Am i overreacting?
Ftm to my son who is 6 weeks old, my partner has just gone back to working nights meaning I have to do them on my own, they’ve mostly been ok a few tough nights but we’ve got through it, my family have always been really supportive but recently they’ve been offering to ‘come and take him in the morning to go on a walk so I can have a break’ and I appreciate the offer but it’s making me feel really uncomfortable, I’m loving motherhood and don’t feel like I need to have a break I love being with my son. I’d be happy for them to come here and see him and watch him if I needed to sleep if I’d had an awful night but I feel uncomfortable with them taking him out without me especially as he’s ebf, I just don’t know what to say I feel bad turning down the help and support
Overwhelmed
Does anyone know the feeling when your baby keeps fussing and won't be quiet, youv given them everything and ticked them off but don't know what they want.
My son wasnt crying but just babbling and screaching, and being a lil fussy, he was really loud it was about 6.30am and I just wanted to scream he was just sooo loud and frustrating ,
I walked away and came back after 5 but it all continued .
Then finally 2 hours he has now feel asleep on me.
I just feel like this was too overstimulated I feel touched out ,drainned ,angry and upset and the day has only just begun.
Who has an Au pair?
Hi Mamas,
Our baby is due very soon, and although I’m trying to focus on enjoying these last few weeks, I can’t help thinking ahead to what we’ll do when I return to work in a year’s time.
We’ve been looking at nursery and childminder costs and trying to work out what would fit around our work schedules. My partner is a firefighter working a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern (including nights), and I work full-time, so finding the right childcare solution feels a bit complicated.
One option we’ve been considering is an au pair. I actually worked as an au pair myself when I first moved to London 13 years ago, so I have really fond memories of the experience and the families loved me and treated me like a family member.
For those of you who have had an au pair:
* Would you recommend it?
* What has your experience been like?
* How much pocket money do you pay?
* Is around £150 per week realistic these days?
* What are the hidden costs or challenges that people don’t always think about?
We haven’t bought our next home yet, but we’re planning to move to a 3-bedroom house so there would be a dedicated room for them.
Donald me any question to understand our situation better!
Thank you ✨
