I did it!

[Mylittlesandwich]

I'm very proud of myself. Suffered bad PND and crippling anxiety after DS was born. DH has been off work for most of the time since then because of furlough and then losing his job. He's just started a new full time job and I'm anxious about coping on my own.

A huge issue for me was managing to cook with DS around. He's 16 months and loves his food so he yells at you while you cook. Just the thought of having to feed us both makes me feel sick. I usually make a snack and DH gives him a hot meal at lunch time if I'm fending for myself despite being a capable cook.

Tonight I cooked chicken stir fry from scratch. Not much I know but I'm proud of me and wanted to share. It's a real boost and has made me think maybe I can do this.

Well done! That sounds like a massive achievement! You can totally do this!

Would you have time during the day when DS is napping to prep or even cook a meal so you aren’t stressing too much? Then can just reheat in the evening.
Although sounds like you managed really well this evening

Brilliant, well done! Hope you enjoyed it

You can totally do this. I'm in exactly the same boat but I have 2 year old twins. DH went back to work today and we're all still alive, result! We'll done us (although I've cheated and have potatoes for mash, shop bought pies and green beans on for tea so well done you xx

Well done Ops you can do this

well done OP
you can do this/it

👍🌻 well done you !!! Enjoy.

Thanks everyone, it wasn't anything fancy, chucked a bit of lemongrass in that I had loitering about. DS tucked in and then had a wee yoghurt. We've now done bath time and a story and he's just drifting off to sleep in my arms. I know these are normal things that parents up and down the country do day in day out but anxiety is a dick.