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At my wits end, advice needed!

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ItsGivingX · 28/04/2026 14:16

My son is 10 has ASD and GDL, my son’s dad has him every other weekend (he’s doing me a favour obviously!)

we’ve recently started sleep clinic due to him not sleeping, so anyone who’s been know they change things up to see what works.
well this week is ‘dads’ weekend, informed him that our son needs to go bed later than usual and a different bed routine.

dad has told me there’s ‘ no chance’ of him doing what clinic has suggested.
im exhasted! the last 2 weeks of change and lack of sleep is taking its toll, if son goes there it’ll undo all we’ve already done.

so basically I’m looking for what people would suggest?
I don’t want to keep him from him, that’s not my choice.
i do send him and ruin his whole routine and we’re back to square one? where do I stand?

thank you if you took your time to read!Flowers

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Devilsmommy · 28/04/2026 14:27

What a complete twat using your sons sleep issues as a way to get at you. I assume he pulls this kind of shit all the time. If it were me then I'd keep son at home so you can do the sleep thing how it needs to be done and if his dad moans about it and threatens you with court, tell him you'll just have to explain how he had such little care for his son's health that you had to keep him home for this weekend as you needed to know his medical stuff was going to be done properly and ex has already stated that he wouldn't do it. So sorry you're having to deal with such bullshit when you're exhausted 💐

ItsGivingX · 28/04/2026 15:00

Devilsmommy · 28/04/2026 14:27

What a complete twat using your sons sleep issues as a way to get at you. I assume he pulls this kind of shit all the time. If it were me then I'd keep son at home so you can do the sleep thing how it needs to be done and if his dad moans about it and threatens you with court, tell him you'll just have to explain how he had such little care for his son's health that you had to keep him home for this weekend as you needed to know his medical stuff was going to be done properly and ex has already stated that he wouldn't do it. So sorry you're having to deal with such bullshit when you're exhausted 💐

Oh this is only a fraction of what I have to deal with honestly, all is well and good now he’s told me to keep him ‘until Iv sorted his sleep shit out’ Halo

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Devilsmommy · 28/04/2026 15:08

Oh well thank god for that. It's a shitty thing to do though when his son is having such a hard time with sleeping, why wouldn't he just do what's been prescribed by the clinic? Some people are just twats. Hope you manage to sort out your sons sleep issues. Lifelong insomniac so I understand lack of sleep 😅

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ItsGivingX · 28/04/2026 15:22

Devilsmommy · 28/04/2026 15:08

Oh well thank god for that. It's a shitty thing to do though when his son is having such a hard time with sleeping, why wouldn't he just do what's been prescribed by the clinic? Some people are just twats. Hope you manage to sort out your sons sleep issues. Lifelong insomniac so I understand lack of sleep 😅

Big hugs to you girl. There’s honestly nothing worse Daffodil

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Peonies12 · 28/04/2026 15:26

My god poor you. Keep your son home, it’ll only work if you are consistent with the routine and thats most important. Surely his dad wants him to sleep well??

ItsGivingX · 28/04/2026 16:05

Peonies12 · 28/04/2026 15:26

My god poor you. Keep your son home, it’ll only work if you are consistent with the routine and thats most important. Surely his dad wants him to sleep well??

Yeah he wants him to sleep well Aslong as he has no involvement 😬

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TicklishHiker · 28/04/2026 22:47

When my neighbour drops her kids from school she nearly always parks outside my house and when they get out of the car she stands there and starts yelling and shouting at them this is extremely irritating and annoying for me
I have a long standing problem with these neighbours and not too long ago a new boyfriend came to live with her even though I know the house is only registered to her and her children any advice would be great fully appreciated

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