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To find having 2 kids so hard?

28 replies

wanderingwillows · 10/09/2026 17:32

I am 5 months PP and also have a 3yo. My whole life is doing childcare or jobs around the house and not only is it relentless and exhausting but also boring. I hate saying it but it’s how I feel. Does everyone feel like this with 2 kids?! Maybe I’m depressed but I am just not enjoying it.

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ifonlytheydlisten · 10/09/2026 20:06

That’s why people escape back to work

mondaytosunday · 10/09/2026 17:44

Yep - totally agree. It’s never ending drudgery. You have to get through it, get a cleaner if you can afford it, make sure your partner does their fair share and stop trying to keep things at the same standard as before. I’d rather play with my kids than vacuum!

Anuder · 10/09/2026 17:39

Have you a partner around? Will you be going back to work soon?