Overstimulated
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@Katie i have no one
I utilise Hubby, MIL and my sisters for my breaks. Sometimes I just invite a friend to soft play so I can sit there in peace have a coffee and chat while the kids run and play. Utilise the gym sometimes, some have a crèche. My friend has a gym membership so she can go and swim and have a coffee for 2hrs she doesn’t even use the gym but she’s paying for her sanity, 2hrs twice a week of peace. Look for occasional care in your area that’s the same but cheaper, usually run by council.
I spend a lot of time walking outside. Kids are strapped in to the stroller/wagon and safe, nobody is touching me, I can go basically anywhere that I want, kids get fresh air, and bonus is the steps (a whole lot of them). Also just let yourself cry or yell at objects or whatever else helps. There is absolutely nothing wrong with needing to cry.
So we moved 5.5 hours away from family for my husband’s job. I’m super pregnant and been losing patience with my son. But I invested in loops and that has helped. Also, if I really need a break I put those on, throw on a show and go to my room. I leave the door open but then he leaves me alone, or I get a shower even if it’s not my first. I was going home once a month for a week but I’ve been too pregnant the last two months. But once the baby is born and my husband is off paternity leave I’ll be going up once a month again.
Hey! I’m in a similar situation but it’s 5 days a week and he’s traveling so he doesn’t even come home at night and I feel so overstimulated and stressed out and just clocked out a lot and have had my weak moments top of crying or raising my voice sooooo I’ve learned how to keep my kid entertained for like 2 minutes while I go into my bedroom, close the door, and scream into a pillow and come right back. We also do more screen time than I normally let her have. I’ve also put her in gymnastics so she can get play time without me. Is there anyone who can give you a tiny break even if it’s just to take a bath??