This is ridiculous, I know.
I've got two lovely DS's. Ds1 is nearly 4 and DS2 is 2. I'm a SAHM.
It's DS1's last day of pre-school today. We're going in for a little end of year party. He starts reception at that school in September. He's happy and settled there.
So why oh why am I an anxious wreck. I just can't bear the thought of him growing up. His baby/toddler days are over. No more toddler groups, spontaneous park play dates during the week. No pair of shadows behind me. Days dictated by school runs and holidays. I've still got DS2 at home with me, except for the two mornings a week he attends nursery.
I have suffered from anxiety before and can feel my symptoms coming back. I know what advice I'd give to a friend - you'll have lots of lovely time with DS2, the school holidays are long, he's still really little etc. Yet I can't take my advice and I just want to keep him here cuddled up in my bed forever.
Any advice?! I know I sound ridiculous, so please don't come on just to tell me that.
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How do I cope with my child growing up
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istheresomethingwrongwithme · 22/07/2021 05:51
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