What else is there to do when your baby wants to be awake at 1:30am? Blog? I don't know...maybe.
What to blog about? I don't know....
I'm struggling. Having two kids is hard right now.
Stress, anxiety, irritability. I am not loving the newborn era. But I do love my newborn, like crazy.
My Katelyn is taking the brunt of my anxiety. I am not responding to the demands of an infant and toddler well. I knew this about myself. I expected it, but I don't want to hurt Katelyn (not physically, of course). I think she is stressed out too. She wet the bed last night...our bed. This has never happened before. Ever! She went to Spokane today with my sister and wet her pants and pooped in her pants too. I feel terrible.
Time goes so fast when you have children. They grow up too fast. So I feel ungrateful if I wish time would speed up just a little. Oh, just about 5 or 6 more weeks.
I always thought that I would have a least three children. I'm starting to think that I may need to rethink that plan. Either that, or I may need some stronger medication...LOL.
Good Night.
7 comments:
Oh I'm sorry about the newborn era, it's my least favorite too. It will all be a blurr in a couple months, which comes so fast...but I know it NEVER seems fast enough.
it will get easier.
you'll get the hang of it! The first few months are hard. I know:) Myles is only 2 months. When I finally feel like I'm getting ahold of life, he seems to be extra needy! But I'm sure as long as we try... good luck!
I'm with ya! The infant/toddler mix is tough! Call me if you need to chat. :)
yes, I felt the same as you, the idea of three was great before #2 came along. Being a mom is hard work, and mentally draining. I now know why people say you are not a true parent until you have two. Two is way harder than one. You will get through it. And hey, when Jeff stays with you, make him get up with Alaina, he'd love it! Really he would.
With 4 kids I can understand. The thing that helps me is to get help either from a friend, family member, or the best comes from my husband. Have Justin take the girls for 30 min if you can and take a bubble bath or do something else that helps you relax. It's amazing how refreshed you come out of it. Good luck!
Oh, DeAnne!
First off, this is the toughest time. It will get easier, soon.
Second, Katelyn will be o.k. too.
Last, you are a wonderful mom. Don't ever question that.
Everyone feels this way-and if they don't then their either perfect and should be translated or in denial!!!
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