Dislike Boyfriends Kids.
My boyfriend and I moved in together 4 months ago. He has two children, 3 and 2. I also have a 9 year old. I have fallen pregnant and am now taking care of his two children Tuesday- Friday, while boyfriend is at work. I have 10 years of experience in childcare/licensed schools and personal experience. I have never come across a child like boyfriends oldest.
He whines, screams and cries at/for everything. Both children are STILL on baby bottles, and only drink juice, that seems to be the only thing to shut them up until the bottle is empty. The children do not sleep through the night. Waking up around 4-6 times at night. They wake up screaming and throwing anything they can reach and it’s disrupted everyone’s sleep.
I’ve tried to keep them on a routine while I’m watching them during the day, when dad comes home around five, he makes them take an hour to an hour and a half nap, which ruins everything I’ve done for the day.
The children hit, kick, throw things, throw themselves to the ground when they are told no.
The lack of sleep is what’s killing me. I’m 12 weeks pregnant and this first trimester has destroyed me, iykyk.
We signed a 13 month lease and I’m worried about what to do next. I’m not scared to raise a child on my own, I’m just not sure what to do. Can anyone relate to my experience?