I’ve been feeling down about motherhood

Hi, I just wanted to express myself a little bit on here. To feel normal again. At times it feels like I can’t catch my breath. At times idk what decisions to make. Does this get easier? As a first time mom/ SAHM, I’ve been feeling lost. Yes I know that being a SAHM is hard work and it is best for my child but at times ( and I’ve heard another mom talk about this on here, which I related too)it feels like I’m not doing enough. Like I do want to connect with myself more and things like that but I have OCD which makes it hard to ignore messes in the house or I am constantly planning or organizing or scheduling. It’s like it’s hard to ignore or not stay productive. I feel bad when I am not productive or doing something to help my family. I also feel just kinda lost right now in life. I know that it’s not good to keep doing and doing all day and I need to have time where I have to myself and my interests, but things feel so far from me to do because it takes time, money and a clear head. I often also am hard on myself which I need to stop doing and I struggle with anxiety around perfection and performance. Idk a way around this… any tips? I just want to be able to have life figured out but I know it’s not reality? Can anyone relate to having a mind that just won’t rest? I just have been feeling like I want more for my life.

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Private parts

Soo, my five year old foster kiddo has been with us for about three months now and he is constantly grabbing his penis to the point he makes it hard. I haven't had to deal with this ever, so I'm not quite sure how to handle it. I've tried telling him he can only touch it when he's alone, going to the bathroom, or washing it, but he hasn't stopped. I don't want to shame him over something that's natural, but I also don't want him grabbing himself in front of people. Help!

Milton sterilising tablets

Hey, I’ve gone out today to buy a cold water steriliser and Milton tablets. I’ve just seen that they’ve changed guidance and that the bottles now need rinsing after sterilising? But I was told I didn’t need to rinse? Very confused 😅

It says on the packet to rinse using drinking water. Im based in the U.K. so would tap water be ok?? Chatgbt says to rinse with cooled boiled water 😅

I bought this for ease as my current steriliser was too small for the amount of bottles we use

Putting baby to bed - husband

I every night put my baby to bed whether she’s kicking off or not…. Am I wrong for saying to him to be quiet after I put her to sleep and actually listen to me I am uptight about it but I’m the one that has to go and sort her out not him… I explained to him that if you get the full 8 hours sleep and not wake up with her and I’m always the one then yes you should be the quietest person ever when she’s been put to sleep….. he’s wanting his mate round to have a shower and I said I don’t want him to have one as he’ll wake up the baby and I’m the one that’s got to sort her out….
He told me I’m being too much and always do this but I value the time I have once she’s been put to down for bed…….. I’m fed up with feeling like I’m bloody crazy…. For saying be quiet and to tiptoe around… but it’s true one slight noise and she’s up!!!!!!

Which laundry detergent are you using?

Hi all, what laundry detergent are you using? I know fairy tends to be the go to for most, but I really don't like the smell of it.

Any suggestions on others?

Does taking 🍃affect your breast milk?

If yes how long would you wait to breast feed after taking it?

Where are we changing our babies?

Hey y’all! My baby is 5 months. I used to change her on her dresser changing pad, now she’s a tornado and I had to bring out the halo bassinet to change her in for safety reasons. Eventually she will grow out of it, now I’m thinking… where are you guys change your baby? Cause the crib at some point will be lowered, bassinet too small, floor is very low, and a dresser seems to be unsafe(at least for now)