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Struggling with motherhood

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Chocolatebutter · 16/11/2021 14:41

I have no help family help with my toddler . I am exhausted and mentally drained . I’m tired of him. I used to enjoy being a mum when he was a baby but now it’s taking a toll on me. I tell my partner this and he tells me all mums at exhausted and make sacrifices but I didn’t expect to sacrifice my mental wellbeing . I feel broken. I love my son but I don’t have the energy and patience to be that mum he deserves because I’m not okay. I feel very depressed . And I know people will suggest I see a gp and or go on anti depressants but I know this isn’t what I need. I need a break. I need to have the option to have a shower , wash my hair , workout , have some time alone , eat my dinner while it’s hot and be able to sit down whilst eating it, I want to be able to sleep for a few more hours at night. My son is very demanding and takes up all of my time during the day I don’t have time to do things for myself which is fine . However at night time he doesn’t sleep very long so even when I’m in the shower I’m jumping out to settle him back to sleep. I’m trying to complete an online internship whilst he’s asleep and it’s not possible . I don’t even have family to rely on close by who can help. I feel like I’m drowning. I feel like I need to go away somewhere where I can have a break and no have anyone speak to me for a day. I’m loosing the plot . I need to being able to look after myself so I can be a better mum for him but I don’t know how .

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User4272946730203 · 16/11/2021 17:31

Your DH is a bastard.

It sounds like you would be better off single - at least then you would get some time to yourself while your son is with his dad. It would force your arsehole husband to actually parent for a change.

Antsgomarching · 16/11/2021 17:31

No, not all mothers do this. My DH certainly pulls his weight with our DD. When he’s at home he takes over. Your DH is a lazy arse who’s lying to you. Your DS has two parents, there is no magical mum fairy dust that makes us able to cope with less sleep, less rest and fewer showers. Jesus this shit pisses me off.

doadeer · 16/11/2021 17:32

Your partner isn't babysitting he is being a father.

You need to just take the time. Say I'm going do xyz at this time, I'll be back at this time.

How old is your child will you get free nursery hours at any point? I think you need to look at nursery for a few mornings or whatever

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EdithGrantham · 16/11/2021 17:36

I have an EBF 3mo so I can sympathise with having to rush everything but when my DH is at home I can go off for a long shower, wash my hair and get completely sorted for the day without having to worry about DD. By the time she is a toddler I imagine I'll be able to leave her for the day or more with DH if I wish.

NotMaryWhitehouse · 16/11/2021 19:04

What the duck are you taking about @AthenaPopodopolous? she HAS ALREADY asked him to help her.

What is the point of a partner if they add nothing to your life 🙄

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