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Q: i cant keep up!!
asked by: pixma on January 28th, 2008
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My house looks like a bombs gone off in it!!

I'm really struggling looking after Grace and taking care of the house. Stephen works hard all day and i feel horrible that he has to come home to a pig sty.

Grace doesnt seem to sleep for long periods during the day so if i start something it only ever gets half done.

How did you all handle being a mummy as well as taking care of your home? suggestions would be appreciated!! Smile
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pixma
replied on January 28th, 2008
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anyone???

Seriously.....i'm drowning over here!!!! :-/
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pixma
replied on January 28th, 2008
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i just realised its still pretty early in some places.

Sorry.....just being impatient!!LOL
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ladylee70
replied on January 28th, 2008
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Let it go. Basically, I do what I can do. My house is just now starting to look a little better as Brian is 6 months (Nate 4 years).During the child's first few months, it's seems almost impossible. We are so tired due to late night feedings, feeding all the time (especially if you are breastfeeding), hormones going crazy after pregnancy, etc. My expectations of myself had to change. I decided not to even attempt supermom because I would run myself so ragged, I wouldn't be able to be a good mom. I would say just continue to focus on your child. She will grow up so darn quickly you will say, "Where did the time go!"

My husband didn't understand truly how difficult it was to get everything done until he had to stay home with the kids one day. I think I was out of commission-very sick. At the end of the day, he finally told me that he understands why the house looks the way it does - it's impossible to get things done because of the constant demands.
If your husband is having a difficult time understanding - get sick LOL j/k
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Shanyan
replied on January 28th, 2008
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I totally agree with Karin.....it is impossible to get everything done. This time really only does last a few months so it's not too bad. Before you know it you and Grace will have your own little schedule....also she will start sleeping for longer stretches shortly I'm sure and that will allow you to get a little bit done.

I understand that your dh works and that you feel bad if he comes home to a mess....but having a newborn baby is the same as having like 2-3 full-time jobs. at least he gets to come home and somewhat relax, you on the other hand don't.....your shift never ends. So please don't be hard on yourself things will start to fall into place soon Smile
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sweet_mom
replied on January 28th, 2008
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I second everything ladylee says.
Although I only have one child to look after,he can be a handful.He loves to scatter the toys around the house 5 minutes after I pick them all up!
When he was a newborn I tried to be supermom,I would be running up and down stairs doing laundry,vacuuming, and cleaning bathrooms until I was so exhausted that I would end up in tears.
The point of all this is to just LET IT GO! Do what you can to make it look livable and let yourself off the hook,you just had a baby.
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pixma
replied on January 28th, 2008
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oh okay!! well that sounds easier enough!!LOL

thanks ladies!!Smile
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