Loosing their sh*t

[Souldestroying]

So I've got a almost 3 year old and a week old and I honestly dont know my head from my arse. My house is trashed my almost 3 year old is pretty much feral at this point. I can't remember the last time I showered. The baby seems to have gone from bad to worse the past day and a half, my partner have gone back to work and to top it all off I'm running on 2 hours sleep. Oh and my mum phones me last night to say there's a sickness bug in her house I wouldn't be so bothered but the fact is that's the main trigger for my anxiety!! Anyone else struggling their tw*t off or am I just the unlucky one that can't pull myself together?

Does sound like you’ve got good cause to be having a bit of a nightmare love.

Not much I can say aside from ultimately if you’re not running from your house screaming and heading for the hills you are a remarkable woman and don’t let anyone tell you different.

Have a packet of biscuits for lunch. Xx

Btw, I only have one. The introduction to motherhood was pretty rude if i’m honest.

I sat on the edge of the bed with her in my arms and thought I would have to cancel all other life plans.

You’ll get your sanity back soon. Call in as many favours from others as you possibly can.

Sounds like me 3 years ago! It can be horrendous but it DOES get better. Currently sat on my bum watching telly in a peaceful and reasonably clean house thinking about ttc dc3! DD and DS at school and nursery and I'm off work this week. It all feels so overwhelming when you're in the thick of it and sleep deprivation makes it even worse! Try not to expect too much from yourself. The 3 year old will be fine playing and watching cbeebies whilst you look after baby. Ive always showered in the evenings so DH would look after baby and DS would be in bed. Would that work for you? Sending hugs!
Also, all mum's are loosing their s**t! Some just hide it better than others!

Honestly just go with it. I think the worst thing is just worrying about it all, if you just let it all happen around you then eventually you’ll have enough sleep and energy to pull yourself together.

I used to pop my child on my bed, put the tv on, throw him some snacks and drinks and then nap with my baby.

Having a newborn is horrific and I don’t understand people who say it’s such a wonderful time. I manage about a shower a week and brush my teeth once every two days if I’m lucky (I have three kids, one is 15 weeks now) but it’s getting easier... although now he’s started to sleep regress.

You’ll get there! Just bubble yourself from the chaos. A messy house for awhile won’t hurt anybody