Can I cry on your shoulder?

[huey]

I am maxed out.

Work is so super stressful - I cried dropping DD off this morning because I didn't want to come in

DD is going through a very clingy phase - I think she's about to hit a growth or developmental spurt. She isn't sleeping well, is eating nonstop and screams if I leave the room

DH is driving me crazy. I broke down and told him I was maxed out on him I feel terrible about it, but he is driving me nuts. I feel like he criticizes everything I do with DD. He acts like he's the one that is up with her at night. (I made it clear to him there is a difference between hearing her cry and rolling over to sleep and getting up and making a bottle and rocking her)

I stress about money this time of year and with the stress at work, it isn't helping

We argue about the holidays and what to do. I won tickets to dinner, hotel and NFL game 3 hours away for next Saturday, which is when my family is celebrating Thanksgiving. I am so torn, he thinks it's NBD since we are with my family quite a bit (which we are) but it's Thanksgiving. He thinks it'll do us good to get away. We were going to leave DD, but I don't want to leave her for 2 whole days. And I know how stressed my parents get when hosting holidays, so we are taking her. Which I am good with.

I am just stressed. Maxed out. And feel like crying.

[ijack]

I'm sorry, hugs! I wish I had some advice, but I've been feeling the same way lately and don't really know what to do

[mrssandro]

I am so sorry Huey! I hope you get a break soon.

[huey]

Nov 15, 2012 9:45:27 GMT -5 ijack said:

I'm sorry, hugs! I wish I had some advice, but I've been feeling the same way lately and don't really know what to do

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[HoneySpider]

Aww sorry, hope things get better soon!

[Deleted]

Aw man this is always a tough time of year. I've begun to hate the holidays; too stressful.

Do you have any siblings that would be with your kid at your parents house? Maybe a weekend away would be good for the two of you? Think of the sleep you could get!

[Deleted]

I'm sorry you're going through a stressful time. Are you completely sure that you don't want to leave the baby behind? It might be good for you to take a weekend away and use that time to really reconnect with your H since it sounds like the distance in your relationship is causing you extra stress. Good luck, I hope things start looking up soon!

[huey]

My sister will be up and I know she would help take care of her. She has a 3 year old that LOVES DD.

I am mixed about leaving her. It will be the first time leaving her (she's almost 10 months) and I don't know about being 3 hours away for 2 entire days. Plus it is her first Thanksgiving with my side. I know, I know - she doesn't have a clue, but it's a lot to process at once.

[kittycatlove]

Sorry! Hope things start looking up soon!

[Deleted]

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It is a stressful time of year anyway, plus it's tough being a mom and handling multiple responsibilities.

Cry it out if it will help. Is there some way you can give yourself a break in the next week or so? Do something nice just for yourself, if at all possible.

[crazygame]

I totally know how you feel. I am sorry that it seems like everything is hard right now. I agree that it might be great to have a weekend just for your and your husband. I left my daughter with my family when she was nine months old. It was hard, but once we had some time to ourselves, I really enjoyed it.

[huey]

Thanks ladies! It will get better. I am just having a down day and feel like it's all crashing down at once.

[whitepicketfence]

I'm sorry that you're having such a tough time at the moment. This really is a such a stressful time of year anyway and having LOs can sometimes compound that stress even more. I hope things get better for you soon.

Hugs!

[water*drop]

::hugs:: I hope things start improving soon!