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Bring your worries over here, the Night Shift are here to mind them.

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NaomiFromMilkShake · 11/03/2020 10:56

Starting a new thread because the old one is full, I never thought when I started it that it would a) be moved to Classics and b) help so many people.

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MrsMozartMkII · 01/03/2021 21:13

Oh lass. Hang on in there. Tomorrow take some time to sit and have a wee drink of the tea or coffee variety, and make yourself a plan. Break it down into little bullet point steps.
But for now, just sleep. I'll hold your worries for you tonight.

8090sTv · 01/03/2021 21:28

Love this thread. I'm feeling miserable and can't place it but my fuzzy head due to medication side effects is not helping.
Feeling full of doubts. Job is stressing me out. Will pop them here.

2018SoFarSoGreat · 01/03/2021 21:42

@8090sTv I'm sorry you feel miserable. I also know of job stress.

For now, I can hold both of these for you and let you get some rest. Just let them go.

hellosummersun · 01/03/2021 21:55

Can I drop my anxieties here tonight I'm in bed and just can't shake this panic although I'm not sure exactly what I'm worrying about I will dig deep to try and solve it in the morning , but just need to lose it for now ❤️ thank you lovelies x

2018SoFarSoGreat · 01/03/2021 22:18

oh that is horrid, @hellosummersun.

For now, you just let me hold that feeling, that panic. Get some sleep. It will be clearer when you are rested.

glowingtwig · 05/03/2021 22:18

Is anyone there to hold my worries for me while I sleep? I'm worried we won't be able to have another baby after two miscarriages and feel so old at 40. Every time I close my eyes my heart starts thudding in my ears and I start shaking. Today hasn't been a good day and I just want to be pregnant again.

2018SoFarSoGreat · 05/03/2021 23:13

I'm here, @glowingtwig. I shall hold your worries for you, so that you can rest. I shall also send up good wishes for the future.

Night night. Cozy in and rest. I've got you.

glowingtwig · 09/03/2021 06:24

Thank you so much @2018SoFarSoGreat I had a lovely sleep in the end. Also, yesterday a positive pregnancy test! Very early days so not getting my hopes up...x

2018SoFarSoGreat · 09/03/2021 06:38

Oh that's marvelous on both fronts! I shall quietly cross my fingers for you.

hermionieweasley · 10/03/2021 22:31

Can I drop some worries off please? My DS is 3 and poorly with a nasty ear infection. Super worried about febrile convulsions in the night, laying next to him and every time he moves my heart races. Poor wee thing I'm hoping he feels a bit better in the morning but the night feels long until the sun comes up.
My baby is in other room with DH and also listening out for when he will need to feed and wondering whether DS has noticed I've gone for a short time

dillydallydollydaydream7 · 10/03/2021 22:58

Can I drop one off too please if you all don't mind? It's not a worry as such, but just a sadness. When I was 17 my boyfriend of three years was killed instantly in an RTA; we were practically attached at the hip and were due to go away where I found out he was planning to propose.
I'm now 30, completely happily married with two beautiful dc, but every few months he pops into my dreams and it's as though we're back at the age we were, or the age now, and we're talking and I'm telling him what happened to him, and even though he's there 'in person', even in my dream I know he's passed as his skin is so cold. I always wake from it feeling out of sorts, and then incredibly sad that such a beautiful soul was taken too soon in such a horrific way.

I had the dream last night and just feel so sad that his life was cut short Sad

2018SoFarSoGreat · 10/03/2021 23:32

Hello @hermionieweasley I'll hold your worries for your poor wee man. It is so scary when they are sick and you can't take your eyes off of them. For now, you get whatever rest you can, and I'll hold the worry.

2018SoFarSoGreat · 10/03/2021 23:33

@dillydallydollydaydream7 oh I can hold that sadness. I'm so sorry to hear this. That sounds like something that will always stay with you. The what might have been sadness. I feel you.

I shall hold that sadness tenderly, so that you can get some rest. It is okay. I've got you for now. Cozy in and sleep.

hippychick11 · 10/03/2021 23:34

My worry is never meeting anyone. I knew I was a lesbian at 13 but didn't come out until recently (38 now). Tried to fit myself into the box of being straight for years and sometimes I feel I'll never find love now

2018SoFarSoGreat · 10/03/2021 23:48

Ah @hippychick11 that sounds really hard for you. I shall hold this worry and sadness for you, so that you can rest. I've got you, you can just be.

I shall hold this worry and hope that you find that love.

Poppet1974 · 11/03/2021 00:16

Yes I’ve a worry for the bag..... Dr has told me it’s likely I have MS, it’s totally out of the blue, I have no idea what to expect and am fearful of the future. I need someone to take that worry for a few hours, I’m driving myself mental...... Thank you 😊

colouringindoors · 11/03/2021 00:29

going back to school has caused my son's FND to flare up snd this in top of ptsd, severe pain from bad disc and sciatica, divorcing bipolar ex and i just cant do it any more.

sandybeaches74 · 11/03/2021 00:34

I am lying here worrying about the future. I got divorced in June last year and was lucky enough to save my sanity (just!) and keep the house but as ever, jobs need doing and 2children are expensive. Sometimes it feels like it's all just too hard 😫 I worry that something will happen and I won't be able to keep the house or pay for everything the children need

2018SoFarSoGreat · 11/03/2021 00:55

oh we are having a worrying kind of night here.

@Poppet1974 That's a horrid shock. For now, you can't do anything but wait to learn more. So let me hold this worry and fear and you rest. Just let your body rest, and your mind will follow. Shall send good health wishes for you while holding your worry.

@colouringindoors I'm so sorry you are in pain, physically and mentally. I can hold your fear and worries and let you just focus on getting rest. If I could hold your pain, I would. Pass it to me and we'll give it a good try. Otherwise, cozy up. I've got you. Together we can do this.

@sandybeaches74 it does sometimes feel like it is too much. But you know what? A good night's sleep makes it all look manageable. Small bites. For now, let me just hold onto all that stuff; all of that looming over you. For now, you close your eyes, cuddle up and sleep. That's the way.

I am taking all of these worries, and pain and fear and corralling them here beside me. You all just rest.

Bacardi101 · 11/03/2021 01:02

Can someone hold my worry please, my Dd7 is being interviewed tomorrow for a serious sexual assault from her bastard of a father. I believe her truly and completely and she has no contact with h

Tiredmumno1 · 11/03/2021 01:07

@Bacardi101 you are doing a tremendous job just being there for her and believing her Thanks you are a fantastic mother and your dd is very brave, sending you both love ❤️

Tiredmumno1 · 11/03/2021 01:09

Sorry @Bacardi101 I meant to say I'll hold your worry, and you get some rest tonight.

Bacardi101 · 11/03/2021 01:13

Thank you @Tiredmumno1 it’s means a lot x

wastedyearsandtears · 11/03/2021 01:15

My marriage is over. I found out about an affair and life is not the same. I have known for two years. I cry every day. We were married for 49 years when I found out. I am too old to leave. I feel life has no reason or purpose. I drink. For oblivion

2018SoFarSoGreat · 11/03/2021 01:16

@Bacardi101so sorry to read this. So sorry!

I think I shall offer a helping hand to @Tiredmumno1 to hold onto that one, so that you can try your best to rest. Really, between us we've got you.