taking it one day at a time

Lnickers

just having a really tough day and I'm struggling with taking care of both kids by myself. I knew what was ahead but now that #2 is here (she's just 3 weeks old) reality has hit. Some days are better than others but the tough days are wearing on me. Anyone else feeling this way? I try to remind myself to take it one day at a time but with the lack of sleep it is so easy to get overwhelmed. ahh! Thanks for listening...just need to vent.

middlemarch26

You can do it!!  You have the right attitude for now, just make it through today.  The sleep deprivation is killer, but remember that it won't last forever!  You will sleep for six hours in a row again someday. 

HelloWaldorf

First of all- I'm sorry you're having a tough day, it is the worst feeling in the world. It's hard to find a balance when there's two that are so little. But there will be better days! 

I completely understand how you're feeling. Some days I have everything under control, everyone is happy, and taken care of . Others can be just awful and I don't know how I managed to make it through. Trying to stick to a schedule has helped me most. But sometimes the little guys don't agree with it, and decide to really throw some curve balls. (Monday DS 1 decided to play with his poo :-/) But we make it one way or another.

 Just make sure to set a little time aside each day for yourself too. Even if it's just 5 minutes, just to breathe, relax, and regroup. And remember, it will get better, and that you're doing a great job.  : )

 

mrsseguin

I was in survival mode for a while, now that I'm used to managing 2 kids and we've got a good routine down pat, it's busy but also fun.  Yes, we have stressful days, but they are less and less.

howleyshell

Lnickers:

but with the lack of sleep it is so easy to get overwhelmed.

Here in lies the key.

If you can find a way to string together more than 3 consecutive hours of sleep you'll be better armed to manage all of it.

See if DH can take the last feeding of the night and the first feedings on the weekends so you can catch up on sleep.

It makes all the difference in the world!

Hang in there.

This too shall pass.

And when ever possible wear the baby.  Makes life so much easier!

 

kattyleigh

Hang in there mama! I think all of us would empathize that what you are feeling is totally normal. Now that my #2 is 3 months old, we are getting our routine down better and better every day, as sleep is starting to improve. My DH and I can't believe how fast the last few months have flown by; we were in serious survival mode. I lived by that mantra PP spoke of, "this too shall pass". I think the best thing for me has been putting both in the stroller and going for a lot of long walks. I pack the Ergo, lots of snacks for #1, and my nursing cover so I'm prepared for anything.