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AIBU?

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To resort to DVDs?

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Elfina · 20/07/2014 15:35

Well I have, and I feel pretty guilty.

DD is 20 months, and as of the last couple of weeks or so, won't nap at home (though will at nursery). We've been out this morning, but after lunch I've stuck bloody baby DVDs on, so that I can do some ironing (I do it extremely infrequently, and only that which is unwearable otherwise!), and try and get ready for the morning.

I work three days a week, and am finishing a professional doctorate too. DH is working condensed hours in an area where people work all the time (academia). He does what he can, an we have a cleaner 2 hours a week but I still feel like I'm drowning!

DD isn't reliable with going to sleep at night either; never before 9:15, and might be fine til I go to bed (not long after as am up at 5:30 to begin 1.5 hour commute), but also might wake every 30 mins, so it's a struggle to do stuff when she's gone to bed, and it's I'm normally ready to drop.

Feel shit about sticking her in front of a DVD, but DH is at work (also stressed about some project people are demanding he sorts out) and I won't have anything to wear tomorrow or eat tonight if I don't...

AIBU? If so, any tips gratefully received!

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EatDessertFirst · 20/07/2014 15:41

YANBU.

If a DVD can get you some quiet time to MN do chores, then use it. It'll give your non-napping DD a bit of down time as well.

I'm not a huge fan of screen time but occasionally, anything that will make LO's sit still for a bit can be a vital tool.

Cyclebump · 20/07/2014 15:41

I'm 35 weeks pg and DS is watching a DVD as DH is working I'm exhausted and hit and DS is tired but well past the nap window. Sometimes it's what is required. Meh.

AliceinSlumberland · 20/07/2014 15:46

I watched a million DVDs when I was a kid, and now have a first class degree and a great job.

She will be fine.

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