ok i need some pick me ups. - Infant Care (up to 18 months old) Message Board

weepyone · 06-14-2006, 10:42 AM

hi ladies i know you are all a great source of support so i could use some pick me ups.

after a horrid weekend of ds crying i think becasue of the hot weather and having had his injections on friday and being home alone all last week as dh was away, and (omg does the list ever end) probably being hormonal got af monday, i feel down. i could just cry and for some reason i feel dh and are are strained, we probably aren't i just need lots of hugs. i feel really tearful and need some positives thrown at me. anyone else have a hard time like this ever or is it me

dizzygirl · 06-14-2006, 12:27 PM

Hey Weepy- As a mom, I go through many highs and lows too. I think it's natural. It's really hard having someone being dependant on you all day every day, and babies are certainly selfish. They never give us a break, ya know? It's tough on a marriage too! Those little ones know how to put a strain on things. I'm sure you're tired, and need a much needed break...............Is there someone you can leave baby with, and get a manicure or something like that? Even if you don't, I have found that getting out of the house every day is key for me and DS! Hang in there, there will probably be more ups and downs to come, but it always gets better, trust me. Hugs!

baby#2 · 06-14-2006, 12:32 PM

Oh Weepy, I soooooo know what you are talking about. My dh and I didn't really "kiss" if you know what I mean for 5 weeks after ds was born!?!

We couldn't find the time or energy. Plus, when you are deprived of sleep and leisure time everything else just seems to be crappy, even when in reality it isn't.
DON'T WORRY! IT DOES GET BETTER, I PROMISE! We all go through this and having already had one child I do know it stops.
We all appreciate what you are feeling and many of us feel the same way right now too.... Hold on girl, it'll pass!
(((((((( HUGS )))))))))

sweetea13 · 06-14-2006, 01:17 PM

I know exactly what you mean! Somedays I want DH to come home and pay me nothing but attention and other days I just want him to leave me alone! I know what you mean about being teary too, that just happens and is normal. Sometimes I don't understand because I am the happiest now that I had my DS but sometimes I do feel a strain in my dh and I's relationship. He tries to make me feel better but sometimes I think it is just my hormones!

friday13 · 06-14-2006, 07:09 PM

OH yes.... how long have you and your hubby been together? before the baby...?

My hubby and I - were together for 9.5 yrs. and married for 7 before DD entered... and well - rocked our world.

I know the older she gets the more fun we will have - and hence the reason I don't want another child now.... she is 5 months pretty soon. we had shots and a hot weekend too and now my DH is traveling - I hear ya sister! we are best friends too - so its really hard.