he pushed me to my limits and I could not tolerate and swear in front of him . I know I shouldn't be and feel ashamed at myself .Things seems to change a lot after the LO arrived . In the past I have read many parenting books in order to be the best mum I could.But I feel like I have failed just been a good mum after all and I feel so angry with him that I told him I don't love him anymore.My husband scolded me for my mean words and I really regretted. At the same time , I really want to give more attention to the little one which he really needs as an infant . I am torn and feel really tired as I also need to spend time with my elder one on his homework as he will be approaching K2 very soon. I need need some wise advices. Thanks

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OMG! Hope u r better now. This is a definite no no. We all understand that the infant needs yr love and concern more but u need to love yr #1 even more. He already know what is love and je used to hv 100% but now he is only getting 50% or even lesser. This is not fair for him. Please spare a thought for his feelings. What i would suggest ia to speak nicely to him and most importantly admit yr mistake and apoligise to him. He will definitely feel better. Engaged him together while i r breastfeeding your #2. Hugged and kissed him more often. He mustn't feel left out or unloved cos this impression will b with him for life. He will think #2 has taken everything away from him. He will hate #2.

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