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AIBU?

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To be hiding from my baby?

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CesareBorgiasSkeletonOnesie · 02/01/2018 15:22

I'm actually only about three feet behind him, but he's strapped into his high chair and occupied by a rattly thing and can't see me. Which is great, because as soon as he does see me he neeeeeds to be picked up. This way I have a chance of managing a bit of coffee in peace. I've trained the three year old to replace the rattle when he chucks it on the floor...
I love him dearly, obviously, and he's generally a very easy baby but this week he's turned into an absolute cling monster and I'm at my wits end. Also thought DS1 was due back at nursery today and when we got there it was dark and clearly not open, so my plans to sort out the shit-tip that is my life flat have gone by the wayside and he is eating crisps and bouncing on the sofa and watching Netflix while I sit here and whinge and survey the mess. I woke DH up earlier (sleeping after night shift) by bursting into tears when I couldn't find the sling as there is currently no other way of getting the baby to nap. So yes, AIBU?
(And when would it be reasonable to wake DH up and hide from them both properly...?)

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Xmasbaby11 · 03/01/2018 23:41

Yanbu op! I used to feel like that when I was on mat leave with baby and toddler. They are 3 and 5 now and still shout mummy from all over the house, hound me down etc. They are ever so cute but it's quite claustrophobic!

Proudmama123 · 03/01/2018 23:42

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Elsiejane · 03/01/2018 23:48

Im glad your child isnt ill, i do hope things get better for you and that it will all work out. i know i dont understand your circumstances at all, but do try keep going for the sake of your child. I cant really give much advise especially as i dont know whats going on but please dont give up! Maybe talk to someone, possibly a professional or your GP, they may be able to at least help you look after yourself? Im sorry i cant help, i wish you all the best Flowers

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2018SoFarSoGreat · 04/01/2018 00:21

Proudmama Flowers

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Stolenchoccies · 04/01/2018 00:32

cesare yanbu everyone needs a break. It's bloody exhausting. Be easy when nursery is back and weather is nicer. Sending you virtual coffee

Stolenchoccies · 04/01/2018 00:33

proud

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Stolenchoccies · 04/01/2018 00:35

proudmama123 other people are allowed to complain that they are exhausted and need a rest. That is ok.

Some people are very seriously ill, that doesn't mean people aren't allowed to complain about a bad cold.

Can you start a thread of your own? I'm sure you'd get lots of support and understanding on it.

Heartofglass12345 · 04/01/2018 00:36

Oh my god i hide from my kids all the time especially if i want to eat chocolate or biscuits 😂

Stolenchoccies · 04/01/2018 00:37

heart don't you think kids are born with a sort of chocolate detection radar? Grin don't hear being called for dinner etc but can hear a Maltesers pack open

Heartofglass12345 · 04/01/2018 00:39

Haha definitely! They have supersonic hearing when it comes to a packet rattling 😂

Stolenchoccies · 04/01/2018 00:42

It's the only responsible thing to do...choc is unhealthy so adults must dave the kids from it.

Imaginosity · 04/01/2018 00:42

I hide from my 15 month old a lot- as she is perfectly content until she sees me- and then starts whining. I face her away from me in the buggy too and she doesn't cry and give out then.

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Greensleeves · 04/01/2018 00:55

Maybe start your own thread Proudmama?

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Greensleeves · 04/01/2018 01:09

Because it's really inappropriate for you to come onto a thread where someone is asking for support and unload your completely unrelated experience in an attempt to guilt-trip them and invalidate their feelings.

If you start your own thread, you will get support for your own difficulties, which have nothing to do with this one.