Hi Nathan. I'm so sorry you're going through this emotional upheaval. You have a three year old and a baby to-be. I would say the pressure your wife is under with dealing with tantrums from your son, could be partly the problem. With mothers and mother's-to-be, sometimes, what may seem insignificant to an outsider could be quite distressing for the person involved. Children who know mum is getting a new baby sometimes display jealousy if they feel the coming baby could replace them in mum's affection. Your wife is having to deal constantly with, to you, what may seem not too bad a problem. Have you tried taking your son for a few hours when possible to give your wife some 'time out'. Perhaps your wife is a bit worried she could hurt your son if she gets too upset with him, so she directs her frustration at you, the adult who she may feel is better equipped to deal with her anger. Maybe you could ask your wife if your son is causing her a bit of concern. Let her know you're not judging her, you're trying to help. Hopefully, once the new baby arrives, things will settle down. How long has she got till the birth? Do you know if there are any concerns there? If there are and she hasn't told you, this could be another reason for her frustration.
Lynda.
