Zachary'sMummy
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I posted this previously in the pregnancy section but I thought this answer is more suited to this section after all... so...
I'm 37 weeks pregnant and I'm feeling so depressed while my husband is at work and I'm at home with my almost-1-year-old. I'm getting induced next week (obstetric cholestasis) so it won't last forever, but I was wondering if you could give me some tips on interacting with my littel guy.
I feel so bad because I feel like crying all the time. I get really frustrated becuase he **constantly** wants to be picked up. I don't have the energy to pick him up and play with him all day. I haven't even packed my baby bag, or the bag for Zachary (my 1-year-old) when he goes to my parents' when I'm in labour. I was trying to do that earlier today and he pulled my pants off tugging on my leg and whining. He makes this whiny noise for HOURS that drives me NUTS.
I basically cried all morning and he looked at me and cried too, he was so confused and maybe scared because I'm not usually like this. I usually try to smile and play with him all the time... his temperament has changed in the past week or two since I have been acting like this. Also, I'm always telling him "no" because he seems bored all the time and always wants things he can't have, like being picked up, or playing on the washing machine or the stove-top (I have an electric flat stove).
I feel guilty because Im always trying to put him down for a nap so I can get a few hours of peace and quiet. He used to be such a happy baby and he favoured me above anyone else, and lately, he doesn't even want to come to me anymore when daddy's around, he wants daddy and not me. I get the feeling he's bored at home with me, but I have NO energy to take him anywhere, like I used to all the time, to interact or at least be around people.
My husband is supportive when he is home btw, - he even wakes up with Zachary so I can sleep better- but he just works all day and into the evening and it's frustrating.
Anyway, there goes my rant and I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips. Thanks!
OOPS sorry, I meant to re-post this in Newborn and Baby.
I'm 37 weeks pregnant and I'm feeling so depressed while my husband is at work and I'm at home with my almost-1-year-old. I'm getting induced next week (obstetric cholestasis) so it won't last forever, but I was wondering if you could give me some tips on interacting with my littel guy.
I feel so bad because I feel like crying all the time. I get really frustrated becuase he **constantly** wants to be picked up. I don't have the energy to pick him up and play with him all day. I haven't even packed my baby bag, or the bag for Zachary (my 1-year-old) when he goes to my parents' when I'm in labour. I was trying to do that earlier today and he pulled my pants off tugging on my leg and whining. He makes this whiny noise for HOURS that drives me NUTS.
I basically cried all morning and he looked at me and cried too, he was so confused and maybe scared because I'm not usually like this. I usually try to smile and play with him all the time... his temperament has changed in the past week or two since I have been acting like this. Also, I'm always telling him "no" because he seems bored all the time and always wants things he can't have, like being picked up, or playing on the washing machine or the stove-top (I have an electric flat stove).
I feel guilty because Im always trying to put him down for a nap so I can get a few hours of peace and quiet. He used to be such a happy baby and he favoured me above anyone else, and lately, he doesn't even want to come to me anymore when daddy's around, he wants daddy and not me. I get the feeling he's bored at home with me, but I have NO energy to take him anywhere, like I used to all the time, to interact or at least be around people.
My husband is supportive when he is home btw, - he even wakes up with Zachary so I can sleep better- but he just works all day and into the evening and it's frustrating.
Anyway, there goes my rant and I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips. Thanks!
OOPS sorry, I meant to re-post this in Newborn and Baby.