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Do you 'enjoy' spending time with your kids?
- Yes, most of the time we really have fun together
- Sometimes it's fun, sometimes it's really dull and aggravating
- Honestly most of the time it's not fun at all, but it's not supposed to be fun
- I really don't enjoy it at all, and wish I could spend less time with them
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I am hating myself and my life right now. I can't stand to be a SAHM anymore. I can't deal with the incessant meltdowns and tantrums, on top of sleep deprivation and a baby who won't ever nap. I have been trying to get a job for the past 6 months, but I can't find anything. We don't have the money for a sitter or a nanny, so there's nothing to be done until I find work. I am so overwhelmed.
13 replies [ Reply | Watch | MoreI'm sorry. SAHM is one of the hardest jobs in the world. I know you will find a job eventually, but in the meantime could your husband watch the kids while you take "you time" for a weekend or could you drop them off with family for a while? Trade a few hours with another mom? You need a break.
[ Reply | More ]I really feel for you. I am a sahm who is not looking to go back to work, but I've also had a hard time. are there any opportunities for support? friends? teenage mother's helpers that might charge very little and would like the babysitting experience? Please hang in there as it will improve for you.
[ Reply | More ]Do you have any trusted mom friends? Do a mom coop where the kids play each week, one of the moms gets to go out, and the other two take care of the kids. Rotate each week.
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First of all, it gets easier. Second of all, find some family/friend help, in the very least other moms to hang out with. Listen to some happy music during the day to take your mind of it. And finally, IMO, there's alway money for a sitter. I'd rather eat toast every day for a week and get myself a babysitter for a couple hours. See if you can find some $ somewhere to hire you some help.
[ Reply | More ]Honey, I feel your pain and I DO have a regular sitter. Here is my best advice to get through the day: 1) It's no coincidence that bedtime and happy hour are at the same time; 2) You don't have to be perfect; you just have to be good enough; 3) Sleep whenever you can. Everything else can wait; 4) Some days just suck. Some days are great. Try not to get too bummed out by the former and try not to gloat about the latter; 5) Leave the kids home with your husband and go out with some girlfriends--it always makes me feel better. Good luck with everything!
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