I don't want to give too much specific info as it will become outing so apologies if a bit vague but basically I am a full time SAHM with 3 dcs including a baby (2 at school). Since having my third dc, I feel like everything has suddenly become much harder.
This isn't a working mum/stay at home mum debate, this is specific to my situation and I feel like I am currently parenting (or doing some child related activity or housework) around the clock.
DH works full-time, is very hands on with the dcs and helps in the house, can't grumble really but it is just the logistics of things, for example one or the other dc has an activity, there is a push to get a meal on the table before or after said activity, bedtime routine for younger child and if as there is more frequently, an evening activity for one or the other of the dc, I can't hand baby over to dh who is ferrying children about, to get a bit of a break.
I have hobbies I like to pursue (shan't name them) but I literally squeeze them in, so that I maintain something for me, luckily the dc fit around one particular hobby, usually when baby naps and the other two are at school. Breath.
Don't want to hand little one over to nursery etc. no extended family, this is a new normal at least for the time being for me. Younger children are hard work; they naturally absorb time and physical energy and I like to give baby time and attention, so tend to let the housework slide a bit. I am an older mum but I don't think it is baby exactly that is tiring, I think it is running around after the other two dc as well and everything combined. A lot of people my age have older children now and are kicking back, things are as they are and it is worked out that I have had children later in life, in hindsight which is a wonderful thing, I would have had them earlier.
I am grateful to have my dc, very grateful but I want to be allowed to say, this is proper hard work isn't it?
Anyone?