To want to run away from my family...

[butterflyexperience]

I love my Dh and my dc so much.
But I've had enough.

Enough of the crying, screaming, having to tell them off, not having enough money, not having any money to spend on myself

I've spent the last 2 weeks either ill or looking after ill dc

Anyone else ever feel like just leaving?
Is there a solution to this?

Or am I just a bitch?

Where will you go? Can I come with you? :o

You need a break that's for sure. And that's nothing to do with how much you love your family!

Alldirections - of course!

A break sounds wonderful - not sure I can get sway for 6 months though
Would live to sod off travelling for 6 months

Live = love

Once I've popped this second one out (couple of weeks) I'll be al

Is everyone better now? Hopefully things will become easier.
You're not a bitch btw. I'm sure we all feel like that from time to time.

Once I've popped this second one out (couple of weeks) I'll be along too. Somewhere with lots of quiet dark rooms & soft music would be a nice place to start...

No - me Dh and one dc are still ill

YANBU to want it. Is there any chance of a decent day in bed lie in? Or a day to yourself? A night off?

Gaviscon - yes a dark quiet room sounds bliss!!

Dh has banished me to bed whilst he sorts the dc out for bed

Oh and I've been horrid to Dh too

oh, I totally understand you. Though have myself felt like a bitch for feeling it (not judging you here by the way)

My very kind, insightful and totally undervalued DH bought me a trip home to see an old friend, catch up with my parents and have two good night's sleep as a Xmas present. I have other friends who gifted each other a night (alone) in the hotel in our town, just to have a good night's sleep.

Maybe a night, or even a few hours off would help. Is this an option for you and your family situation? It most certainly doesn't make you a bad parent. No-one questions dads for going out to work/away on business trips etc.

You need some time to yourself. I have a friend who regularly just ups and leaves dc with DH when she has had enough. She wanders around town, gets a coffee and then comes back 2-3 hours later feeling much more in control.
I tend to lock myself in the bathroom, with bubbly bath, a good book and a large glass of wine.

I'm having a night out tomorrow with some friends but I need more than that

I want would like 1 month on a holiday either by myself or a friend

Sbb - what a lovely Dh you have!
And your friends sound lovely too

Thetoken - your friend had the right idea me thinks, and your baths sound lush

Hmm I'm starting to realise that I need better quality regular down time.

true butterfly, but just like you I don't always show him enough appreciation...