Parents who may feel a little over whelmed

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    Krystle
    26 Aug 2012
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    Posted Sun 26 Aug 2012 22:10
    I am a mother of 4 wonderful beautiful boys ages 1,2,3 and 6. My husband works out of town for weeks at a time which leaves just me and the kids at home.

    We have just moved to aussie from newzealand for my husbands work which we had to do to provided for our family. 

    Back in New Zealand my boys used to go to daycare 2 days a week to give me a break and do the shopping etc but here in aussie daycare is far to expensive to send my boys

    Some times it just gets so overwhelming, we do not really have any family or friends here, so no baby sitters. So if I have to go shopping I have to take all 4 kids with me, if I want to go to the gym I have to take them all with me, dropping off and picking up my 6 year old from school we all pile into the car and pile out again. I sometimes find myself yelling more than I would, being snappy with the kids, getting more emotional than I normally would.

    Kinda feels like all I do is cook, clean, wash clothes etc dont get me wrong I love my boys and I know that my husband is doing the best he can for us but sometimes id just love to have a shower get dressed put on my makeup grab my keys and go to a movie, shopping, coffee with friends anything for myself with out having to get 4 children ready as well.

    Im wondering if there are any other parents out there who can relate or have any useful suggestions?
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    Lal

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    Posted Thu 13 Sep 2012 20:06

    I've only got one 22 month child which isn't nearly as awkward as four and I feel overwhelmed sometimes. My child has just started daycare one day a week (with the hope of getting a part-time job) and it is so much easier to go to appointments without him. 
    Even though I do sit down and relax while he's having a nap, the relaxation the first time I was at home without him is on a whole other level. As his primary caregiver, I am always on call. At the same time it feels very strange and I miss him.
    Is there any way you could afford even a few hours a week with a babysitter or family day care?
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