single mum's feeling alone!! :'(

[mummylydz25]

I'm new to this and wondered if anyone is in the same boat.
I'm 22 I have 2 little girls ages 2 and 4. My eldest starts school in septber. I'm single, my family work full time so only see them once a week.
Just lately I feel so down and so alone. I just want to sleep. I love my girls they are my total world but I am so drained!! :(
I do every thing for them every hour of the day happily but I feel I need time out. Cbeebies is on all day when we're at home, it's just everything about children I have no adult life I feel like I've lost it! In a nice way. Id love to find Prince charming one day but feel guilty on the girls having any time for myself. I feel bad on them because I feel that they know I'm tired and run down? Advise?? Xxx

Dont worry your not alone its bloody hard work isnt it. My dd is 5 so goes to school now. Ive been a single parent from the start. I know exacly what you mean about no adult life too. Your girls wont notice dont worry and theres no need to feel guilty theres loads of us on here that feel the same. X

it is exhausting... and yes you do need alone time. which is why I am still up

mine were two and four when we split three years ago.

not sure about advice, I am still reeling at the thought that I am old enough to be your mother... I imagine it is more difficult to be a single parent when you are young as your contempories are out enjoying themselves. Old gimmers my age are used to being in. I feel i ought to find a tarten blanket and cocoa at this point!

advice:

sleep as much as you can.
talk to the other parents as soon as you start the school.
take your little one out to toddler groups.

Your two girls will soon grow up and every year gets easier believe it or not. I always found the preschool years particularly hard you need so much patience as they are so very needy. My boy is now 9 and less of a burden so do try to see the light at the tunnel a little, if you can that is!

Thanks ladies for all you're kind words and time xxx