I hate my life and need help - Page 3

[MacKinnon]

I've been thinking about you Mama, and hope that you are doing OK.

I do want to remind everyone that MDC does not host discussions of the merits of cry it out sleep training.

We all have very difficult times as we parent, some much, much harder than others. And in those times, we've got to find the way to put on our own oxygen mask, so we can help our kids put on theirs. It's important to take care of ourselves so we can be healthy, effective, attached mothers. Wishing you all the best! (And when you're up at 3 am, know that somewhere in the US, I'm probably up with my four month old baby too!)

[mrsjerrygarcia]

Hi Mama! you sound a lot like me, on some days. And I only have 1 son. But, a LOT of my feelings are the same and all I can say is I'm sorry and it'll get better and you're a GREAT mother and to really try to see if someone can take them for even just one night so you can rest or something. I'm sorry and good luck!

[waiting2bemommy]

ok so while I was sitting here for the 3rd time in 2 hours putting my own lovely dd back to sleep I thpought of you and had a moment of inspiration.

What if you put some kind of waterproof padding on your dd's bed and laid clean pajama next to her bed? When she woke up she could just pull it off (I'm not thinking of anything complicated or tucked into teh corners, maybe even just a folded blanket under her), take off the wet diaper and put on the cean pjs. If you have pullups she could put a pullup on herself, then get back in her bed. Leave a nightlight on for her in her room.

maybe your dh could spend a few nights working with her on that when she wakes up, and you could set some kind fo reward for her if she manages to handle it herself. I know my ds can do it because although hes potty trained he still occasionally pees the bed and he will get up and change his clthes and sleep at the other end of the bed without ever coming and getting me.

I have no idea if that would help, I was thinking of you and wishing I had a magic solution, but that's the closest I've got. lol.

Oh and zoloft has helped me tremendously. I can't even tell you how much. It has really, really taken the edge off my feelings of rage and my agitated, depressed feelings.

[Super~Single~Mama]

Op - how are you doing?  I'm just about to climb in with my 2yo, and thought of you.  I hope you're feeling better!!!