I have a 2 year old she wakes up early .. is a struggle to get down for a nap , refuses the cot, I have to lie next to her on the bed until he drops off but this can take up to 40 minutes and usually involves me having to put him into his cot up to 3 times ( otherwise he keeps getting off the bed ) he has been difficult with naps and sleep from birth.
I work 2 days ( 2 x 12.5 ) shifts from home in a call centre so have constant calls coming through , I hate my job ( toddler goes to nursery for half of this shift partner has her the rest - in the house so of course she go to bed etc while I'm still on duty so the shift feels like it's never going to end )
So I have 2 issues at the moment I feel I am either
- At home stressed with toddler
2 At home stressed with work
A few years ago I worked for nhs and stupidly was lured into a call centre role ( better pay) so although I am on the professional register I feel like I have totally messed up
I can't enjoy being home with toddler because I am always thinking I am a failure , she whinges if I put her in the pram, if we walk she goes all over the place not in my direction and reins are no good because she just sits himself down on the ground . Most meal times toddler just picks and leaves most of it , when I am trying to cook she is at my knees begging to be picked up shaking my body . Same when I am trying to get dressed .
I feel like nothing is enjoyable