I'm that parent tonight

[Flowerpot28]

I see loads of post of people considering calling the police on their neighbour because they've heard a child crying.

I'm a single parent to a almost 5 year old and recent 1 year old. I'm in my second month back from maternity leave and I'm burnt out. I can usually shake it off but I'm im just so knackered today. On my days off I do so much with my children, I guess to overcompensate for not being at home with them. I get no help from their dad who just disappeared ..

I don't even know why I'm posting this, Ive entertained them both all day, given dinner and a bath before bed but ive had to leave my 1 year old to cry it out. 1year old has been crying for over 20mins but I just can't bring myself to go in there 😔 I feel terrible

Go get your baby and have a cuddle, might be what you both need

I remember this well. By bed time they had had my all. And was functioning on sod all sleep. Keep it dark and put some white noise on and cuddle up with baby. Tomorrow is another day.

I'm so sorry you feel like this. It's been a long day for us too. This heat does not help at all, it's draining and I feel guilty if I've not had my children out enjoying their summer holidays at the park or beach.

If you have any support around you like friends or family you could ask if they could look after one or both of your children for a few hours so you can rest a bit.

Don't worry about the neighbours, if they have children they should understand how difficult being a parent is.