Post by SallySparrow on Feb 26, 2014 17:28:21 GMT -5
Guys, my kid is an asshole. Seriously. DH has been late getting home all week. It's been a stupid crazy week at work, so I bust my ass there, go pick her up, he finally comes home and still has shit to do around the house because we just moved so he's no help. I still don't have a working washer. We cloth diaper. She isn't freaking sleeping. She won't sleep at night. She's exhausted and won't nap. She is upstairs screaming in her crib because I put her down for a nap and she doesn't want to sleep. I. Need. A. Break.
I just need her to stop crying. WTF happened to my good sleeper? This is bullshit.
Buy a pack of disposables, order a pizza for dinner, call in reinforcements if you have them. I had my MIL come for a week when I was randomly feeling overwhelmed and it was a huge help.
Could it be teeth? Have you tried Tylenol before bed? Or an ear infection? 9 times out of 10, when my kid's sleep is fucked up, it's one of those two culprits.
Almost six months. I've suspected teething for a while, but I don't know.
Carry-out, disposables, and a bath sound amazing. The new house.does have a huge bathtub. And I do have wine.
Thanks for letting me vent. Life is just overwhelming me today. The only person close enoughn to help us is DH's sister. She loves watching A, but DH has.guilt about it because we both work all week, so he thinks we.should be with her all weekend.
Almost six months. I've suspected teething for a while, but I don't know.
Carry-out, disposables, and a bath sound amazing. The new house.does have a huge bathtub. And I do have wine.
Thanks for letting me vent. Life is just overwhelming me today. The only person close enoughn to help us is DH's sister. She loves watching A, but DH has.guilt about it because we both work all week, so he thinks we.should be with her all weekend.
Ha ha ha ha. I gave up on that LONG ago. DD (3.5) spends at least some time at least 2 weekends/month with grandparents. DS less so, because I feel bad asking someone to watch 2 kids, but even he gets grandparent time frequently. Honestly, it's a win for everyone.
I second take out and disposables. Sometimes the convenience of everyday things makes life more bearable. No help with the sleep issue because we're also struggling... Maybe try Tylenol before bed in case it is teething. Might get you a few hours
Post by pinkdutchtulips on Feb 26, 2014 18:52:52 GMT -5
disposables .. and pizza and wine !
regardless of age, if you just moved things are going to be rocky. i recently moved in late September and dd's usually good sleep (ie in her OWN bed and dry through the night) went to crap and she's 4 yo ! its almost been six months and while she's been dry through the night for awhile now, sleeping in her own bed is entirely hit or miss.
let her get used to her new surroundings and the good sleeper WILL return
Post by everafter07 on Feb 26, 2014 19:51:54 GMT -5
Definitely try some Tylenol or Advil to see if that helps tonight! I've been in your shoes (part time SAHM and my DH goes OOT or has late meetings more often than if like), I totally empathize. I hope she gives you a break.
Definitely disposables. We just moved in the middle of January and are still in disposables most of the time. And seriously, don't feel guilty asking for help. It is impossible to unpack with a baby!
Hoping you can catch a break and some wine tonight!
Oh hugs! That all sounds overwhelming. Find some booze. Get your kid some Tylenol stat (I used to be one of those Moms who was all, "No Tylenol for my kid randomly!" Turns out the sh*t works. Really. ). It's the answer for everything around here when my kid is in a mood.
Put your pjs on, order some dinner and snuggle your baby if nothing else. Life will be there tomorrow.
Also, don't feel guilty about pawning your kid off for awhile. I gave up on that long ago. Think of the relationships with other people she's fostering.
Post by SallySparrow on Feb 26, 2014 20:57:13 GMT -5
Thanks, everyone.
We put her to bed about 20 minutes ago. She's in there kicking the crap out of the crib slats and rolling back to front, then front to back. Never mind that she still won't roll back to front in front of us. DH is taking over so I can take a bath. Lord help us.
I hope by now you are sleeping or drinking or doing something equally as self-serving! And fwiw, when DD started sleeping on her tummy she was a much happier sleeper overall. We had STed just a couple weeks prior, and it was going well, but her choosing to tummy sleep only made things easier. She likes to rub her face into the mattress to help relax herself. I have set her down on her back and she immediately rolls over, and rubs her face and settles. Here's hoping the same idea suits your DD! And I hope you get some proper support soon!
Hope things get better soon. Also tell your H it is the quality of the time you are spending with your child not the quanity. If you are completely stressed out and able to focus and enjoy the time then how is that better taking a couple hours to focus, get stuff done and then be able to really enjoy the time with your kid?
Hugs. I don't know how single parents do it! There are days when I can handle it all by myself and I feel like super mom, but as soon as someone has a cranky day, I need DH to keep my sanity.
Don't feel bad taking time for yourself. You'll be a better mom because of it.
Thanks for letting me vent. Life is just overwhelming me today. The only person close enoughn to help us is DH's sister. She loves watching A, but DH has.guilt about it because we both work all week, so he thinks we.should be with her all weekend.
My motto is a well-rested mommy is a happy mommy and a happy wife and a happy life! Hang in!