Is it normal to not like your boyfriend's child anymore???

I have a long history of providing childcare to people, my mother did it since I was a baby, then I did it myself since the age of 15. I love children, especially from ages 0-4. I just had my very first baby at age 23 (24 now), and I'm loving being a mom. I moved in with my boyfriend because I couldn't keep working because I was very sick throughout my entire pregnancy. When I first met my boyfriend's little girl she'd just turned five and she loved me, and she was a little sweetheart (this is before her daddy and I ever even thought about trying to get together).
After I moved in, I started seeing another side of her. She started rolling her eyes, ignoring when I would speak to her, saying little mean things and giggling. The big thing that irritates me is that shes so spoiled to me. It's not by much compared to how some kids can act like the devil's spawn, but I still get irritated that she feels that she deserves any and everything under the moon for nothing,and this little girl doesn't even like to clean her room!
I'm probably just complaining, but I'm getting worried because I'm really beginning to not like this little girl at all. I get overly protective of my baby and i don't want her hugging or kissing on him so much. I get so irritated when she gets all in my baby's face ready to be the center of his attention and everyone else's. All of my smiles and sweet names for her are fake because I want her to feel comfortable with me, but inside sometimes I'm seething.
Is it normal to always be a little irritated with someone's child when you're a first time mom???

(Sorry its so long, I've been depressed over it.)

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  • Mando

    "I'm probably just complaining" is about right. Don't understate the changes you've been going through with a baby, move in with boyfriend, blended family etc..

    And step back. If those are big changes for you, imagine what they are to a five year old.

    Be gentle, loving and kind, as this will build a trusting and constructive bond with the child. Redirect her but avoid negative interactions and ignore any of hers.

    You really need to step back and let go of some of the bad feelings you are building up. You don't need her approval - and again - she is a child so put her silly behaviour in perspective and give it time.

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    • VioletTrees

      This is really great advice! Good job.

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    • Cola927

      Thank you. I always, pause when she says something... not quite so nice. She is only a child and not even mine so I hardly ever say anythong unless it is very serious. I understand fully that it must be very confusing for her, so i always play with her, have little child conversations with her, play games, show her attention... so on. I've come to realize that my feelings were stemming from a small silly jealousy. Being in a very new relationship and being a new mother was making me emotional, and i feel that I might've been going through a little phase where I needed to know that I was loved, and needed attention; feelings of insecurity. Boyfriend and I finally sat down one night and had a heart to heart (not about his little girl because she isn't a problem at all, my feelings were), and talked about the changes in our relationship. And I found my bad feelings draining away. We are all good now, thank you very much for your sound input. :)

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  • VioletTrees

    Little kids almost never like to clean their rooms, though.

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  • she has a little brother who she wants to hug and kiss all the time? that is nice not bad, as mando says give it time

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  • Terence_the_viking

    She's probably acting out because of the baby.

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  • Rabes87

    I can understand getting frustrated with a child - I feel like that is a normal feeling experienced by a majority of parents. When that frustration turns to hate though, that is when it is a problem.

    I have a stepdaughter (Mia) and sometimes she expects whatever she wants when she wants it. Step parents have to learn to say no and that giving step children whatever they want does mean they will end up loving you. I used to hate saying no and never wanted to seem like the bad guy, but I realized if I didn't she would become a spoiled brat and would walk all over me. Giving her whatever she wants will only make things worse in the future.

    How old is your step daughter? My stepdaughter is 8 and she hates cleaning her room (no kid actually enjoys that).

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    • Rabes87

      Also, that rolling of the eyes thing is happening too. But whenever she does it she gets called out on it and punished. How is your boyfriend at disciplining her? If he never disciplines her and always let's that stuff slide, he needs to stick up for you and stop those habits ASAP.

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      • Cola927

        Thank you, you're right. I don't call her out on it really, but you're right about her father. He would definately be the best one to get through to her. I feel that someone might be saying something to her on the side though, she will be very careful and respectful at other times even when we are alone. She will say yes maam, no maam, ect, and ask my permission for things cincering her brother and other things. That makes me feel happier to let her hang out with him and have little responsibilities with her brother, and we get along much better then. He is almost like a reward to her for good behaviour.

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    • Cola927

      Thank you, she's 6. Overall, she's a very sweet girl, especially when she wants to be, lol. I see that some people have the misconception that I "hate" her, which is the furthest thing from the truth. I love this little girl, truely, I only had bad, strange feelings that I couldn't understand or put my finger on at times. What helps me out sometimes is remembering that she has her own mother that is very actively in her life and that it is not my job to be her mother, otherwise it might be perceived that I am trying to take her mother's place, which I am not. I only want us all to get along and for everyone to get proper attention and to share and for everyone to know that they are deeply loved. I know that we won't ALWAYS get along, that there will be a time or two that we might bump heads in the future. It was only important to me that I make the best steps to the best of my knowledge and ability. I want to be a good mom to both children and a good (one day) wife. I'm sure that it will come with time and experience and making a few mistakes along the way and learning from them.
      I really appreciate your input.

