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to feel annoyed at situation? Am I being a cow?

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cheekymonk · 17/02/2010 17:13

Evening All.
DS (5)has got that sickness bug and was off yesterday as sick in the night before. He feels/looks bit better today but still not 100%, bless him.
I work pt, 26 hours per week and had booked him into holiday club this week as not much leave left to take and plan to have a week at Easter with him with plans of Legoland or Butlins or something too!
DH is in navy and away so childcare all down to me.
Its just that today was a big thing at work, I was supposed to be involved in a disciplinary meeting for another employee and was looking forward to learning the HR processes etc. I just feel really FRUSTRATED at it all going tits up. Of course, DS can't help being ill and he is rarely ill but its the thought of being hemmed in all bloody day again!
I know how awful and selfish that sounds and I think it is the circumstances around it, as I said DH being away, family all away and no adults to talk to. My Mum is ringing constantly to check he is ok but seems to fail to understand why I feel fed up and comments of ' oh great you can watch Loose Women and Jeremy Kyle' Well fucking marvellous! My life is thus complete, eh?? I just feel like its easy to be reasonable/sympathetic when your miles away and not the one dealing with it. DH too is really busy at work and his life just goes along as normal too. I felt guilty about using a club in half-term as it is... I just feel really pissed off and like I am being a right cow? Would you agree??

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youremindmeofthebabe · 17/02/2010 17:31

You are a bit, cos its not DS fault, and he is probably as upset as you. Are you really just missing support?

agedknees · 17/02/2010 17:32

No, you are not being a cow.

You are a stressed out working (outside of home), on your own most of the time parent. Go easy on yourself.

You where looking forward to learning something new at work. Good for you for enjoying your work.

Hot bath, bottle of wine. Thats my prescription for you.

cheekymonk · 17/02/2010 17:36

Yes I did actually go upstairs for a bit because I felt so cross and didn't want to take it out on a poorly ds. I know it is the situation I am annoyed with, not DS. Thanks for diff outlooks. Have got the wine out already!

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