I'm so tense and I don't want any responsabilities

[moongirl]

everything seem slike an aggravating chore! Does anyone else feel this way? I don't want to get up. I don't want to do any household chores. I could care less what my kid eats as long as he is not asking me for food. THe grossness of the house is making me sick but I don't want to do anything about it. My dh went out of town and the thought of simply gathering up the trash for trash day has me about to cry. :

[doulanichole]

I hear you! Good to know you're not the only one, huh? These first weeks are so hard because EVERYTHING seems so difficult and daunting and it would be sooo much easier to just lay around and sleep all of the time, huh? Seems as if everythign takes about 100 times the amount of energy I actually have and I have 3 other kids to care for! It can be very frustrating at times, but it won't last forever so hang in there and we will get through it together!

[RachelGS]

Yes, yes, yes! The first weeks just suck right out loud. Hang in there. You're in good company.

[Worldshakerz]

Ugh! Yes, I know what you're saying. I feel like a sloth, lol. It started about 3 weeks ago and I'm hoping it improves soon. My days have mostly consisted of caring for 2 yr old ds, cooking for us and trying to keep the dishes under control and laying or sitting on the couch watching tv or taking a nap with ds (or sometimes napping with ds jumping around me on the bed). :LOL

[aishy]

YES! My house would be a wreck if it weren't for my husband being helpful. I've been doing a little bit but no where near what I typically do.

I am with you on the "I don't care what they eat" thing. Here is a conversation with my & my 2 year old today, shortly before supper time. . .

"Lochy I don't want to nurse you right now (AGAIN for the ZILLIONITH time. oye i'm burned out), mommy hurts. Want something to eat?"

"Yes. KeeKee" (cookie)

"No not a cookie"

"Keekee"

"Okay, but just one"

"One" (while holding up one finger)

"You are so spoiled" (while laughing)

"Spoiled" (nodding his head)



sigh. So he got a lemon pastry cream (girl scout cookie).

I should have suggested rice cakes, he probably would have went for it. But he knew the cookies were there! LOL

And i hate that i can barely keep my eyes open in the afternoons when i'm alone with the children, yet at night i have a hard time falling asleep.
aisling

[mamabeth]

Oh I'm with you mamas....my house is such a craphole right now and I just can't do it. My dh was all proud of himself that he did the dishes, which I did appreciate, but I just want to cry when I look at the rest.

And dd is giving up her nap.....SOB....it's horrible! So I just let her run around and was very cranky with her.

But here's some hope...I'm 10.5 weeks and it's beginning to let up a little. I think.

[Serenity]

totally understand. my house is in chaos. all i want to do is lay on the couch and read my books. 2 yr old ds had toast for dinner last night, at his request, I was too tired to argue with him. Plus, I don't want to do anything for anybody. I even considered quitting as a LLL leader because I don't want anyone coming to me with their breastfeeding problems right now, isn't that horrible? I didn't quit though

[Czen:)]

Agreed! Even my shower seems like a huge accomplishment!

8 Weeks 4 days -220 days to go!

Czen

[Shorin_Mama]

I'm "working" full-time right now. It's horrible. I have no motivation to do ANYTHING. I'm lucky I have a cube so people can't watch me drag all day.

When I get home I'm done for the day. Matt and I like to go for a walk with the dog in the evening (he gets walked in the morning too) but lately that sounds like a marathon. I do as much as I can, but I totally tank when I get back.

Don't even get me started on the housework. Yikes!

I give credit to all of you going through this while caring for other children. I'm very impressed.

Jess

[lovnbnhome]

I am right there with everyone! I am constantly going around the house and tripping over toys and looking at the dirty dishes and the full to the brim laundry baskets...but I DON'T WANT TO DO ANY OF IT!! I'm hoping dh will get a clue and pitch in... Now that I am thinking about it I think the kids are feeling it they are a little "testier" these days...