ever have one of those days..

gmd88 · September 2015

That you weren't sure you were going to make it through it?! Having one of those today... LO has been up for 12 hours straight and has been happy for 0 of them. Bought an ingenuity automatic bouncer that came in from amazon today and he JUST fell asleep in it... oh thank heavens. There have been many tears between the two of us today...

Tell me I'm not alone?!

ChanelLovesB · September 2015

Oh no! Be encouraged love! This Mama thing is not easy.

toccoaparker · September 2015

hang in there mama!

gmd88 · September 2015

Thanks @ChanelLovesB I really need encouragement today. It's been so hard.. I love him so much but a fussy baby is not easy

gmd88 · September 2015

Thanks @toccoaparker I'm trying! I'm shocked I got all all the pieces of the bouncer together in the state I'm in!

SashaDenn25 · September 2015

*hugs* mama...those days are rough. We are all here for you. Let it out! Have someone keep an eye on him and take you a nice hot shower!

gmd88 · September 2015

Thanks @SashaDenn25 he woke after my original post. I tried everything today and I was alone all day. It was awful. Then my mom came over and LO passed out on her right away. I'm glad he's relaxed but it was pretty disheartening. Today was so hard. I'm in tears just writing this ugh

JSmith42514 · September 2015

My LO was up for 8hrs straight until my husband came home then poof she's out like a light. There has to be a light at the end of the tunnel or else people won't keep having more kids right?

emmacake08 · September 2015

::creepy internet hugs:: I can't tell you how many times I rocked screaming twins while sobbing and singing you are my sunshine on a continuous loop. Some days emotionally just kick your butt. My MIL (whom I adore) would come over and they'd coo at her and she's say in a baby voice "I heard you've been naughty, I don't believe it...". It's probably the only time I've wanted to throttle her.
I promise it gets better and even when you're being screamed at, they need you, love you, and adore you.

sandrabrooke · September 2015

Stick through it! You've got this

Ambermom043 · September 2015

Since my husband is starting school back up, (today) I think I'll be fighting off depression for a while... Between work and school he's gone literally all day. From 6am-11pm and comes home and goes to bed exhausted. We moved to Fl last year and I don't know anyone (well enough) to help me with baby, so I'm very alone now. I feel your pain! Hang in there! Maybe we should find the women in our area from The Bump and get together, b/c sometimes I swear y'all are the only ones who understand!

countryrhodes90 · September 2015

I had a day like that yesterday. I thought I finally had him asleep so I grabbed the monitor and went to take a shower. Just as soon as I stepped in he started screaming. So I jumped back out, dried off and went to take care of him, crying my own eyes out. My husband is gone at least 15 hours a day and I'm always alone so it's tough.

bpwife&mama · September 2015

Hang in there mom. This is the hardest part of it all. It only goes up from here. Promise!!

jlsweets · September 2015

Yep and there will be many more to come! Just breathe and try to roll with the punches and know tomorrow is a new fresh day to try and refuel and regroup. In the meantime pour yourself a steep glass of wine- hang in there mama!

breezymeema7 · September 2015

bpwife&mama said:
Hang in there mom. This is the hardest part of it all. It only goes up from here. Promise!!

This x 1000. The days are long but the years are short.

CaliforniaDream87 · September 2015

I've learned how difficult this 2 kids under 2 thing really is the last few days. I feel you OP! Hang in there!

CarelessDiva89 · September 2015

CaliforniaDream87 said:
I've learned how difficult this 2 kids under 2 thing really is the last few days. I feel you OP! Hang in there!

^^^ this 100% Hang in there mama! *hugs*

gmd88 · September 2015

I can't explain how much the words of encouragement help. Today I felt so low. You ladies rock :x

kettlekitten · September 2015

If the weather is ok sometimes I find it helps to stick the baby in the stroller and get outside. Park the baby under a tree and take some deep breaths - a baby screaming outside is somehow less stressful than one screaming between four walls.

Like PPs said, this is the hardest part. It feels like chaos but in a short time things will settle down. It might feel like forever but just focus on what you need to do minute by minute and soon you'll notice some semblance of routine and normality. Hang in there. We all have had (and will have) days like that!!

laylababe3 · September 2015

You are NOT alone! I have been in newborn hell the past 2 weeks. BF issues and reflux have had DS and I crying on the couch for hours. DH went back to work and it's just us two, figuring this shit out together. It's not always "snuggles and cuteness" and that's ok. We just need to remind ourselves that the hard days will come and go.. we just need to hang in there and it will get better!!

hitcj4687 · September 2015

Last night I could have put my head through a wall. DS would not go to sleep last night at all and I had my first day back to school so I was exhausted. I had to be touching him in some form for him to not cry and all I wanted to do was lay down and sleep. I could have screamed but that wouldn't do me any good. Plus my boyfriend and I have been fighting a lot lately. Hoping things get better soon!

gmd88 · September 2015

Thanks ladies! I'm sorry you guys are struggling too but I'm going to keep faith that this will get better.. it's the only way to cope sometimes. I wish I knew what to do to keep this little guy at ease.

carleym93 · September 2015

It does get better, and it does get easier. I've talked to other parents in my circle who have older children and every single one has said, " I really have forgotten what the newborn phase was like." That must mean it gets better! That is all it is. A phase. Sometimes it helps me to turn my problems into good things. Baby wants to nurse again? That means she is growing. Cries unless I hold her? That means she feels safe with me. Hang in there mama! You're doing great.

aschexn · September 2015

I'm on day 2 of feeling this way. LO is cluster feeding for most of the day meaning I'm not getting any sleep. I'm emotionally and physically drained. It does make me feel better knowing I'm not alone in this.

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