I feel like I am constantly ironing and tidying up and cleaning. I just about get the sitting room back in order at the end of the day when bubba has gone to bed if I am not tired (a couple of days I might just leave it) but then it's back to a tip the next day. I've tried cleaning when baby is awake but can only do so much before he wants my attention and tried doing as much as I can when he naps but the timings are inconsistent and lately for his first nap I've just laid in bed because I'm just exhausted. I feel like all I do all day is clean and tidy yet never have a tidy house. I can't remember the last time I deep cleaned to be honest. I ust want a day off to myself that doesn't involve cleaning and so I can actually enjoy my mat leave playing with baby boy when we are indoors. Like now when baby boy was taking his second nap I sent time washing the dishes and cleaning the kitchen. I haven't even brushed my teeth yet. I will do after he's finished feeding but I get days when I feel so overwhelmed even though I chose this life! And this is just one child and I want another but stuff like this really puts me off if I can't even cope with one!
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I completely understand you. My husband and I are both at home, but we still struggle with keeping everything clean too (although honestly it’s not as bad as it feels sometimes).
I usually try to clean while my baby girl is awake, and rest when she naps. Because of that she slowly learned how to entertain herself for a bit. Of course we still spend time playing and doing activities together every day, just not during every single wake window.
What really helps me is having a dishwasher. While it’s running, I can quickly tidy the kitchen instead of using all my energy just washing a mountain of dishes like before.
A tumble dryer has also saved us so much time and space. I no longer have to hang wet clothes everywhere around the house, and it actually helped get rid of the damp/mould problems too.

Stop ironing 😆 it's one less thing to do and it really doesn't matter

How old is he? Because I couldn't get much done until past 6 months and even then it wasn't loads. We built up independent play and when my daughter was old enough got her involved with cleaning/pretending to clean. The house still isn't perfect. But we've done little things like tidy time after every meal, she will play on her own or she will help ("help") and we tidy up her toys with her at the end of the day. She's 3 now and I'd say I've been on top of things since she was about 2 and even then it can still fall apart in what feels like minitues 😂 Be kind to yourself. Either you or someone else (I don't hear anything about a partner so not sure) has got way too high standards. If you want to rest, rest. If you want to play with your baby and enjoy your mat leave, do it. Get out of the house, then you're not looking at your to do list because you're physically unable to do it when you're not there! You're doing great. It's really important to look after you as well.