Just need a hand hold.

[overthinker001]

Morning. Not really looking for advice just somewhere to vent and a handhold.

I am in the absolute trenches with parenting at the moment. I have a 18month DS and 7month DD (I also have older children but they are easy) neither of the babies sleep so I am running on absolute empty at the moment. Last night I shut my eyes for about 3 hours but was a broken 3 hours. My husband drives a lorry so can’t even share the night times really as would be dangerous for him. I just don’t get a single second to myself ever. I know it’s my fault for having 2 so close but my god it is hard work 😂 we are going through a very clingy phase with DD at the moment and she only wants me. I’m just feeling so overwhelmed and needed to get it off my chest.
I have family but I don’t like to ask for help as I’m the one that had the babies so don’t like to give them to someone else to look after unless I really need to.
it is our wedding anniversary in 2 weeks and we are actually going for lunch, just us. Counting down the days!

Anyway. What’s everyone’s plans on this miserable day?

Bless you I can’t even imagine

Could your older ones help while you get a bath etc just to relax a bit? X

I think you should give in and ask for some help. Maybe they could take the little ones out in the buggy for an hour so you could have a bath and get some peace and quiet? It’s not a weakness to ask for help and they would probably be delighted.

Thank you. I’ve just developed a way of thinking that I chose this life so I should just get on with it.

the older ones I think would definitely help if I asked but again I feel bad asking. Maybe I should try and change my way of thinking.

Family would love to help

Take all the help! ❤️