I am done - literally don’t care anymore

[Anonymous]

Hugs op!!! Having a newborn is so hard, I can’t imagine it right now.

Can I ask what your dh does that he works 12-15 hours 7 days a week? That seems extreme. Does he help out when he’s off the clock?

I agree with letting go and letting them eat Cheerios and watch paw patrol all day. Make sure baby has a safe place to sleep and you can close your eyes while the kids are watching tv and baby naps (hopefully baby naps!).

I do think at some point introducing chores is a great idea per the PP. I teach preschool and many parents are amazed at what their kids are capable of when they come into my classroom. It may be harder now, but in the long run your life will be easier. Kids need structure and so few of them have it now as a result of being home. And I feel like this quarantine is going to be longer than we think, so it may be worth it.

Keep breathing, sleep whenever you can, and know you’re not alone!

[Anonymous]

Grow up, OP. You chose to have 3 kids...would you have only had them if you knew you could ship them off to school every day?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hugs op!!! Having a newborn is so hard, I can’t imagine it right now.

Can I ask what your dh does that he works 12-15 hours 7 days a week? That seems extreme. Does he help out when he’s off the clock?

I agree with letting go and letting them eat Cheerios and watch paw patrol all day. Make sure baby has a safe place to sleep and you can close your eyes while the kids are watching tv and baby naps (hopefully baby naps!).

I do think at some point introducing chores is a great idea per the PP. I teach preschool and many parents are amazed at what their kids are capable of when they come into my classroom. It may be harder now, but in the long run your life will be easier. Kids need structure and so few of them have it now as a result of being home. And I feel like this quarantine is going to be longer than we think, so it may be worth it.

Keep breathing, sleep whenever you can, and know you’re not alone!

Op here - dh is a lawyer and his firm is “work like normal” and not really giving any leeway for the current circumstances. And surprisingly they are very busy. So he is expected to continue his current case work from home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Grow up, OP. You chose to have 3 kids...would you have only had them if you knew you could ship them off to school every day?

Op here - I mean it is expected that the kids would go to school every day isn’t it? Do you have kids and homeschool them? Also we typically do things throughout the day not sit at home all day long.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Grow up, OP. You chose to have 3 kids...would you have only had them if you knew you could ship them off to school every day?

Let’s ship you off somewhere. OP is tired and it’s a hard time for everyone. Don’t be a d!ck.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Grow up, OP. You chose to have 3 kids...would you have only had them if you knew you could ship them off to school every day?

Op here - I mean it is expected that the kids would go to school every day isn’t it? Do you have kids and homeschool them? Also we typically do things throughout the day not sit at home all day long.

I am so sorry., op! It must be very difficult Give today a rest and go with your plan but, you need to get your DH on board. I wouldn't worry about the worksheets but, the food is an issue. You need to have a come to Jesus moment for your dh. He needs to step up.

[Anonymous]

Take some of the suggestions posted OP instead of continually coming back and posting “I just don’t care anymore.” It’s obnoxious.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Grow up, OP. You chose to have 3 kids...would you have only had them if you knew you could ship them off to school every day?

Op here - I mean it is expected that the kids would go to school every day isn’t it? Do you have kids and homeschool them? Also we typically do things throughout the day not sit at home all day long.

You don’t have to sit at home all day long. Why does everybody think this? I would also be going insane if I forced my kids to stay inside all day. It is also very unhealthy for them and cruel.

[Anonymous]

You need to throw money at this problem! If your DH is a big lawyer, use that money and get some help. Among my friend group - the ones with kids under five are by far the most miserable and you have a newborn dear god!

Do you have a nanny normally? If yes, bring her back - if no, call White House nannies tomorrow and get a nanny - is it more risk? maybe - but you might be able to find one who lives alone an dis taking isolation seriously -

You have to find someone to help you!!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Grow up, OP. You chose to have 3 kids...would you have only had them if you knew you could ship them off to school every day?

Op here - I mean it is expected that the kids would go to school every day isn’t it? Do you have kids and homeschool them? Also we typically do things throughout the day not sit at home all day long.

You don’t have to sit at home all day long. Why does everybody think this? I would also be going insane if I forced my kids to stay inside all day. It is also very unhealthy for them and cruel.

Where are they going to go? No playgrounds. Kids aren’t old enough for bike riding. And it sounds like they have a yard that the kids do play in.
Normally, moms with infants get together with friends, vent about things, take turns holding and helping each other’s kids. None of that is going on.
Hugs, OP.

[Anonymous]

I would not be comfortable with my kids eating junk and watching tv all day. Nor would I be comfortable with a husband who worked that much - and it sounds like he’s always worked that much.

OP doesn’t seem to take any personal responsibility for the situation she finds herself in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Quarantine is hard. Quarantine with a newborn is the absolutely most torturous thing I can imagine. You have all my sympathies.

x 1 million.

Your older kids will be fine. Don’t sweat it.

Hope you get a break soon, OP. Can your partner help you get a nap today?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would not be comfortable with my kids eating junk and watching tv all day. Nor would I be comfortable with a husband who worked that much - and it sounds like he’s always worked that much.

OP doesn’t seem to take any personal responsibility for the situation she finds herself in.

Op here - what personal responsibility should I take for the global pandemic? Or personal responsibility for a newborn who won’t sleep?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would not be comfortable with my kids eating junk and watching tv all day. Nor would I be comfortable with a husband who worked that much - and it sounds like he’s always worked that much.

OP doesn’t seem to take any personal responsibility for the situation she finds herself in.

Huh?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here. My other kids are 3 and 5. They are being awful. My husband works 12-15 hours a day 7 days a week.

I have gotten 4 hours of broken sleep today. Today is going to be horrible.

Why would you be forcing 3 and 5 year olds to do worksheets?! At that age kids learn best through play. Worksheets are not age appropriate.