My most challenging week

littlefamilyof4

As a mom of 2. Despite what my siggy shows i have two children. A 5 year old boy and an almost 2 month old baby girl. (I have been trying to fix my siggy but for some reason it wont change it.) Between major attitude from my normally well behaved 5 year old to a horrid diaper rash that would cause a major screaming fit from my normally calm and quite 2 moth old to me having insane nightmares and not being able to sleep well, i just about lost it last night. I put myself in a timeout when i gave my 5 year old one bc i desprately needed a break, he didnt know that tho. I cried when my baby girl cried bc her little bum was so red, its getting better tho. But seriously this week has been super challenging and i thank God that i have a super helpful hubby. I think i would have lost it if it wasnt for him. But please tell me im not the only one who felt like they were about to go crazy. (Sorry no paragraphs. On my phone.) i just really hope next week is better.

Hyfagal

I'm sorry it's been challenging. You seem to be doing what you can.

I have a very laid back baby. We didn't hear her cry at home until she was about 6 weeks old, but I still felt overwhelmed. I laid in bed and sobbed after H left for work the other day. I feel like I have no room to be overwhelmed with such a calm baby while others struggle with babies that sleep poorly or cry often or are sick. It happens though and you're not crazy. Being a parent is as much mentally exhausting as it is physically.

littlefamilyof4

Hyfagal:

I'm sorry it's been challenging. You seem to be doing what you can.

I have a very laid back baby. We didn't hear her cry at home until she was about 6 weeks old, but I still felt overwhelmed. I laid in bed and sobbed after H left for work the other day. I feel like I have no room to be overwhelmed with such a calm baby while others struggle with babies that sleep poorly or cry often or are sick. It happens though and you're not crazy. Being a parent is as much mentally exhausting as it is physically.

yes you are so right about it being just as mentally exhausting as physically. I read your post about finding a balance with your hubby and baby and i feel like i am struggling with that but with my 5 year old instead of my hubby. I feel bad that so much of my time is on L and that its not just him and i like it used to be. I mean he loves his baby sister and we do things together but its just trying to have that mommy and son time.

Hyfagal

I have three sisters and something my mom would do was take us out for trips on our own. We'd go shopping or just let us pick where to have lunch. Those are some of my favorite memories with her because I got her all to myself. Maybe you could do that with your older son.

JessiRaye

I have had a stressful week! I'm starting to go a little stir crazy and I'm ready to be out and about more with the boys. Evenings/Dinner/Bath time are proving to be a ton of work! Maybe more than I can handle without my H around. (He works late some nights.) I have a 5 year old, a 25 month old and then Liam is 4 weeks. I just remind myself daily that I am not alone...Most moms have challenging days!

littlefamilyof4

Hyfagal:

I have three sisters and something my mom would do was take us out for trips on our own. We'd go shopping or just let us pick where to have lunch. Those are some of my favorite memories with her because I got her all to myself. Maybe you could do that with your older son.

Thats a great idea. Thanks.

littlefamilyof4

Hyfagal:

I have three sisters and something my mom would do was take us out for trips on our own. We'd go shopping or just let us pick where to have lunch. Those are some of my favorite memories with her because I got her all to myself. Maybe you could do that with your older son.

Thats a great idea. Thanks.

littlefamilyof4

JessiRaye:

I have had a stressful week! I'm starting to go a little stir crazy and I'm ready to be out and about more with the boys. Evenings/Dinner/Bath time are proving to be a ton of work! Maybe more than I can handle without my H around. (He works late some nights.) I have a 5 year old, a 25 month old and then Liam is 4 weeks. I just remind myself daily that I am not alone...Most moms have challenging days!

wow. You are one busy mama. And yes you are right. We are not alone. I guess just needed to hear i am not the only one feeling like this. Thanks. GL with your three!