I have 3 children: 9, 12 ( both with mild SN) 1 toddler. SAHM. Also have quite needy elderly parents on both sides (a mum and a dad). I feel like things are getting on top of me and getting out of control. Broke down in tears and had a weird panic attack yesterday as it just feels like I am only scratching the surface of my to do list.
Part of the problem is that I’ve got into a very bad habit with the baby and she only naps /sleeps for a decent amount of time if I’m next to her - she sleeps a lot on the boob esp when she’s teething. This means there is a good chunk of time ( 3 hrs a day), when I could be doing stuff around the house, but it is wasted. I do try to do admin type jobs on my phone at this time and sleep when I need it but it’s not optimal.
I need to break this habit but I’m scared how hard it is going to be. I fear I’m going to have a tired and ratty baby in the interim on top of everything else.
DH works f/t from home and is quite good - takes her for probably 30 mins a day and parents the boys a lot more than I do. Takes them out about once a month. Weekends are spent with him fixing stuff round the house as it falling apart!
Teens do an hour or so of chores a day.
Help I forever feel like I’m chasing my tail and never have quality time with my children!