Not coping

[Mummyofbananas]

I have three children, oldest 6, youngest 1, and I'm really struggling to cope. I work part time and it feels like the only break o get. My husband works opposite shifts to me almost so usually as I come home he goes out. He's also had a lot on recently with working extra, football etc so I basically come home Wednesday and don't see him till Sunday when he's exhausted and sleeps late.

Only one of my friends has children and we've not been able to meet up recently so I feel so lonely.

My oldest has always been trickh, everything is always a fight with her and I don't have the energy at the moment. I had a blood test and have no iron reserves so trying to pick this up.

I just feel grey and dull and like I'm failing at everything, especially being a mum. Just need a bit of a handhold I think xx

It's tough with one, never mind three and you will be knackered with the anaemia

What time do you get that is equivalent to DH football? What does he do with Dc/ cooking/ cleaning

He's exhausted? ummm diddums?

He is good to be fair, he has them 2 days and he does his fair share in housework and he does work hard, but he always has nights out etc whereas if i want anytime I need to arrange babysitters so it rarely happens xx

Why can't he look after the kids while you go out for a night so you don't need a babysitter?

It's tough OP. I only have 2 small kids, 3 and 1 but they are exhausting and it never ends. Maybe sit down with your hubby and schedule weekly time for yourself. Make sure you are distributing the household chores evenly too.

After having my c section I was very low on iron too. I took feroglobin liquid and it was brilliant. It's very gentle on your stomach but works a treat to bring your iron levels back up. Tackling your anaemia will really help you feel less exhausted.