overwhelmed........

[Podmog]

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Pod,just wanted to say I sympathise. I had a weekend of very ill children, they're just about over it now, but now I'm sick and Dp has just gone away for work. Can imagine how hard the home situation is, we are 5 of us in a very small 2 bed. Things might be stressful for you for a while, but concentrate on when the work is finished and you all have a bit more space. I also have an 8 mo sharing my bed so understand what that's like, you should just try and nap whenever you get a chance, without feeling guilty.

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No you're not. Too many people busy winding each other up at the moment .
I know slightly how you feel. Since we moved into our house I have been unhappy. We're constantly trying to do it up as it was so vile when we bought it (was cheap and we had delusions of grand designs/property ladder - not factoring in children!!) My dds fight loads. This w/e and previous week we've been working our t*ts off to get the place decent for my friends to visit. This has caused so much stress, I've been going to work at nights, working on house at w/e/nights off/looking after children and I'm exhausted. Had an interview for a promotion at work so I can help us to dig our way out of this house. BUT because of all this housework I was given no time to prepare (couldn't dye my grey hairs/file nails/shave legs etc - the confidence boosters) So I have resentment that I feel my feelings and needs are always at the bottom of the list.
It's mostly tiredness and you must be exhausted. Try and grab a nap during the day if poss. Don't feel guilty about it. You're no good to anyone if you're under the weather. Be good to yourself
x

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Is there anyone who can take any of them off your hands for a few hours? Or a friend you can visit (they'll be guaranteed on best behaviour if someone else is around - mine always are).
Can your DH help out more when he's at home?
Failing that, bribe them with chocolate, dvd and slob out yourself if front of the tv!!

I feel for you Podmog.

I think people underestimate how important it is to have peaceful surroundings. It's like torture if you never relax.

Remember when the dcs are ill, the recovery period is often worse than the illness. They are just as cranky and whingey but with renewed energy!

You CAN do it. You are doing it. You need some support, do you have any?

{hugs} Podmog, you know where I am if you need me...

I always feel worse when I'm tired and ill. Second the idea of someone else helping out, if at all poss...

Aw Podmog, I really feel for you, have you any family nearby that could lend a hand?

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Not got anything constructive to say really, but couldn't bear not to post.
Things are bound to get better,ask for help and keep asking until you get it. Is your health visitor any good? Doctor?
Not sure what to suggest but keep posting and someone will be sure to have something to offer you.
Second the 'be kind to yourself'. You are a worthwhile person, you are a good mum. Believe it.
Praying for you.

How you doing Podmog?