I am 17 weeks along with my first child, my boyfriends second. I havent been getting any sleep. I have to move to a completely different room half way through the night because my boyfriend snores to loud. The other bed is uncomfortable. I am irratable because I cant get enough sleep. Plus I have been having cramping that makes me sick to my stomache. To put on top of that I feel like all I do is clean. Then when I remind him and his son to pick up after themselves he flips a lid. I mean I am not a maid. All I want them to do is help keep it clean. What should I do?
2007-01-17 06:23:13 · 8 answers · asked by alainall 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Sounds like you're pregnant! You should have a serious talk with your boyfriend about the sleeping. It's so important for you and your baby that you have plenty of restful sleep. He should be on the uncomfortable bed, not you right now. You'll have plenty of time to not sleep once the baby is born.
Regarding your cramping, you should really talk to your doctor about it to make sure it's normal cramping. As for the cleaning... you're becoming a mom. Welcome!
2007-01-17 06:32:07 · answer #1 · answered by Jilli Bean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your not alone. Every new mom goes through this. Cleaning is part of your hormones as well,hang in there it gets better. As for your partner with the snoring problem, have him sleep on the couch. Some men don't or pretends not to know how to clean just to make us crazy. It takes two people to build a relationship and both have to share the house duties as well.
2007-01-17 14:50:32 · answer #2 · answered by Cas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not your job to be a maid! My boyfriend is doing the same thing. Let him know how difficult it is and ask for a bit of help around the house. If his son makes a mess, let him clean it up. You can assist in taking care of his son but its not your responsibility. Good luck!
2007-01-17 14:57:09 · answer #3 · answered by ashleighharder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
communication is the key for everything.
I would suggest to talk to your boyfriend about these things. He needs to understand how you feel. You are pregnant and its sooooo tirering to be. I remember when I was pregnant. I always wanted to sleep. Baby takes all the energy for him self.
I would talk to him before you guys fall at sleep.
For the snoring problem, I got my self a fan that makes a little bit of noise. When my husband snores, I put it on and it really helps with the noise. I also try to fall at sleep before him.
good luck!
2007-01-17 14:35:08 · answer #4 · answered by nursymee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First make him sleep on the other bed, you need your rest, if he balks tell him it's his baby you're protecting by safeguarding your health. Second-don't be the maid. Leave things alone if they don't clean up. I know this is hard to ignore but do it or you will be taking care of these lazy idiots all the time.
Good luck and God bless you & your baby.
2007-01-17 14:35:14 · answer #5 · answered by Maria b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get used to it. If you think you're tired, iirritable, and constantly cleaning now, wait til you add a newborn baby to the mix. I have three kids and a husband to clean up after, I haven't slept all night in years, and I've gotten used to it. You will, too.
2007-01-17 14:40:39 · answer #6 · answered by rshegv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband snores so loud that my sons can hear him all the way upstairs in their room. Buy some BreathRight Nose Strips for your husband. They really do help.
2007-01-17 15:39:22 · answer #7 · answered by Laura R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called being a mom, welcome to the club, I haven't slept for about 6 years now without something, ans all I seem to do is clean up, do laudray and dishes.
2007-01-17 14:31:39 · answer #8 · answered by Jody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