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Really struggling

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DueyCheatemAndHow · 03/11/2021 19:12

Broke my right arm 3 weeks ago at work. Their reaction has been shit. Applied for a pay rise a few months ago and didn't get it. Feel really undervalued

In laws are coming this weekend. Haven't seen FIL for 14 months. Don't like them and DS will play up for them

DS is 3 and hyper. Nanny has suggested he may have ADHD. He's so full on.

Baby and I have a cold and feel rotten..she woke every 90 mins last night and is currently crying with DH

DS has a stomach issue and I've done so much clearing up of poo my hands are cracked.

DH has to stay away overnight for work tomorrow and won't be back til after bedtime on Friday.

My parents are mentally unstable and it's a really hard relationship.

I'm just defeated.

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Comedycook · 03/11/2021 19:14

Oh gosh, that sounds tough. Are your in laws generally helpful? Or the type who expect to be waited on? Hopefully the former and you can tell them you're struggling and hopefully they'll help you out Flowers

RockingMyFiftiesNot · 03/11/2021 19:17

Where do you live OP (roughly eg South East/North West). If you're anywhere near me I'll PM you and will happily come and help you.

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DueyCheatemAndHow · 03/11/2021 19:17

They are helpful but there's a big dose of 'not how we did it' when it comes to parenting

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DueyCheatemAndHow · 03/11/2021 19:18

@RockingMyFiftiesNot oh you're a love - I'm south east

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IHateCoronavirus · 03/11/2021 19:19

It sounds as if you are having a tough time of it. Who wouldn’t be defeated under those circumstances? It is bloody admirable you have been cleaning up poo at all!
If in-laws are going to be more hindrance than help, would they be put off by the risk of catching DS’s upset tummy Wink

RockingMyFiftiesNot · 03/11/2021 19:20

@DueyCheatemAndHow am actually gutted that I'm at the other end of the country. Hopefully the support you get off this thread will help you, you've a lot on your plate

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DueyCheatemAndHow · 03/11/2021 19:20

Thank you, that's kind.

They live over 400 miles away so the trip is planned. Will be the first time FIL has met his 'granddaughter' (DH isn't his bio son)

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Comedycook · 03/11/2021 19:21

@DueyCheatemAndHow

They are helpful but there's a big dose of 'not how we did it' when it comes to parenting
Then accept all help offered and if they do things differently than you for a couple of days then so be it...
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DueyCheatemAndHow · 03/11/2021 19:22

Oh they wouldn't step in - they are just a bit passive aggressive

FIL will do nothing.

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