Tough time

Having a really tough time at the moment so there's no real point to this post but I just need to unload. Since my LO turned 1 her sleep has become horrendous, she's unbelievably clingy towards me (ordinarily I'd soak this up) but I can't catch a break. She's refusing her Dad, has almighty meltdowns/tantrums which I understand are developmental and I'm trying to remind myself this but I am so exhausted from 3.5hours of sleep each night for the last 4 days that my patience is wearing thin. I just feel like nothing I'm doing for her is good enough, I'm struggling to be the happy Mum with lots of activities because I have zero left in the tank. She now has croup and an ear infection which yes I know is probably adding to all the above, but I just need a break. My partner tries his best but he struggles withe the rejection so he backs off but he does help but she just escalates further so I end up having to fix it. We have no extended family support so it just falls on us. We have my partners Mum and Dad but they have never once offered to help, they like to come see her weekly but don't offer to give us a break, my partner and I have not had any time for us in a year. Anyway I don't know what I'm saying really, just needed to offload. Thanks if you have read
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I'm sorry that sounds rough. And to throw illness into the mix on top of everything else just sucks. I have no advice I'm afraid:( I hope this phase passes by quickly for you and that you manage to get some sleep x

Ahh I’m so sorry that sounds awful! I hope this phases passes quickly! No advice but someone once said to me just remember everything is a phase and as quick as it starts it ends…that’s kept me sane A LOT!!!! It is really hard not having extended family- can you ask the in laws to have her at yours and you have a break while they are there?

Just wanted to say I can relate. My first was the same and we had no extended family to help last time or this time either and it's hard coming to terms with that when you see others with support. This time around we already new the deal and it's been easier to cope with. This stage with separation anxiety and only allowing one caregiver to do anything for them is so tough but it does pass. You're getting the rough end now but they get through it and it all feels so much easier and you'll appreciate the calm once the storm has passed. Best of luck with everything x

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