I just shouted at my 8 month old 4 times. SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP.

[Junipertwigs]

He would NOT nap. He wanted to squirm and twist and do army crawling and keep rolling up a storm all the while being extremely sleepy. I know a baby is not a machine and sometimes naps don't come on schedules etc but GOD I AM SO TIRED OF WEAVING MY ENTIRE LIFE AROUND THIS BABY ALL THE EFFING TIME. I am tired, tired and bored and I hate the world.

The fun is after my shouting moment, the fellow just laughed at me not comprehending a bloody thing.

I did not hurt him or shake him hard or anything. But Good God I wanted him to just stay still so badly.

Help.

I'm sorry to hear that @Junipertwigs. Even more reason to be kind to yourself. Is your partner helpful?

Don't stress about a one off, just keep in mind if you're feeling this way regularly you're still a great mum but reach out for some support. I find propranolol is a god send!

I remember doing this exactly with mine, I felt awful! 💐💐

@SErunner yes trying to figure out the career bit as my full time career is extremely demanding. But need to get back to some form of the old me.

@anonimoxyz thank you for that tip. Will keep in mind if this happens more often. Good Lord though I hope not. The poor mite just fell asleep exhausted a while ago. Yes my husband is an involved parent though he does work full time from an office. He is good with our little tyke.