Has anyone else noticed

Everyone told me what a whirlwind it would be for the first 3 months. However, it seems lately has been WORSE! I am sure going back to work 3 months ago hasn't helped, but I feel like there isn't enough time in the day. I have been forgetting things, losing things, feeling lost, etc!!! I am more overwhelmed now than I was at the beginning! Maybe it is because they need more entertainment and stimulation rather than just laying there? Anyone else feel the same?

 

When I went back to work I felt the same way. When you get home it is nothing but go, go, go!!!! Making dinner, laundry, vacuuming, dinner for the kids, feeding times two, playing with them, baths, quality time. By the time they go down for bed you are exhausted and have no time for the DH. Eventually it does get better as you learn to manage everything but, some days I do feel like I am a mental patient.

 

That is so freaking funny that you posted this today!!!! IT IS SOOOOOO MUCH HARDER!!!! My babies are sick right now, but even everyday is much more difficult. My theory: they didn't move, slept a lot, didn't require tons of eye contact...now, they expect mommy around all the time. I agree...it is MUCH more difficult.

WE WILL SURVIVE!!! hahahha

 

I have to say the first 4 months were the hardest because we were getting no sleep. Months 4-8 were a breeze, relatively speaking, because they were sitting up, playing with toys, and sleeping fabulously. Now they are crawling, taking toys away from each other, not sleeping as well, and throwing tantrums when they don't get their way. I can't change them without a major struggle. Each stage presents its challenges!

 

YES! Mine are a bit older than yours (10 months) but I feel that it is definitely getting harder. They require alot more attention and it just exhausts me. I think I was more well-rested when they were waking every 4 hours for feeds! Oh well

 

I've always said, it doesn't get easier, just different. As they outgrow ceryain phases there is always a new challenge.

 

I have found that over the years, every year is not so much harder, but busier than the last. I can now remember back to when my girls were babies and think about how simple life was. Sure I was sleep deprived but I still am (they don't stop waking you up of a night).

They start solids, that's more work. They start to move and walk. More work as you are chasing around after them (generally they head out in two different directions making it even more difficult). Then they start talking (that comes with it's on set of challenges). The you have to start with the activities and kindergarten. School starts and you are running back and forward (particularly if you work) and after school activities, playdates..................it goes on.

But all in all I love my busy life. I would not trade it for the world.

 

QUOTE(MommyTo3andCounting @ Apr 17 2007, 07:25 PM) [snapback]224445[/snapback]
I've always said, it doesn't get easier, just different. As they outgrow ceryain phases there is always a new challenge.


That seems to be how it is around here, not easier but different. It seems that every stage brings new and more challenging things. Hang in there momma! :hug99:

 

QUOTE(kristie75 @ Apr 17 2007, 11:17 PM) [snapback]224434[/snapback]
Each stage presents its challenges!


I totally agree with this statement!

The sleep deprivation MONTHS were by far the hardest for me. Month 6 and 7 were great with them sitting up and playing. However, mine are having major separation issues now that are stressing me out. My DS cries when I leave the room and when I'm sitting beside him. He wants to be sitting in my lap. What to do!?! What to do!?!

 

QUOTE(kristie75 @ Apr 17 2007, 11:17 PM) [snapback]224434[/snapback]
I have to say the first 4 months were the hardest because we were getting no sleep. Months 4-8 were a breeze, relatively speaking, because they were sitting up, playing with toys, and sleeping fabulously. Now they are crawling, taking toys away from each other, not sleeping as well, and throwing tantrums when they don't get their way. I can't change them without a major struggle. Each stage presents its challenges!


that is totally what it is like her plus throw in that terrible two that i have running around here! Its hard!

 

QUOTE(MommyTo3andCounting @ Apr 17 2007, 07:25 PM) [snapback]224445[/snapback]
I've always said, it doesn't get easier, just different. As they outgrow ceryain phases there is always a new challenge.



I could not put this better myself! I really feel that as long as they aren't whining too much and they actually sleep through the night, it is easy... doesn't seem to be the case these days though :blink:

Definitely know where you are coming from though. :hug99:

 

Yes, I agree that it doesn't get harder, it just gets different. BUT, for me, it DID get harder after three months. They slept ALL THE TIME in the beginning and so that piece was easy. Granted, that was two years ago though...and I still would not want to do it again!!!