Not doing so well

You’re not alone. As wonderful as this age can be, my gosh it’s demanding and at times feels relentless. So I only do a general clean when I have my little boy and any decent cleaning when he’s at nursery or with family as it’s impossible otherwise. I also use nap time but it is important to rest too! I find my little boy quite likes watching me hoover or clean round from his high chair if we have fun music on. When it’s a bad day I pop him in his highchair in front of Ms Rachel for 15 minutes while I clean up. It’s not going to hurt them and it makes me feel so much better to have a clean house that I’m in a better position than to play with him. I also get out a lot too, the more you’re out the more stimulation they get and I find less demanding (plus less mess being made in the house) Sorry to hear you’re feeling this way, but you aren’t alone! X

Ahh sorry I feel for you. I’m feeling quite the same, and on top of that I am pregnant also with baby no2. It’s just a lot and draining. Mentally & emotionally I am just not cut out of this. But yeah, best is to just distract your little one with something so you can do those things. You’re doing your best you can, you got this! 🙂💕

Ur not alone I currently sat with my nearly 16 month on my knee asleep for his nap as he not nap unless he's in his pushaire or car and we are out and about if he at home or other ppl house he will contact nap. House work is a night mare I'm finding best way to fet through house work is even nap time take for a walk let them go sleep come home and clean or bed time in the day other wise my house looks upside down. When I have ppl around at wked I do lot of deep cleaning and leave them with my boys that mainly their aunt or older sister. Gotta do what's best for u and ur girl x

You really aren’t alone ❤️ I feel the same way on the regular. I sometimes worry I get too overwhelmed/overstimulated, but the true of the matter is, it’s perfectly normal. As a single mum, I end up feeling terrible bothering my parents for help, but we all need a small break now and then. I usually do stick little man in his playpen for a short while for a rest, or keep him entertained with snacks & some tv whilst I do some chores. One thing I did discover recently was sensory play… bit messy but simple things like sticking masking tape on the wall, or pipe cleaners in a colander can help keep them entertained for a bit ☺️ lord knows he’s bored of all his toys already 😅. You’ve got this, just one day at a time! X

Its very draining and demanding. My little one is very demanding and when my oldest gets home from preschool they are both demanding of me- mom, mommy, mommy, up, up ,up, i want up- its constant and I do feel checked out often. I am dreading returning to work as honestly- how are we supposed to do it all? My husband is great and helps when he's home but still the mental load, the both kids wanting only you. Its alot. Your aren't alone. Do what you can to clean- put pots and pans in the living room with a wooden spoon for her to entertain herself while you clean or vacuum.

@Lorraine I’m pregnant with baby number 2 as well and i know you have to just roll with the chaos but I’m honestly wondering how I will cope 😅

Are you doing childcare? Ours is with a minder 4 days a week and he’s excellent with her. Seems to only be trying to push boundaries with me and my partner. So wondering whether looking into some childcare for some relief a few days a week might be a good option?

Thanks a lot guys, it’s nice to know I’m not alone❤️

@Sophie no I was thinking of waiting until she’s 2/3 but now I think I should look into it. I am anxious about her going but I think I’ll make it a gradual process.

@Elle ahh how many weeks are you? And yeah just gonna have to find a way/manage through it. 🙂 xo

@Lorraine I’m 23 weeks, so for me it’s the lifting and running round after my boy. A few friends have told me it’s harder being pregnant and having a toddler than a newborn and toddler but think they are just trying to make me feel better! How far along are you? X

@Elle ahh okay. I’m 19weeks (20 weeks tomorrow) and yes it so is. I definitely find it much harder. I just can’t keep up at this point, especially the running nor the carrying. I try not too carry her as much. (I rarely do tbh) just want theses months to go quick. I am already done. 😞😩 xo

Does she like the baby carrier? When my little one is too clingy I put him there, it works for us

@Joana she did when she was younger, I haven’t used it much since she started walking but i might give it a go again.

Sounds like I could have wrote this about my little boy born 26thaug 23!! I feel you!! 😪 My 4th boy and hardest tbh. Snacks in highchair whilst watching dancing fruit lol to do dishwasher,washing,drying ect..in the morning Snacks or finger food lunch whilst hoovering... Iv always got kids tele on but that's just me xx Tea time is carnage 😬🙄🥴🤯😵‍💫🫤😭 Put washing away whilst he's asleep xxx

This is me, too! I can't even cook without my little clinging onto my legs screaming and crying. I try to do chores with her, make it almost a game, like give her a clean dry cloth whilst I actually do the cleaning. She will rub the cupboard or chair leg or something with the cloth. When I vacuum she tends to push a box around. She does hand me clothes from the wash basket to hang up to dry, or she puts dirty clothes into the washing machine. But, other than that it is screaming crying and wanting to be held or on me. From the moment we wake to the moment she is in bed she wants me, too. Think of it as you are doing a brilliant job, your baby loves you so much, they are safe with you, they are happy with you and you're an incredible mother 💕