Reply to Vent - being a mom is not what I expected

Forum Index » Infants, Toddlers, & Preschoolers

Reply to "Vent - being a mom is not what I expected"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous]OP here. Thank you all for the support and commiseration. It helps to know I'm not alone.

9:20, you are totally right that my way of coping is no longer very feasible, which compounds the issues. I have always dealt with stress by getting some alone time to recharge and getting a good sleep. Neither of those things are possible now, and I feel like I have to be "on" 24/7.

I also cope with stress by seeking control. I'm used to doing things well -- usually because I am stubborn and work my butt off to achieve, even when I'm not good at something. With a baby, there is no control, and no amount of trying and trying and trying on my part can make him achieve something. He's his own person with his own issues, and I have to accept that, but it's hard when I know what's best for him but can't get him to do it. I'm sure I'll be saying the same thing when he's 15 and even 25, but it's been a hard adjustment to let go of those things. I don't want to make the wrong choice just because I'm tired and stressed, but I also don't want to force him to be something he isn't. Sigh.[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics