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Do you ever feel like you just weren't cut out for this?

Susie2005Susie2005 member
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Maybe I'm being a little dramatic, but I'm on the verge of tears today. This is day 4 of DS being sick.  Stomach bug type thing, high fevers, and as of yesterday some type of rash that pedi thinks is a hypersensitive reaction to a bug bite but not related to the fever/GI issues.  

He doesn't want to eat, he does wnat to eat.  He doesn't want water, he does want water.  Yes, no, moooommmmmyyyyyy.  Over and over and over again.  I just want to cry.  I can't do anything to make my baby feel better and I feel guilty for just wanting to run away.  

And of course trying to take care of the 5.5 month old at the same time and hoping she does not get whatever he has. 

And, I've missed two days of work (DH missed one) which is just making me feel worse because I can't manage to be good at anything this week, parenting or working. 

Okay, back to trying to get DS to take a much needed nap (for both him and my sanity.)  Thanks for listening. 

Susie, mom to DS 4/10/07 and DD 3/6/09 (MC 9/05, 2/06) Lilypie Fifth Birthday tickers Lilypie Second Birthday tickers
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Re: Do you ever feel like you just weren't cut out for this?

  • goodheartedmommygoodheartedmommy member
    Yep. There are days I think I just can't do it anymore. Then it gets better. You're doing great. Just hang in there and cry or vent if you need to. Being a mom is 10000000000000x harder than you would have ever thought.
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  • Temp108743750006959Temp108743750006959

    stomach stuff is so tough. hang in there. you ARE cut out for this. at one point during the stomach flu I just laid down on the floor with my son and we both cried.

    ((HUG))

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  • DandelionMomDandelionMom
    (((hugs)))  It is always worse when they're sick.  Find some time for yourself tonight and you'll feel much better.
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  • DaiLyghtDaiLyght
    The only thing harder than a 2 year old, is a sick 2 year old! ((HUGS)) hang in there, it'll be over soon. You're not alone in how you feel, that's for sure!
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  • Rebekah1021Rebekah1021

    imageDandelionMom:
    (((hugs)))  It is always worse when they're sick.  Find some time for yourself tonight and you'll feel much better.

    This. I swear when your DC is sick the anxiety/stress level skyrockets and drains everyone. Keep your chin up and keep fighting the bug.

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  • femmegemfemmegem member

    (((hugs))) It's hard when they're sick. Really hard.

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  • gracendantho26gracendantho26 member
    I don't know if this will help but I prmoise it gets a million times easier. I was in your spot a few years ago and now I am so far from those unsure feelings now. Once they get older, into school, and you get some free time you'll feel so much better. Hang in there!!
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  • JLSBWGJLSBWG member
    I have those thoughts alot lately, except that my DS isn't sick, but just experiencing the terrible 2's early!  We are all in this together and everything will be fine.  Having a sick kid is very hard.  I hope he feels better soon!
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  • babylove19babylove19 member
    You're definitely not alone. I have days when I come home and I don't wanna deal with anything because I'm totally drained. I've told my husband "I don't want to be anyone's wife or mom today!" I wish everyone could leave me alone for a few hours!
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