We have a 4 month and 3.7yr old DS's
I love them both so much but some days feel like it is a real struggle to feel happy about looking after them both.
The eldest's behaviour can be a little challenging at times and we had to leave a soft play session this morning after he became a bit aggressive toward another child (however, it was 6 of one etc etc) but we now have a chat before going anywhere about how he is expected to play with others and if he doesn't listen to mommy or daddy and acts inappropriately then we will have to go home.
I had to do the same last Sunday (I posted about it then)
I know it's the right thing to do, but its now going to make for a very long day at home with the 2 as DH is off to work shortly (he works horrible shifts which I find tough as i rarely get a lie in)
All in all, I just feel a bit low. I didn't expect it to be a rose garden but sometimes question if I was meant to be a mother at all.
I just have settled eldest for a sleep (thank The Lord!) and take myself off for a cry.
Does anyone else ever feel like this? Some days it's great, but I generally feel tired and like I could just run away for the day!
I know that I need to make some time just for me and am working in this. I go back to work in 2 weeks so am getting my head around that and trying to get some jobs done whilst I still have chance around the house (3.7yr old goes to nursery 2 days a week)
I suffered mild pnd after our first and know the things I need to do to tackle it (make time to relax an time to myself) and I am actually enjoying it more this time on the whole.
Sorry to waffle, just needed to get it out of my head!
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ladypop · 18/08/2013 13:16
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