tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63073794999719116.post2304435108814644714..comments2023-11-23T04:54:25.877-07:00Comments on Up Mommy Creek: I'm StrugglingAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621050772474706930noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63073794999719116.post-35608166277658880842013-09-01T21:41:33.790-06:002013-09-01T21:41:33.790-06:00I have an almost-4 year old and a 4.5 month old. I...I have an almost-4 year old and a 4.5 month old. I get the anxiety about going out with both kids, I was REALLY worried about it. I still am. What has worked for me is setting really small, attainable goals. Go to the grocery store. But not for a weekly shop. Just for a couple of things so that you can be in and out. It's about getting comfortable with the dynamic (for your older child as well as for yourself). And, I admit it, I bribe sometimes. We have also done a couple of playground trips all together. I was nervous, but they went well. Baby steps. It is getting easier with each outing. You can do it! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63073794999719116.post-29032443086751157272013-08-15T18:11:02.935-06:002013-08-15T18:11:02.935-06:00I feel the exact same way. #nojoke. You and I woul...I feel the exact same way. #nojoke. You and I would get along wonderfully, just because if you walked into my house or vice versa...there'd be nothing to judge. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15106187535671592751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63073794999719116.post-41206259598835071452013-08-14T17:37:18.899-06:002013-08-14T17:37:18.899-06:00Girl, I know how you feel. Every single mum has mo...Girl, I know how you feel. Every single mum has moments like this, or seasons like this, everyone. Some days I think am I am all over this gig and rocking it. Then the next day will jump up and slap me hard in the face. My blog is the first place I let slide too, if I don't have the time to do things with my littles then I don't have time to go online. I tend to go in bursts, get a heap of blogging work done and planned then not even go online for days on end. It all feels so disorganised. And body wise, hmm let's just say putting on a swimsuit for the first time since CJ was born was a little confronting. Hugs mama, I am here if you need an ear xoEm @ And Nothing Else Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15840010054719188361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63073794999719116.post-8164525643980283152013-08-13T15:53:51.134-06:002013-08-13T15:53:51.134-06:00Sometimes I feel like we get into a rut that is ha...Sometimes I feel like we get into a rut that is hard to get out of...honestly there is a huge identity crisis that comes when you enter into motherhood. (Its there when you get married although its slightly less noticeable.) What I feel the most from your post is being overwhelmed in general - knowing something isn't right, that life shouldn't be the way it is, and then recognizing areas that are not in balance. Try to remember that life will always be a great balancing act, but maybe take some time this week to make baby steps in the broad areas you touched on: feeling exhausted all the time - focus on getting your full 7-8 hours of sleep each night - nap when your son does as well, feeling like you've let yourself go - have a dance party with your child, or take a walk together for fresh air - involve him in the physical activity...and finally make time for you to do something that allows you to relax whether that is a solo shopping trip, coffee and a book, or even just a long soak in the tub. <3 XO CourtneyCourtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10723890954199791997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63073794999719116.post-16374797510164468392013-08-01T18:56:54.109-06:002013-08-01T18:56:54.109-06:00I can relate to every single thing that you posted...I can relate to every single thing that you posted, and for some reason, my return to work helped me work through a lot of it. <br /><br />I hope you can find something that will help you too. Make sure to take care of yourself; how to you expect to attend to everything you need to take care of if you neglect what you need? <br /><br />Be gentle with yourself. We put a lot of pressures on ourselves - this is both good to give things to strive for and bad because we beat ourselves up when we fall short. Mrs. Green Acreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11904949643033966127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63073794999719116.post-90015460575131492962013-08-01T16:12:32.324-06:002013-08-01T16:12:32.324-06:00We've all been there to a degree! Get outside ...We've all been there to a degree! Get outside every day - especially while the weather is nice, it helps so so so much! "This too shall pass" - it doesn't help you right now, I get that....but it's so true!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63073794999719116.post-57220913521627648982013-07-31T17:02:29.140-06:002013-07-31T17:02:29.140-06:00Oh, I have been there, Amy. It is SO MUCH HARDER w...Oh, I have been there, Amy. It is SO MUCH HARDER when your kids are young. I highly recommend counselling (been there). I also recommend letting certain balls drop for a while (maybe blogging...) and focusing on doing stuff that you love. This will pass. Promise. It's just super sucky until it does.<br /><br />LeanneLeanne Shirtliffe (Ironic Mom)http://ironicmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63073794999719116.post-48414693886878251442013-07-31T10:00:49.017-06:002013-07-31T10:00:49.017-06:00I'm so glad you wrote this post. It sums up my...I'm so glad you wrote this post. It sums up my life perfectly!! I have a 22 month old boy and I just had a baby boy a month ago. I am a stay at home mom so with one income I understand the money issue. I also struggle with anxiety and depression. My 22 month old is super independent and my newborn sleeps a lot. I sometimes feel I am not making the best of time with him because he is just as happy playing alone. At times I feel I am the only one who feels like this. So glad to know I'm not. Hopefully things start getting better for both of us :) good luck!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719987919359310725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63073794999719116.post-64487095263469744022013-07-30T18:39:48.197-06:002013-07-30T18:39:48.197-06:00I felt all the same things until very recently whe... I felt all the same things until very recently when my youngest suddenly became less of a baby and more of a big kid. You'll get through it too.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11617259549508716343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63073794999719116.post-58144478237432435062013-07-30T16:44:28.095-06:002013-07-30T16:44:28.095-06:00I really identify with this. I feel like I'm s...I really identify with this. I feel like I'm struggling right now too. Everything just seems harder than it should be. It comes and goes. My youngest just started waking up an hour and a half earlier than before and I'm not adjusting well. You're not alone.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649333966922602451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63073794999719116.post-52583071072733572602013-07-30T15:50:34.104-06:002013-07-30T15:50:34.104-06:00It's hard. Being a parent to two smalls is har...It's hard. Being a parent to two smalls is hard. I've been there. Anxiety and all. The best advice is to just hang on. I merely survived after my twins were born and then their little sister 1 1/2 years later. It's OK to just survive. To keep you and them alive and fed that's OK. Eventually you will get out of survival mode although this will dawn on you months later. Take a deep breath and breathe. As for the things like money and our body issues well sometimes we have to let those worries go for a bit. You are doing great. Please don't let anyone tell you different. Hugs. I'm here in Oregon supporting you and rooting for you. Chelseanoreply@blogger.com