Does anyone else feel like resigning from the role of MUM

[Mamaalwaysworried]

If I had the chance to quit I would. Find it so exhausting with 1 and 3 year old. Does it ever get easier?

[geekymommy]

I'd like to at least just take a couple of days off!

[endofacentury]

Not really. I'm considering letting my 13yo live with her dad as I cannot stand her and her vile behaviour any more. My 3 year old is a breeze in comparison

[Luckystar1]

1.5 and 3 years here. I’ve had enough. I need 2 weeks holiday!

[RefuseTheLies]

I’ve got a two year old. I’ve been a sahm since she was born, but recently decided that I need to go back to work full time just to get a break from the drudgery of being a Mum. I feel insanely guilty about it but fuck, it is so bloody boring. I’m not having anymore babies. One and done, for sure.

[Didiplanthis]

Oh god I am so glad I found this thread. I just want to run away right now. Mine are 5 and 8. I am feeling such a rubbish parent. I really really don't enjoy the job right now.. ..

[Chosenbyyou]

I have a 10m and a 3y - going to work is honestly the rest I need lol!

I work four days a week and then I am 'off' for three days. I think they should be paying me for the three days really?!!

X

[YoumeandlittleP]

One nearly two year old here and pregnant. SAHM is not for me but I know that nobody will employ a pregnant woman so I'm still looking at a good stretch being trapped at home. I wonder if there's something wrong with me and the way I feel daily.

[Chosenbyyou]

Youmeandlittle there is nothing wrong with you!

I don't want to be a SAHP - I honestly couldn't think of anything I would less like to do. Work makes me feel like a person other people want to talk to! There is nothing wrong with that its just how I feel. Some people want to be a SAHP and that suits them.

I got through both my maternity leaves and am glad they are done! Do you have a plan for the future to ensure you are working towards what you want to do? :) xx

[YoumeandlittleP]

Chosen - that makes me feel a bit better!

I have a good career base and I know that I could find work again, which is a positive.
Definitely something to focus on for the newborn phase!

[ScattyCharly]

i think it gets a little easier but then harder again in a different way
a toddler is a hazard to themself so very stressful
an 8yo is very very easy to look after ime
however a stroppy 12yo not so much

[Iloveadrianmole]

Each stage has it's own challenges. I'm a single mum to a 12 and 14 year old. That's hard. Sometimes I struggle to keep it together. I just start to think I've got it together and then today I sat at parents evening with my tits out (unintentionally of course - wardrobe malfunction). It's definitely easier when they're more independent though!

[StinkyMcgrinky]

Sons are 18 months and 3 years. I think they conspire against me every morning and decide how they're going to wear me down that particular day. They like to club together and get me until I am on my knees and then, just when I'm ready to throw in the towel, they kiss my cheek and stroke my hair and I'm right back in the game.

Bastards