Dh works away. Dd is 18 months old and I work too.
I have support systems but I'm finding all of them utter useless.
I was ill with covid two weeks ago, then dd got it which was awful and she didn't sleep. I have now contracted flu and it's horrendous.
I'm in trouble at work over my absences, but both times I was too ill to work, and when dd was ill I was up the whole night.
My mum will know I'm ill or dd is ill and will not offer to have her, she will have her if I ask outright. I just hate it because I know she would rather not have her but does it out of obligation, that makes me feel shit.
My mil is one of these people who race to help, be the saviour of the day and then resents it right after. I've had mil answer the door fresh out of bed when she's meant to be having dd (curtains still closed, takes ages to answer door and then arrives at the door in a dressing gown all bleary eyed because of the light) she constantly moans, and then takes on several other tasks whilst trying to watch dd. Like working from home.
Utterly useless.
I just feel very alone, and jealous of all these doting grandparents who step in and are just naturally brilliant.
Dd goes to nursery and I honestly prefer the nursery to watch dd when I have to work.
I'm just ranting really but because I feel sorry for myself I would love to hear others rants and woes here on this thread. X