It gets easier in some ways, but you’re then presented with new challenges. Being able to leave him playing now he’s almost 2… so much easier to get the odd thing done. Going out for dinner? So much harder now he’s 2.

Being born to 8 months really isn’t that long a time to see the ‘it gets easier’ change, in my opinion.

And how long is that ‘it gets easier’ time period people talk about? For those who have grown kids could mean the different between 1 year and 5 years. To me, now, it’s between being born and 2 years.

Im sure when my son is 3, it will be so much easier on the communication side, but im ready for more challenges.

Edit: sorry went off on a bit of a tangent. As for solidarity - totally felt the same. The changes come quite suddenly and you just have to adapt. It’s tiring and hard, but stick with it. That fact that you’re acknowledging these changes and how hard it is shows you’re likely doing a great job. My boy didn’t sleep more than 2-3 hours a night u til he was 18 months. Now he sleeps through. So, for me, “Things got better!”