I know this has been done to death in many guises, but please, any suggestions of how to make life easier.
I have a 2 year old and a 2 month old. 2 year old does 2 hours creche 4x a week. He's a well behaved little lad...but he's 2!!
2 month old is adorable but fusses and isn't the best napper. Will go down but needs my attention, a feed and a darkened room...not ideal when I have a toddler to deal with too.
Nights are manageable - 2 feeds and straight back to sleep.
But I'm exhausted, I feel empty (iron levels are fine), constantly hungry and just pooped.
I'm also struggling with guilt as I don't have the energy/enthusiasm/time/hands to give the toddler the attention I would like. DH is good and around to help with bedtimes etc, though I am frustrated at not being able to do more by myself (finding double bath/bedtime hard), also don't feel that I am able to give him the attention I would like.
As for me - how do I regain a sense of self and/or find any time to do anything for me???
Guess I'm just feeling overwhelmed with (what feels like) all the demands.
Thanks