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My son (born 17th September) makes my life so difficult. He cries non stop, I can't do anything for my other children, contact naps, can't even have time to myself in the evening because I put him in bed (we also cosleep) and he keeps waking up because I'm not there. This baby was unplanned and most days I just feel so fed up and think about how life would've been great now with my other kids at a great stage. It's stressful for me and them, the poor kids are my only support with my partner at work literally from morning till they go to bed. I'm on my own with them pretty much 24/7. He cries so much I actually feel like throwing him across the room. I never would but that's how he makes me feel inside. Any advice? I know it passes, I'm sure my first was like this until 9 months and then got a bit better but seriously this is hell

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Am I overthinking ?

Hi mamas. Yesterday I took my 3 year old son to meet with a potential new babysitter at her in home daycare. I was looking for him to attend 3 days a week while I work.
When we arrived, my son was only 10 minutes into a nap, but he woke up fine and was very excited. He played with the other 2 children that were there, (ages 4 & 2 1/2), and checked out the fish tank with the other kids. The lady was really nice and we chatted about her schedule, day to day activities, etc. She said that my selected days were perfect, and that she’d send all paperwork and info to me to sign and give back to her. She does have an 8 mo old baby, and my son did bring him toys and tickled the baby for a moment, which she laughed at. Shortly after, another child hit the fish-tank with their hand, and then my child did the same a few times. I corrected him each time and redirected him. When it was time to leave, he was running from me and didn’t want go, (which I thought was a good sign) and I went to pick him up and he fell back and hit his head on her coffee table. Those were the only things that happened during the visit. Overall, I was happy with the environment and we said we’d see her Monday.
I get home last night and get this message… am I wrong to be put off by her working? Because I am not sure what made her come to that conclusion. Maybe im overthinking it.

Am I a drama queen?

8-month pregnant, I stay at home and my husband works in a demanding field. He literally spend weekends on the couch, on his phone. Whines when we have to go out for errands, throw the bin away, or set some things for the baby. He doesn’t help me at home whatsoever. I feel like he’s totally uninvested and this breaks my heart. We have no sexy time. No romantic moments. When I’m getting too mad or complaining, he says that I just want to vent to annoy him.
I really don’t see myself like this in the future… HELP 😔

Weaning on the go

We’ve been weaning for the past few weeks, going really well but I’ve found I feel like I’m spending more time at home again rather than out and about.
We do breakfast (porridge or yogurt) then a veg and a fruit option all in between her bottles. She’s only 6 months, I’ve found the high chairs in cafes/restaurants are too big so I’m just staying home to save the worry of if she’ll miss a meal. Has anyone experienced with this? Obviously as she grows I know she’ll be more secure but right now feeling trapped!!

It’s so hard to chat with a mom on here when they literally disagree with everything you say in a sort of passive aggressive way.

For example, we’re just trying to get to know each other and I just mentioned that my kids go to school except for my youngest who stays home with me. And she’s like “oh well we home school I could never send my kids to school”
Which is fine I get it. I support all means of education.
But then I’m like “I like to go work out at the gym a couple evenings a week while my husband watches the kids”
And she’s like “oh I don’t like leaving my husband with more to do after he already worked all day”
And then I mention my 4 year old is watching bluey while I take a quick break. And she’s like “oh we don’t do tv in our house”.

It feels like literally anything I have to say is immediately negated and judged.

If you had a difficult toddler. Did it get better?

My 2yr 3 month old is so difficult. Tried to have a day out with friends kids today. Mine was the only one screaming and fussing, my friends 3 year old was having a lovely time playing happily. We left early as we usually do. I can't recall any time I've had a succesful outing with mine. It makes me never want to do anything. I just want to know, is this normal toddler behaviour that gets better or is mine pre-disposed to being a bad tempered child? I feel like the one no one wants to invite or hang with as my toddler is so difficult and never content

Holiday without baby

Looking for tips or any kind of encouragement... I'm going away for 4 nights abroad without my baby who will be 8 months old. He's staying with Dad I'm just feeling soooo guilty and upset like I don't know if he will be beside himself with me gone. I know I'll end up video calling every day I just want it to not be a bad experience for him 🥺