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My 2 year old is not coping with DH's deployment

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firstpost · 02/05/2013 14:24

Wasn't sure where to put this really :( We are nearly 2 weeks into a 7 month separation from DH. I am 30 weeks pregnant, and although DH should be present for the birth (planned c section to co-incide with R & R) other than that we are alone until mid november.

We live 2 hours from friends or family. We moved house and nurseries about seven weeks ago, and I realise all this change is going to have a massive impact on my son but things cannot go on as they are.

He is off his food, has a rash that has no known cause - just been given moisturiser. He wont sleep in his bed, instead has to sleep literally on my face. If I move away even a fraction he wakes and cries. He was sent home from nursery as he had cried from 9am to 10.30am without stopping. He stands by the front door pointing and sobbing for Daddy. The nursery have suggested maybe pulling him out as he is not ready, but when will I clean? When will I cook proper meals? When will I do anything that cannot be done with a toddler in tow? He only goes 3 sessions a week and every minute is filled with household "stuff"

I am so tired, so sad, missing my DH, scared for the new baby, worried at how I will cope with 2 children and feel like an utter and abject failure.

I just want to know how to help him and me and the new baby survive the next 7 months. Any ideas gratefully received :)

RowanMumsnet · 02/05/2013 19:07

Hi there

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