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To want a day off

18 replies

redrollers · 12/02/2011 07:38

I love my child with all my heart. But I am so tired. I just want to sleep. Just half a day would be ok

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TrinityMotherOfRhinos · 12/02/2011 07:49

YANBU

I regularly feel like I just need to stop the world and get off

everything is so constant

there is never a break from anything

needafootmassage · 12/02/2011 07:50

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justcarrots29 · 12/02/2011 07:59

I understand YANBU. I have children all day everyday for months and months and months. It is constant BUT it won't last forever and then we will be upset that it is over probably!

Can you get anyone to them for a day?

WoodysHat · 12/02/2011 07:59

I feel your pain. I constantly feel I'm on a hamster wheel and unable to get off. DH works ridiculously long hours, have no family to help me out, 4 DC and the youngest is ebf so not much chance to escape.

Just an extra hour in bed one morning would be lovely.

You are not alone.

JaxTellersOldLady · 12/02/2011 08:00

I know what you mean, sometimes it can become monotonous.

BlueCollie · 12/02/2011 08:04

My husband is in Afghan and so I am doing all the caring for my son. I feel your pain. I am very lucky and have lots of family and friends. Can they not have your kids overnight and give you a lie in?
My mum is having my son today from lunchtime until lunchtime tomorrow so I can go to friends birthday lunch. I can't wait and it will be me a much needed break and refresh the 'parent' in me.....well the wine will Grin
I am off sick from work and there are lots of times that I would much rather be at work as it is easier than looking after children all day and I only have 1!

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redrollers · 12/02/2011 08:07

Going to my parents next weekend and mum is a star, so should get a lie in. No- one here at all. I'm worried about how few people we have to rely on. Dh is away a lot. And not much use when he is here.I'm just tired and I have a migraine. And have rugbytots and a kids party to go to!!
I shouldn't moan, I've only got one!!
I just want to go to bed and cry. It's just sleep.

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aPixie · 12/02/2011 08:09

Yes yes I know what that's like. Dp works away and is only home 2 days out of 14.

I'm tired, oh so tired. I have no family around to help out so 22 month old starts nursery 2 mornings a week from Monday. Still have the EBF 21 week old to look after though.

He's very fussy with the bottle but will drink if he has to so I've told Dp when he's home next he's having the boys and I'm going into town to get my hair cut. It hasn't been done for 2 years and I'm much looking forward to sitting in a chair and being pampered for a morning and just being Me not Mummy.

LoveBeingADaddysGirl · 12/02/2011 08:10

I completly understand, can I tell you a secret and not be judged? I have the day off work on Monday and I am sending dd to nursery, I will pick her up a bit earlier than normal, but was really looking forward to a day at home completly on my own. Dh came home from work last night and announced he has taken the day off as well so we cam spend it together. I know I should be happy but I am gutted that my one day alone to do nothing has been hijacked. Sad. Is that really bad?

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redrollers · 12/02/2011 08:16

Oh daddysgirl, I completely understand!
I had morning off to deal with builders(and maybe an hours lie-in)and nearly fainted when dh said was going to take a half day too!

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LoveBeingADaddysGirl · 12/02/2011 08:18

Dd is three next month and the only time I have had a day like that was when I was poorly and mum and dad took her for the day, that was about 18mths ago.

epicfail · 12/02/2011 08:32

YANBU

Daddysgirl I would have wept if I were you.

My kids are teenagers, but I work full time and I never, ever get the house to myself. I can go out and have time in my own, or with friends, but I want to be at home alone - to sleep, or potter, or just "be" - in peace and quiet.

BlueCollie · 12/02/2011 08:33

Lovebeingadaddys - shame your day had been hijacked although I am sure you will have a good time. When I am working I work long day and nights. My DH does not live with me during week and I loved the fact that Monday night was just me and I could do what I wanted and not have to speak to anyone if I didn't want to LOL

CuntTrumpet · 12/02/2011 08:35

Wanting - and then getting - some alone time is essential for you to get through, well, life really.

YANBU. Chin up :)

LoveBeingADaddysGirl · 12/02/2011 08:44

Bluec I hear that, dh was meant to be away last night and I was looking forward to watching crap on the telly but then he decoded to leave in the morning. I sound terrible don't I? It's just the two things have come once Blush

LoveBeingADaddysGirl · 12/02/2011 08:49

In fact o have a day off in march, got to use holiday up, I might forget to tell dh.

justasmallglass · 12/02/2011 11:01

YANBU. Everyone needs "me time", just once in a while.

I went back to work last week, we are lucky as GP's are having him just now. I was dreading it and as crazy as it sounds, I am now loving the break!

OP - enjoy the day whatever happens! Smile

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redrollers · 12/02/2011 14:54

Ds is now asleep on the couch, think i might join him!!

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