I don’t really know how I’m feeling, or if I’m being a turd for feeling this way..
BUT
My DP went back to work after paternity leave this week and god I’ve hated him. Every little thing has infuriated me to the point of thinking could I do all this alone.. is it hormones?!
Example: DP works shifts, so after a day shift came home and said hi to us.. small chit chat. I said can you hold/cuddle/entertain the baby whilst I have a shower. I was literally ten minutes and when I came back there was a dummy in DCs mouth and he was in his nuna leaf chair thing just swaying on his own. He couldn’t even bear to calm/sooth him for 10 minutes before shoving a dummy in. I was livid, after spending most of the day calling/soothing without the need to resort to that. It feels like my efforts are wasted. That was his only interaction really all day/night.
Aside from this, next morning before an evening shift he goes to the gym so then that whole day and night was also just me caring for DC. I just don’t want it to be like this.
I suppose I’m venting too, lonely old business this new parenting during lock down malarkey.
What did I expect it to be like, I’m not really sure but certainly not this.
I said I needed a break whilst in tears this morning before he left and he’s come home with lots of thoughtful gifts.. but.. no break which is what I desperately need.
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Am i resenting my partner for going back to work?
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NameChange564738 · 29/07/2020 22:59
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