Not Driving Away!

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P1 splashing in the paddling pool and P2 having a nap. So pleased to be back and they are so pleased to be with each other again.

Can't believe we got to 1000 posts! You need to change your nn now too don't you wylye ?!

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You are right magi they are pushing it too far at the moment and need to know it can't go on. They can't sleep without one another, otherwise different bedtimes would be an idea.

Having moments where I feel like I'm drowning with everything that has to be done and in need of a life jacket... There just aren't enough hours in the day...

Hope it's less rainy with you than it is here. Totally miserable day here-so dark already

Oh and wine always appreciated... The odd glass when feeding won't hurt!

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I survived bedtime on my own!

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But p3 v unsettled so no chance to enjoy the fact it went ok! Surely he will sleep soon....?!

[magimedi]

Well done with bedtime and hope P3 sleeps soon.

VIle day here - felt like it never got light.

You have less than 50 posts left on this thread - you'd better start thinking of a title for thread three soon........... Driven by three? Driving by numbers?
Driving through the night? (I hope not the latter!)

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I am still here but so tired as p3's cold has meant I'm averaging about an hours sleep a night and then running around after the other pumblettes and trying to keep on top of cleaning washing etc. Wondering how long I can function on so little sleep.

[magimedi]

Poor you - hope things get better soon.

Don't worry too much about the cleaning - as long as it's not reaching health hazard levels it can all be done when you are feeling a bit more rested.

It's like painting the bloody Forth Bridge anyhow - so skip whatever you can.

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Turns out now is the point sleep deprivation results in uncontrollable sobbing and an inability to cope. He's screamed since 7. I can't cope. I feel such a failure. I can't calm him. I can't help him sleep. And the other pumblettes are screaming at night too. I'm such a failure.

[magimedi]

YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE!

You need some help & quickly.

Either Mr P has to take some time off work or you need someone to come in & help with the P's while you have a nap.

Don't go back to where you were post P2, sweetie, if necessary get to the doctor & back on to some medicine.

I'll check in regularly today.

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I know I can't go on like this and the last thing I want to do is be like I was post p2. I feel so much better and normal this time around nearly all of he time until it hits the middle of the night and sheer sleep deprivation. I am sure it's the lack of sleep that's cussing all of this l but don't know how to change that when p3 is so unsettled all night at the moment. I like my old hv so maybe I will phone her today to typo get some help. Thank you for being here magi

[magimedi]

You sound fine & just sleep deprived. Am most relieved.

Great idea to phone HV & Ithink it's P1 & P2's sleep issues you need to sort out first - you can't do much about P3 at this age.

Can you put P1 & P2 in separate bedrooms? I know you've said they don't want to but maybe you will have to as they seem to be winding each other up/disturbing each other.

Still almost dark here _ I hate November. Have been up since 6.30 but think it's time I got showered & really going instead of reading?Mumsnetting!

I'll be in & out all day.

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Give me a kick and tell me I have to eat in order to feed p3 well. So tired can't face anything

[magimedi]

EAT!! NOW!!

I have just had an egg mayo sarnie.

Boil an egg & eat it. Or crack open a can of tuna & mush it up with some mayo & lemon juice & make a sarnie.

Big bowl of porridge - do in microwave & eat from same bowl.

Part of your fatigue will be low blood sugar - have a chunk of cheese to start with - apparently cheese works on low blood sugar really fast.

Beans on toast - hummus.................................

But please eat - NOW!!!

[magimedi]

I hope you have eaten!

When you next go to shops/do an order try to get lots of easy stuff that you like to eat for your lunch. Soup is good - you can always grate some cheese into it.

And I really hope you get a decent run of sleep tonight.

(((xxx)))

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I did eat something and have managed to cook a lentil and sweet potato curry for later so will have a nutritious meal before the long night ahead. I think p3s cold is slowly improving which is a positive. Fingers crossed for some sleep.... Thank you for stern talking to-it's what I need at times!

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Also after a hideous start with p2 where I could happily have left her in a cupboard, had a lovely day with her

[magimedi]

Hooray!

Are you vegetarian?

Everything crossed here for a good night.

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They've taken bedtime to a whole new level tonight. Still going after one hour twenty minutes. Split them up which has led to more screaming. P2 weed on purpose.

[magimedi]

Hope all is more peaceful by now - I really do think you are going to have to suffer the awfulness of a week or so of splitting them up - it's going to be tough but the rewards may well be there at the end.

Never forget that you are the grown up & boss - not them!

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P3 slept through . Think the cold has almost gone. I've been awake rather a long time as not feeding overnight has resulted in rather painful breasts but some sleep has made such a difference! Still tired but some sleep has made me feel so much more positive!
Must get ready to get pumblettes up and do school run but enjoying the peace!!

[magimedi]

Sleep is amazing, isn't it!

Don't forget to eat!

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They went yo bed! P3 unsettled but at least the older pumblettes behaved.

Any swimming with Adonis?

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Loads of great swimming - have even managed to incorporate some backstroke - which can be sheer torture to me.

Sadly no Adonis (is?)/ Adoniae??

I will say it again - we only have about 26 messages left on this thread - are you going to start another one?

And (internet grandmotherly pressure !) I'll miss you if you don't!!

Sleep well - so pleased to hear about a good bedtime.

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A new thread will be done-promise!

Good work on the backstroke-my favourite stroke.

A good bedtime again for the bigger pumblettes and a good night but p3 seems to be getting another cold so more sleep deprivation beckons....

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Sorry to hear about another cold for P3 - My DS was a snotty babe as well - very trying.

But good to hear about better bedtimes - that you can have some control over, colds you can't.

Look forward to brand new thread.

I hate backstroke - feel like I'm floundering & worry about not going in a straight line with it - can't do it if am sharing a lane - can't bear to bump into Adonis/ae - well not that way!

Front crawl is my favoured stroke - I can do it quite well now.

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I always used the lights or something on the ceiling to keep me straight-always more of a pain when I was outside, the clouds were never straight for me!

Really wish this rain would go away.

All I wanted to do was have a long bath today away from all the pumblettes but all the cleaning seemed to get in the way...and now will be feeding for quite some time... . I love them dearly but some peace would be lovely!! And not peace in a bath rather than peace at the supermarket!!