Anyone else overwhelmed?

jasonlovessara

It just seems like some days all I do is feed, change diapers, clean bottles, pump, and laundry.... and in between there just try to calm the babies.  Forget me, forget showers... if I get one every other day I am happy... I know gross but there is no time.  Today is the first time in I can't say how long that I am sitting at the computer by myself and I can actually do something I like.  both babies are colicky and I hardly seem to sleep.

I guess I just hope there are others out there that know what I am going through and that it is not just me...... ugh.

nj67ws56qa21

I'm on the shower every other day schedule, too, right now...and forget about laundry!  The days I have both girls at home, I just try to survive the day until my dh gets home. I literally count the minutes until he gets home, especially on days I didn't get much sleep the night before.  I can't even imagine what it is like with two babies at once - twice as overwhelming, I'm sure.  I'm sure you are doing a great job though...it's overwhelming now, but it will get easier as you establish more of a routine...and your babies start sleeping a little longer at night  Do you have any friends or relatives that can help during the day?  Even an hour of time to yourself could help you feel a little more refreshed.  

summerbridesara

It's getting better for me now.  I seriously don't know if we will have another for the sole reason of being terrified of taking care of two.  Having a baby put a stress on our marriage ,but now that we have a routine (for the most part) things are getting better.  I can't imagine how it would be taking care of two babies! Hang in there, it will get better!  For me, it started to get better when we started added formula.  It got even better when I stopped BF and went strictly to formula feeding.  That is my personal experience though.  I did love the closeness of BF, but 3 months of it was my limit.  Also, when she started STTN, that helped a LOT!  I still don't get to spend as much time on me as I would like....I can shower everyday, but my hair?  Forget straightening it....it's in a clip most of the days now.

Hang in there and we're here to listen and understand!

 

Mrs.McJeep

Oh sweetie ~  I'm right there with you.  I can say as they get older things get easier.  I was on a shower every 3rd day schedule so I feel your pain.  Some days I feel like I am nothing more than a baby care giver.  I feel like I have no existence outside babies.  I actually got mad at dh today because he was gone half the day, and he always says the weekend's almost here then you'll have my help.

 P.S.  if you need to chat email me...

annemmcconnell at yahoo dot com

One other twin mom and I that's how we survive...late night emails and advice back and forth.

KellyND04

I was very often overwhelmed as a brand new mom. I couldn't have imagine twins - my one was a terrible sleeper anywhere but on my chest, a lazy nurser (less than 45 minutes was a fast session!), and did not like any kind of sling, swing, bouncy seat, etc. I felt like I was attached to her every second of the day. It got better little by little.  It will pass and you'll get more of yourself back as they get older!