Separation anxiety/mum struggling
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@Kim thank you so much, just needed to hear that 😭 my partner does help but wakes up early hours everyday for work, so I think we end up bouncing off of each others stressed out energy, which we try our hardest not to do but I think it's something we both need to work on! Thank you for making me feel like I'm not alone
It’s the same with me and my partner, he works 12 hour days 7 days a week - so we end up at loggerheads because neither of us can seem to chill out. Honestly you’re not alone at all, this parenting stuff is hard work and it’s not possible without you mama! Take care of yourself and make sure when you hit boiling point, you put your baby somewhere safe just take 10mins to breathe and calm down. This stage is so hard, if you ever need to chat I’m here for you x
@Kim thank you so much, what a kind person you are helping a struggling mum out 🥰x
We’re all struggling in our own ways, but I’m trying to learn to recognise it, acknowledge it and deal with it, so if I can share how I’m trying and it helps, then it’s a good thing - no one is perfect and we all lose it from time to time, we’re only human! Give yourself a break and keep your chin up x
I don’t have advice but came to say I am feeling similar, some days more than others, I think it’s really hard when you have little help or breaks it just seems 247
@Kate thank you, exactly that I think I get most frustrated when it's meant to be time for a 'break' but he's fussing and wanting me still!
I've been feeling exactly the same and being 8m pregnant doesn't help, when she's constantly climbing me. I heard someone say, 'Imagine that you're 80y old and you're brought back to this frustrated moment. This is the only chance you'll get to see them this little again.' I try to visualise that and it helps me to focus on the positives x
Hey! I feel exactly the same as you’ve said and lately I’ve been losing my mind! I’m trying to learn coping mechanisms such as a scale, so when I say to my partner “I’m at 90, I’m sorry I need to calm down and you need to take over” I take that time without guilt! Obviously depending on your situation, if your partner isn’t there or at work or it’s just you, it really doesn’t hurt to pop your little one somewhere safe like a pram or a cot, and just leave them whilst you try to come down from that 90. You’re doing a great job and just by posting this, you’ve proved you’re a great mama and person! A kettle can’t keep boiling with no water, without blowing up. Take the small moments and just breathe. Love and respect from one exhausted mother to another x