3 kids, and 2 under 2 😩

Been a stay at home mom for 2 years now, not by choice, and I’m honestly miserable. I had my almost 2 year old May 2023, and now have an almost 3 month old in February 2025. My bf works 3rd shift, and sleeps all day. Leaves me with all of the responsibilities at home, with the kids, making sure the house is stocked up, we have groceries, babies have diapers and everything they need, on top of his mess, all his laundry, and everything else. I’m beyond overwhelmed and frustrated, and also going through very bad postpartum depression. 🥺 I never get a break, have no support system, haven’t been able to eat since yesterday, and haven’t been able to shower in days. If my 1 year old isn’t screaming or needing something, my 2 month old is, if my 9 year old isn’t needing something, my 2 month old is, or my bf is complaining about something and telling me i need to do something, if i don’t have to pick someone up or drop someone off, i have to cook or clean up a mess before it gets worse. I barely have time to catch my breath and it’s so frustrating. Feel like I’m losing it. 🙁🥺😢

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Aww Airianna, that sounds extremely stressful. I’m so sorry you’re going through all that. Motherhood is definitely something much bigger than I anticipated. I’m all the way in Australia so I can’t even offer much in physical help but what does help me a little is just taking it one day at a time and when the less important things don’t get done I just roll with it (and this is coming from a control freak) as for your bf, maybe a really honest conversation? I don’t agree with his behavior. You’re supposed to be a team. Sending you love and thoughts❤️

Oh, sweetheart, it sounds like you are carrying the weight of the world right now. It is incredibly demanding, even under the best of circumstances, and it sounds like you're facing it all on your own with two little ones so close in age, on top of everything else. Postpartum depression is a serious challenge, and feeling overwhelmed and frustrated in your situation is completely understandable. It's heartbreaking to hear that you're not getting a break. You deserve so much more support than you're currently receiving.

Please know that what you're feeling is valid, and you are not alone in this. Have you considered reaching out to your health visitor or GP about how you're feeling? They can offer support and guidance for postpartum depression and help you find resources in your area.is there anyone at all – a family member, a friend, who could come over even for a little while to give you a break? Remember, you are doing an incredible job, even though it might not feel like it right now. Please be kind to yourself and try to reach out for support. You don't have to go through this alone.

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