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To think mat leave is bloody hard

29 replies

AllyRose10 · 16/03/2025 12:53

Currently ill with flu whilst on maternity leave. No one to look after baby tomorrow. DH has to work. But of course if he was ill… he would get the day off with no baby to look after.

exhausted by the night wakings whilst sick, nose blocked as if it was by glue so literally can’t breathe through nose and so can’t sleep, cobblestone throat, ears ache, and how am I supposed to survive all this with no relay?

😭

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SemperIdem · 16/03/2025 12:57

That sounds horrible op. Can he at least take on more baby duties today so you can rest?

If you’re really struggling, it’s worth talking to him about taking the day tomorrow (if it’s affordable for you as a family) to help as well.

BarneyRonson · 16/03/2025 12:55

Being a mum is a huge amount of work, for years and years and years. Then your children criticise you for not being perfect.

SherlockHomies · 16/03/2025 12:55

Has it not entered either of your minds that he should maybe take tomorrow off and do some parenting while you're ill?

doodahdayy · 16/03/2025 12:54

Are you breastfeeding? If not can dh do some of the night wakings?