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  • BooPup

    Are you that awful fat lady featured on Dr. Phil who talked about your stepdaughter and how much you hate her? How you feel raped when she hears you and your man make love? Sure sounds like it.

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    • Cola927

      Excuse you, how very rude of you. Rape is never a casual thing it is very serious, and I am disgusted firmly and truly when someone uses the word "rape" out of context. I myself was raped, and i can tell you that it is most certainly NOT a laughing or casual thing. I do not watch Dr. Phil, I find that many of the people on those shows take their issues to extreme measures and do extreme things. My life is complicated and private enough, I would never display myself in such a distasteful light as to put myself on national television (though this does not apply to all). I came onto this site because I needed someone to talk to, someone to give me a little advice in my temporary moment of distress. Stop and think of how you might feel being in a similar situation, with its joys, fears, insecurities, and irritations. I am fully aware that part of my feelings were wrong, I also understand why I felt the way that i did, i felt that I had no ally. I understand that i am in a new relationship, a new family, and with that comes more than new responsibilities, it also comes with large emotional monsters. That does not make me a bad person, that makes me normal, and a good person, a smart person will stop and ask for help when they are feeling ovrrwhelmed, a bad person acks rashly, speaks thoughtlessly, and judges others, never trying to change. That is not me, so my advice would ve to read the top again, and see where I am at, see that ive done no wrong, and ask yourself how you woild feel, what you would do in my shoes.
      You've said nothing encouraging or good for advice, please think twice before you post another comment to the next perso.

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  • BlueJeansWhiteShirt

    Of course it's normal.
    She will act up because you are not her mum and you are with her dad. Before you came along she probably had all her dads attention and now she has to share him with you and a new baby. She is a little girl and little girls get jealous.
    Jealous children can be annoying since they'll do anything for attention, including nasty name calling. But you have to remember it's not her fault. She is a child and does not understand this adult situation. When she gets older and understand more she'll probably be embarrassed over her behaviour. But you have to remember she's only a child and probably is feeling confused and left out. You just have to carry on tolerating it and as she gets older, things will change for the better. You'll probably end up having a good relationship together.

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    • Cola927

      Thank you! Your answer was the most amazing, wise, and encouraging one yet. I really appreciate it. :) Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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  • Lilim

    Listen, you need to lay down the law.You shouldn't let the kid backtalk you or else she'll be walking all over you.

    You and the baby are new people that she needs to adjust to.You need to make sure she understands you are an authority figure and not just the nice lady daddy's dating anymore.But don't ostracize her or she'll just resent you.And that could damage your relationship with both of them.

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    • Cola927

      Thank you very much. I think that she is really starting to respect me, but I will definately keep that in mind the older that dhe gets and if we ever have trouble or a misunderstanding in the future.

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  • Nokiot9

    That little girl is gonna grow up to be a Prada binging, cocaine snorting, pole swinging, future trophy wife if u guys aren't careful. Entitlement can be a very dangerous thing when instilled at a young age. If ur son or daughter grows up thinking that everyone owes them something and that they're better than everyone else, I almost can bet u that she/he will never become a productive member of society. And people shrug it off and say, "she's just a kid", freakin idiots.

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  • moomus

    Agree with all of above

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  • Phycokitty

    it sounds like the same thing i went thru while prego i absolutly despisd that child so much i moved out

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    • Cola927

      Wow. Maybe your situation was much worse than mine, and I am very terribly sorry that you felt that way, and felt strongly about it enough to leave. To be perfectly honest, I've felt that way a time or two before myself, but what kept me from putting those thoughts into action was knowing that my boyfriend overall is a very good and decent man, and that she is just a child and thankfully still young enough that we can work and grow out of these stages in our lives together. I really hope the best for you, and that everything turns out for you. Unlike many that would stop and judge you, and not understand by being in the same situation; I can honestly say that I hear you, and I understand. Take care and I hope the best for you and your new baby. Mine is my little pride and joy.

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  • SangoNyappy

    If you're gonna act nice forever she won't change. You have to tell her to stop being like this. Or maybe I'm wrong I don't know, I just fucking hate kids.

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  • Darkoil

    She is taking the piss! Lock her in her bedroom without food or water until she tidies it.

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