Feel like I’m drowning

I have a 4 month old and almost 3 year old and I’m struggling more now than I was when my baby was newborn. I haven’t had much sleep since she was born as she only does 2-3 hour stretches and then I have to get up with my toddler so I think sleep deprivation is playing a part in this but I’m struggling so much to cope with my toddler. Her behaviour is awful she doesn’t listen to a thing I say. My 4 month old is quite clingy and likes to be held a lot but is generally very happy. I just feel like I’ve got to a point where I don’t know how to be a good mum and I’m not enjoying this stage. I loved this stage with my first but I feel like having a toddler is spoiling my stage with my baby and I feel constantly upset. My partner doesn’t get it so can’t speak to him.

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I can totally relate - I have had actual dreams that I’m drowning regularly recently. I have a 4 month old and 4 year old and just feel like I’m not being a good mum to either of them. I also have a weird feeling of being bored a lot but not having any time to myself which I really struggle with. Any time I do get is just used for naps to try and counteract sleep deprivation. But I think this is just a very hard stage - baby is still so young and needs a lot from you which might be why your toddler is acting up? I think sleep deprivation is pretty punishing as well, I’m definitely not at my best and get easily upset or angry when it’s been a really bad night and my 4 year old always mirrors my emotional state which makes things even harder. No advice, just solidarity and hoping things get easier soon 🙏🤞

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Postpartum

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When does it get better?

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Crawling

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Night time routine

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