I'm a stay at home older mum to 4 children from 12yrs to 3. Since the birth of my fourth I have never really regained my health and am plagued by colds and illnesses that last longer than they should. Before Christmas I had bronchitis for 6 weeks with my gp changing antibodies weekly before he found one that worked. I then had 3 weeks clear before falling ill bang on cue on Christmas eve. When I went to the doctor he said that I was suffering from really serious sleep deprivation and given youngests inability to stay in her bed OR even to actually need sleep like a normal 3 year old I would agree with him.
After a lot of discussion my dh has taken a very well paid job in Iraq which entails 6 weeks out there and 2 weeks home. Privately between us mums netters I actually think its easier slightly. Nevertheless he (and my mum who lives 2 hrs away) feel I should get some help in. But I have no idea what kind of help to get. My eldest is aspergic and at a special school my second is typical, my 3rd they can't tell whether he's aspergic or adhd but is incredibly endearing and wouldn't be a problem but my 4th - the 3 year old is the actual reincarnation of Enid Blyton's naughty little sister and though cute to read about is absolutely hell to parent. I don't really need a lot of help during the day, its first thing in the morning and the start of the school run until 8.00 when I've got at least 3 of them into bed. Is a mums help the right option and how do you go about finding such a person?
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Wills · 06/01/2013 21:22
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