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alexis97 · 04/09/2024 16:37

Hi mums, I have a 3yo with autism and a 7 month old baby. Does anyone have any advice? I am exhausted.. I could sleep for weeks... my 3yo needs and quite complex and are getting worse as she gets older, my little boy doesn't sleep. I had to go back to work when LO was 3 months old 25 hours a week. I've had to take time offf this week for my mental health. I have felt so drained, cried so much. We don't have much of a support system, husband works long hours and MIL isn't very supportive. Tells me I decided to have kids so it's my responsibility but will happily have her other sons children over night. Not that I'm expecting her to do this because I'm not, I'd just appreciate a bit of emotional support... like just being a listening ear.. my mum isn't around. She used to be so kind to me and she grew her distance after I told her she wasn't taking my little one with autism to a holiday hut in the middle of nowhere when she can open and unlock doors and runs off. I just want some support. I've also had lots of appointments since LO was born for my little girl, no time to recover and dealing with infidelity from my husband... is it normal to feel this drained? It hit me in the face overnight.

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EndlessLight · 04/09/2024 19:15

It’s not surprising you are exhausted and overwhelmed with everything you have on your plate.

Some things that could help are:
Speaking to the GP and HV.
Are you claiming DLA and any other benefits you are eligible for?
For getting out of the house, do you have a double buggy? What about a blue badge?
Contacting Home Start to see if they can support you.
If you live in an area where portage supports DC already in nursery, is DD under them?
Requesting an EHCNA for DD - on their website, IPSEA has a model letter you can use.
Request social care assessments. A carer’s assessment for you and an assessment of DD’s needs. On their website, Contact has model letters you can use.
Outsourcing as much as possible. For example, can you afford a cleaner?

SL22 · 16/04/2025 16:08

@alexis97 alexis97, hi , just thought I'd ask how are things now with your daughter. My 5 yo daughter has autism & it's exhausting 😩

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