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6 days a week

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123beean · 08/11/2021 18:01

Anybody else's partners work 6 days a week? My partners gone from 4:30am until about 6pm Monday - Saturday and I don't have anyone else to watch my 16mo son for me so I never get a break. My son wakes up for the day between 4:30 and 5 and doesn't sleep well through the night just to make it worse!

Anyone in the same situation, how do you cope? It feels like every day gets harder and if I'm honest it's starting to feel like I'm losing interest. I love my son more than anything and he makes me laugh and smile so much. But I almost feel like I'm just shutting down. Can anyone relate?

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jesusmaryjosephandtheweedonkey · 08/11/2021 18:08

Could you pop him in nursery a couple of sessions a week to give you time to catch up with sleep or just have time to yourself?

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123beean · 08/11/2021 18:23

@jesusmaryjosephandtheweedonkey thanks for replying 🙂 I did actually look round a nursery today and liked it so I'm thinking of starting him here one day a week. I didn't really want to send him to nursery before 2 but I'm starting to think it would be better for both of us!

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jesusmaryjosephandtheweedonkey · 08/11/2021 18:45

Honestly do it. You sound like it will do you good. Might tire the little one out a bit as well.
I would also consider putting a bit of structured fun later in the day to try tire them out so you get a bit of down time.
Swimming or even just jumping in puddles for 20 mins.
Mine slept better off late afternoon outside activity. So might be worth a try .

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T0rt0ise · 08/11/2021 19:34

Another one that was going to suggest nursery for a few mornings a week

Cuddlemuffin · 08/11/2021 19:46

My husband used to work 6 days a week and abroad for stretches. I had 2 under 3. It was so hard. I suggest childcare for at least one day a week. A childminder is a good option under 2. You need a break and also some catch up on your sleep. I found it was all about a balance, making sure you have some you time, some socialising and rest. Easier said than done for sure. Could you look into sleep training for the poor sleep? I know it's not for everyone but I would consider it in your position as sleep makes ao much difference to mental health and you are under a lot of stress lone parenting most days xx

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