Will I ever feel like I have my sh!t together?

theimpossibleastronaut · April 2013

I know it takes time to get the hang if the mom thing, but will I ever feel as if I have some things under control?

DD has reflux and seems to have a milk sensitivity. Feeding is all over the place because she only wants a little at a time sometimes and much more others, and she doesn't seem to want to eat in a predictable pattern. She barely naps during the day 10 minutes here or thereso on the days when I'm alone I barely get anything else done other than what she needs.

I see my friends who have kids talking about how they're spring cleaning or finishing a project and I'm like how?! Am I doing something wrong? I feel like they are all super moms and have some secret to this mom thing.

Will I ever feel confident in what I'm doing here? I go back to work in a month and I'm worried I will still be a hot mess then. Does anyone feel or has felt this way?

I love DD more than anything and I wouldn't give up this time with her for anything, so that's not the issue. I'm just wondering if I will ever feel like I know what I'm doing a little bit.

carpntrgrl · April 2013

Hang in there! We are all right there with you, you're just strong enough to admit it! The fact that you're concerned is just proof that you love your LO and you're doing a great job!

I've learned to power clean during the 5 minute naps my

mrsuramkin · April 2013

You are not alone! My DD also has reflux issues and refuses to nap during the day. We have almost no schedule to speak of. I feel your frustration. Hang in there. I'm told it will get much better. (Hugs)

wifeofadam · April 2013

I've got four of them and I still don't feel like I have it together most days. My babies never sleep through the night until they are past 12 months, never nap in a predictable pattern until they are like 6-9 months, and i just feed them on dema

meggipi5 · April 2013

I am with you. Some days I don't even look at these boards because I find myself doing too much comparing.

Stop comparing yourself to others or wondering what you are doing wrong. You are doing great.

We are still

kleigh926 · April 2013

carpntrgrl:
I've learned to power clean during the 5 minute naps my daughter takes after feedings- its amazing what I can acco

Christee25 · April 2013

Hang in there!! My LO is 9 weeks tomorrow and I'd say each day gets a little better. Its beautiful today where I live and I'm dying to be outside but I'm rocking a gassy/fussy LO that absolutely refuses to sleep anywhere but in my arms! Going to purchase

Ace08 · April 2013

I feel your pain. Something that has helped me feel a little better is to pick one or two small things that can be done quickly, yet make a big impact in how I feel about my day. DH and I each have one, we call them our sanity savers. &nbsp

FemNik214 · April 2013

My LO has reflux as well and sometimes she's too fussy to be laid down for a nap, mostly I just let her fall asleep on me and then lay her in her carseat/bouncer/swing since she does better at an angle. pacifiers are a life saver unless your LO won't take

cmhicklin · April 2013

Let's see....I feel like never most of the time. Every time I get into a groove ( which lasts at most a few weeks), something throws it out of whack. DD not napping is one thing, and when I used to do most of my cleaning when she napped, now I have DS to

pitterpatter129 · April 2013

Yep! And when you are pretty much back to a normal existence and feeling good about life, you'll decide to have another kid!!! Just pick one thing to accomplish each day I will vacuum, or I will take a shower, or I will eat lunch today! and laugh off the

kelly321 · April 2013

It will take time, but you will get the hang of things, get into a routine, and feel like you finally know what you're doing. And then LO will start teething or get a fever or get vaccinated, etc, etc, etc. And then everything's out of whack for a day or

holly321 · April 2013

kelly321:
It will take time, but you will get the hang of things, get into a routine, and feel like you finally know what you'

carriesu2003 · April 2013

I was going to post a similar sentiment. My baby has reflux and major gas problems and she is simply a hot mess. There is no schedule to speak of and night time has become tormenting. For me the worst thing is when people keep commenting

Unknown · April 2013

To "adamwife": your post actually made me cry because I truly felt like I'm not alone, and it was so reassuring! All the other posts were very reassuring as well! Every time I lay my LO down and he wakes up 5 minutes later for the third time in a row, I s

theimpossibleastronaut · April 2013

Thanks ladies! Today was actually a better day and your words and posts were so reassuring. It's good to know that I'm not alone and that things will get better. I really appreciate all the responses tremendously. It really made me feel better.
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