need some virtual mama hugs please :-/

watermellens · April 2013

Special K is 5 weeks old and doing great, but had a rough night last night. Up from 1-445 for no apparent reason. I was up with him from 1-4 and finally had DH take over. Which was not easy for me to ask because we've been fighting this week about him helping with a night feeding. DH stayed up with him from 4-445 and I got to sleep from 4-630.

I'm just feeling so overwhelmed with life - B's autism, his non-communication skills, temper tantrums, terrible twos, BFing a newbie, fighting with DH, being home with two kiddos (way harder than I thought), etc...just need some hugs

lrn327 · April 2013

I'm so sorry watermellens. You are doing a wonderful job, I know! Not sure how B was for you at this age, but these were the very hardest weeks for me with C. I bet it's going to ease up very soon. Both your DH and you are stressed

ChicagoBroad26 · April 2013

I'm sorry WM. Dealing with a newborn is rough enough without all the other stuff you have going on. Have you and H sat down and had a heart to heart about issues you're working through?

GrayGhost13 · April 2013

::hugs:: You have a ton of responsibility, that's for sure. I agree with pps...maybe there's some way you can get a break? Either way, keep communicating with your H...I am sure you both feel stretched to the max, but just doing little things to make each

Serendipity117 · April 2013

Big hugs mama!

Just remember it gets better. I promise. Try and find a couple minutes for yourself everyday where you can recoup and recharge.

mommyfied · April 2013

Over seas virtual hugs coming in plenty fold!

tiffanyp · April 2013

Hang in there mama! Lack of sleep makes everything harder

enjoylife · April 2013

Big hugs!! The beginning is so rough with toddler tantrums and lack of sleep. It's mostly a blur now that they are older, so it does get better! I agree see if a sitter or family member can come over and give you a break for a couple hours so you can slee

jnicolen1 · April 2013

Hugs! The first four months of two pretty much brought me to my knees. I agree with try to get some help. in addition to getting a nap it was a life saver to have something to look forward to... Like a pedicure.. Because there was a point when I was dre

jillybean800 · April 2013

Aw,hugs

This time period was definitely the hardest with the two at home. I can guarantee you that the babies become sooo much easier once they hit 4 months or so. Things fall into a routine. Maybe you can make a deal with your H that for the nex

pitterpatter129 · April 2013

((big hugs)) Not fighting with DH, but everything else, yep. The good news is at 8 weeks we seem to be done with the 4 hr party in the middle of the night! So, there is light ahead for you!

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tiffanyp · April 2013

By the way, I saw something really inspirational on my FB feed regarding autism. I thought you might be interested. I hope this link works.

<a style="font-size:10pt;" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=472613706111734&set=a.4688633

xxbabycakesxx · April 2013

Aww watermellens, *hugs*. Thats so much to deal with all at once. Can DH help a tiny bit more? Or are there any family or friends that can help out? It also sounds like you need a break from the kiddos... even if its just to go

TMNTgirl · April 2013

Ugh! Sleep deprivation is the worst! Especially with everything else you have going on right now.

My only advice is to try to get outside everyday - even it it's just for a short walk. That was my sanity saver the first few months. DS1 would be q

watermellens · April 2013

tiffanyp:
By the way, I saw something really inspirational on my FB feed regarding autism. I thought you might be interested.

--halo-- · April 2013

Late to the convo, but HUGE HUGS!! It sounds like you are feeling better, I'm so glad! You have a really hard job right now, and it sounds like you are doing a great job with the little sleep and little help you have. You're a great m

utlawgirl · April 2013

Hugs, mama! That is a LOT.

bosha711 · April 2013

Big hugs to you! This being a mom of 2 thing is really hard, even on a good day.

Strunella · April 2013

Hang in there, mama! Glad you got things ironed out with DH. You're doing a great job...it's just hard work and even harder when you're not getting any sleep. Sending the nap fairies over to your house!

keags5496 · April 2013

Late to the party but I wanted to send out my hugs! There are days when I feel like this with my one! I don't know how ill manage 2!

kj07 · April 2013

I'm late to the party too, but I come bearing hugs! I'm glad the letter was received well by your H and things are looking a little better.

Are you hooked into an autism support group or network in your area? They might have info abou

mamaholmes2010 · April 2013

Definitely late to the party...but huge hugs mama! You are doing great!

Something my Bradley instructor told me got me through some of those tough days..."when you are home alone with a baby and a child(ren) your job is to make sure that everyo

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