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To not really enjoy family life?

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groundhoglet · 19/03/2026 19:20

I have a 6 year old and an almost 1 year old. The baby doesn't sleep well so neither do I. I love them both and they are both great but the shouting and noise in the evening after I've been at work all day is almost unbearable. I find myself getting grumpy with them and trying to get away from them and then I feel really sad about it. Last night the 6 year old spent the night away at a school trip and it was so calm and easy with just the one, even though she had a bout of gastroentiritis. I feel terrible saying it and I love the baby so much but I probably should have stuck to one. Does anyone relate to this?

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ToKittyornottoKitty · 19/03/2026 19:26

groundhoglet · 19/03/2026 19:25

Yes @ToKittyornottoKitty but since he doesn't shout or cry he's the least of my problems

Shame he doesn’t help out with the baby at night though?

groundhoglet · 19/03/2026 19:25

Yes @ToKittyornottoKitty but since he doesn't shout or cry he's the least of my problems

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Catlady007007 · 19/03/2026 19:24

Yes absolutely.

Mine are teens now and I wish on a weekly basis that I'd stuck to one child!

LoveWine123 · 19/03/2026 19:24

Get loop earplugs. It will pass

ToKittyornottoKitty · 19/03/2026 19:23

Is there no dad?