Struggling

I feel the same way I’m literally in the same boat as you

I have a 2 and 4 year old as well. Their dad works and only sees them on the weekends. Feels like I'm doing everything on my own. If you ever want to talk, message me!

I stayed at home with my children for 6 years before going back to work almost a year ago. I felt like my days never changed and my husband worked the oil field. So I got stuck in a funk. It’s hard momma! But you got this!

Yes I feel this!! You are not alone. I have a 4 yr old, 3 yr old and 21 month old. I am burnt out and single parent all week long due to my husbands job that keeps him out of the house from 6am - 11pm. Feel free to message me if you need a sounding board

I’m in the same thick of it 😭 🫂 I feel you mama I’m with a 6month old,1 year old and 3 year old. It’s really tough when you’re the only parent

Same... except I have 4 kids 7,5,3 and almost 3 wk old newborn... everything is on me cause dad is always working... ive definitely lost my patience more than once today and it makes me feel so guilty....

I feel you girl!! I have a two and four year old as well! By the end of the day I’m toast

Just had a huge fight tonight regarding this, I feel like him and I are living separate lives

I felt it. Past tense. FELT. I’ve done it with a 3, 2, and NB at home. The 3 and 2 year old are in school now. The NB is now 2.5. I’m still doing it. If you are feeling this way, as hard as it is, go outside. Go take your kids places. Are they on the same sleep schedule? My STBX worked 14-16 hours a day while I was taking care of 4 kids. The best advice I have ever got was “don’t take a nap when they do”. That is your time to unwind and breathe. Enjoy doing something that you enjoy in that 1.5-2.5 hour time frame. I STRUGGLED. But now (meaning since January 2020) I’ve loved being a SAHM. Please reach out if you need me to come help you get out of the house and go do something.

Nap if you need to. Just try not to do it every day. It actually makes it worse.

You are definitely not alone!! I feel like I could have wrote this myself. I have been a SAHM for 6 months and also have a 2 & 4 year old. We just moved here (Pueblo west) about 6 months ago and don’t have our support system. I miss the familiarity of home and my routines. I get so much mom guilt for saying that I miss working, but I cry daily and it’s soooo hard to feel like I’m a good mom sometimes because of how overstimulated and burnt out I am.

Not a SAHM but I can relate. My husband actually is a SAHD and we talk about both feeling this way. You're definitely not alone.

@Katie You are an amazing person! To even offer this woman, that is the sweetest thing ever. Moms usually don't get offered that.

I have a 2 & 4 year old, my husband has worked night shifts since they were born & sleeps all day until it’s almost time to go back to work .. what I started doing is having a hobby that I enjoy doing and maybe include the kids in it. I love baking so I can give them their own bowl & let them go for it. Yes it’ll get messy (just take deep breaths) but honestly most of the time they are watching tv since we are in Illinois & it’s freezing outside. (I’m sure a lot can relate) You can put a freeze song for example & dance with them in the living room. It’ll get easier just take it day by day ❤️

Thank you everyone for your responses. It’s honestly just nice to know that I am not alone.🩷 I appreciate all of the feedback, vulnerability, advice, and encouragement.🫶🏻