[mamaofthree]

Hi mamas...
I am having a rough day today. I feel so traped and overwhelmed today. My two oldest are at summer camps for a good part of the day and I am home with my three little ones. The 5 year old and the 2 1/2 year old have been fighting all day, and my 6 week old (today!) baby is so fussy. I have so much to do and I feel like I can't get a thing done. (OK I did just get the baby down for a nap). I am constantly interupted even in the bathroom. I get hounded 24/7 about food and playing and computer time, and food, and seeing people, and food and wiping butts, chores, yada yada.
I just want to run away. Plus I feel frumpy and all over the place emotionally.
I really love being a SAHM, but some days... sheesh! When I worked I at least got a break, I get no time that I am not constantly on call. I just so tired...

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[Oriole]

*HUGS*
I don't know how you do it! Hope your day picks up. All people need a break, especially the ones that take care of 5 y.o., 2 y.o., and an infant day in and day out!

Hope you find a way to give yourself "just you time". Either way sending you hugs.

 

[mightymoo]

Those days are hard! Hope your day picks up.

 

[Adamsmama]

(((HUGS))) I was there yestderday...thought I was going crazy. Today was much better. Mine are 4, 2 1/2 and 5 weeks today. The baby seems to cry just when the other two need food and things are just crazy sometimes. It is a very tough job and I'm sure you are doing a great job.

 

[jlpumkin]

Hi Mamaofthree! We are so there with you - though I only have 2. They've been fighting non-stop since my dh left last week. This am I went on a job interview - missed big people conversation, coffee breaks, bathroom breaks. Came home and both of them now have diarrehea (*sp?). And still fighting... At the interview I thought there's no way in heck I'm leaving my kids no matter how much they offer me - Yet somehow they still make me want to pull my hair out! I actually said today - "I carried you in my body, fed you from my body, and continue to meet your every need - and you can't even enjoy each other for the 20 minutes I need to put your dinner on the table?" - Oh just gag me with a spork!!! Hugs to you mama... we always just say "Tomorrow will be better" - luckily most of the time its true.

 

[Jess A]

I truly could have written your post word for word, except for the number of children and summer camp.

It's been very hard here lately . . . I feel totally overrun and the only personal time I get lately is physical therapy for a back issue. And that's not fun. So I'm in pain a lot too.

I just keep repeating that this will pass and trying to keep a positive outlook, but it's HARD.

HUGS to you.

 

[mamaofthree]

So far so good today. I would like to say yesterday got better but it was just a rough day. I hate that.
Anyway, thanks for listening to me and being so supportive. I was actually thinking about getting a job! LOL Now I am back to my old self.

H

 

[blsilva]

So glad that today is better!

Those days are so hard- when everything seems too overwhelming, and you can't seem to remember why you wanted to be there in the first place.
I am in awe of you, though- with 5 little ones! I feel like I'm going nuts with two!

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It sounds like you are doing so wonderfully with them. Even on the rough days.