Help Me!!!!!?

Question

Im a single parent. I have a 1 and a 2 year old. It is extremely hard because they cant really do anything for themselves. I've been rasing them pratically by myself every since they were born. Lately I've become really stressed out. I mean sometimes I feel like giving up! As soon as I get off work I have to go & pick them up from daycare. As soon as we get home they are ready to eat. So then I prepare food.Then I let them play for a little while or watch cartoons. Then I take them a bath. My son is in the stage where he likes to whine alot..So that just adds to the fire..And then to top i off ..Sometimes he wakes up about 6 times during the night! ...I already dont have any patience as is! I love my kids to death..and I would do anything for them. But it has really been hard for me! Sometimes I just feel like screamin my head off! Or throwing myself down a flight of stairs! SERIOUSLY!!! I neep advice ASAP!

Answer 1

#1 Invest in some birth control

#2 Deal, millions of mom before and after you have dealt with the same thing and they have only come out stronger.

#3 Something tells me you should ask help from some one not in yahoo answers.

#4 Don't blame your kids its not their fault.

Answer 2

Single mom huh? I truly understand. I had 3 toddlers and a newborn. The father walked out when I was 5 mths. pregnant with the 4th. I know exactly what you're talking about. True it is hard, But you have to find as many things as you can to laugh with them. My kids seemed to really like the radio when they were small. So I would get some cd's together, turn them on, dance with them for a bit, and prance around the house cleaning and still singing to them real loud with a smile on my face as I passed by them. It usually made them laugh, plus it got me away from the fuss as I got things done. That does'nt solve all the problems; some days,even weeks are just stressful and seem unending. I also worked 3 waitressing jobs just to pay the bills and diapers. But through it all you must find some personal time. Some one to talk to, laugh with, or something, anything. However I've found people let you down, so I learned to count on them without relying on them. Make sense? Maybe not, do what you can; they do grow up and you'll be surprised what you miss about these years! Mine are now twin 13 year olds 11, and a 9 year old. In ways it is easier, in anotgher, not at all. I miss their little kid smiles, laughs, and hugs. Those I'll never get back, just memmories and they're only getting older. I'm both greatful and remoursful. But 1 things for sure, I would'nt miss any part of then, knowing how I feel now. I hope this message helps. We all need some understanding now and then. You got my support, and my prayers. Life does get easier if you do'nt let it consume you.

Answer 3

Do you have a good friend who would spend the night at your house atleast once a week and take over the kids on that night so you can take a break and get enough rest?

Or, do you have family living close by that you trust to care for them on a volunteer basis just frequently enough to let you rest up? You need a break from the routine once in a while so you can just relax and rest, read a good book, watch a good movie at a local theater, go for a walk, etc.

If there is a big brother or big sister organization that has a volunteer that would not mind helping out, that might also be a choice.

If you are a Christian, there must surely be someone in your church who is kindhearted and trustworthy enough to leave the kids with on an occasional basis so you can get some needed rest and peace of mind.

Maybe an "adoptive" set of grandparents who have no grandchildren of their own, could be found at church.

Answer 4

I sympathise your situation, but, as a single parent, you need to have lots of patients looking after your young siblings. Do get your daily activity organise. Do priority chart eg. what to do first, then, next,next and so forth. Schedule your child's' meal, remember not to let your child have lots of tit bits b4 meal, otherwise, they will not eat their meal and make them wake up several times (hungry) during their sleep.As such, your rest period will be interupted. So, during their sleep, you too take a rest and you will feel relax.Then, spent sometime with your kids, you will feel much happier then b4. Do appreciate their present in your life, kids do bring a lot of joy in our life.

Answer 5

Its only going to get harder as they get older just thought u should know that.