To be finding two children overwhelming and want some time to myself?

[raininginbaltimore]

First proper solo day with two dc (ds is 2.11 and dd is 3 weeks). A number of incidents, including ds pooing himself (he has been potty trained with no accidents for at least two months), ds falling off a stool (a high ikea one) and hurting himself, me locking us out of house in rain.

I am shattered, the house is a shit tip. I still need to empty and reload dishwasher and do bottles for night feeds. I just want a bath and to read in bed or something.

But dd is a "4th trimester" won't be put down baby. I know it is normal, I know she is only small. She has spent whole day in sling. DH is working until 3.30am.

I feel overwhelmed that every day will be like this. I am so shattered. I just want a bath. Or just to be on my own, with two arms or no sling.

oops we replied to you on your other thread. Go easy on yourself with respect to the state of the house - just to what is absolutely necessary and get your DH involved as much as you can. Repeat ad infinitum it does get better & its just a phase. Have you got DS down for some childcare when he gets his 15 free hours? That will make a difference.

sounds like a tough day - honestly, it will only get better from here on. Get your bottles done, don't bother with the dishwasher, go to bed and read with the baby tucked in bed next to you.

I bet tomorrow will be a better day. Hang on in there.

it will get easier.