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I don’t want to do this any more :(

132 replies

Drowwning · 30/03/2024 02:01

Up all night, on all day. I just can’t do it. There are lovely moments and I do love them but I had no idea the level of relentlessness coming for me.

OP posts:
Gummybear23 · 30/03/2024 19:22

Drowwning · 30/03/2024 02:01

Up all night, on all day. I just can’t do it. There are lovely moments and I do love them but I had no idea the level of relentlessness coming for me.

Try pure essential lavendar oil in the bath water.
Also add few drops on their pillow/bedding.

TargetPractice11 · 30/03/2024 19:42

tillylula · 30/03/2024 09:15

Same. I have 3 - 4yo, almost 3, and 7 months.
Dad is unsupportive, sleeps in every day, even work days. Naps in the day. On his computer in spare time from finishing work til bedtime (2am most days). Doesn't help with anything. I have asked for help in his week off over easter and he made it all about him - how he's tired, no one respects him because "he can't sleep in", if he feels less tired and allowed to sleep in he will help more. I'm tired, feeling unappreciated and at the end of my tether. House is a mess always. I'm not asking for much, just he help with the kids.. After dinner, bath time ect.

Sorry for using this to rant.

My god, what is he good for?

mrlistersgelfbride · 30/03/2024 19:52

I had to reply. You poor thing. I haven't read the full thread; I don't blame you for not wanting to do this any more.
Your DH sounds like a mirror image of my 'D' P.
I refused to have a 2nd child with mine (DD is now 6) but I can only image how you feel.
I'm still run ragged but once the child (ren) sleep through the night you feel more equipped to handle whatever the day throws at you.
Take any help offered with both hands.
Be kind to yourself.
X

StormingNorman · 30/03/2024 19:53

Could your DH take them to the park tomorrow while you rest? I’m sorry you feel so shit at the moment.

Gummybear23 · 30/03/2024 19:56

Seems like the only bedrest you would get is if you were an in patient in hospital, for say a good week.

mrlistersgelfbride · 30/03/2024 19:59

Just read your updates OP.
What I do is when I want some time to myself is I prepare everything and spell it out for DDs dad.
Clothes, food ,drinks, what to do with her in x scenario, etc.
Sometimes I compose a long text message days before.
It's shit and totally ridiculous but sometimes men are clueless and lazy and need to be told.
Yes I know this is being a martyr!

Mnk711 · 30/03/2024 21:44

Solidarity from me, similar situation here, a lot of what you've written could be me. Keep joking about leaving the baby in the garden for the night which I never would but the idea of an unbroken night's sleep - living the dream! And a day without a grumpy threenager behaving as if they've gone deaf - bliss. Sadly neither break will be coming my way anytime soon.

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