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[quote=Anonymous]OP - I skimmed responses so this may be somewhat redundant.

You are in the absolute worst stage, IMO. I could not stand the infant period (my first was colicky and spirited, second didn't sleep until he was 3 despite boatloads of money thrown at sleep consultants).  Particularly when you are a new mom of two, you are exhausted, it's overwhelming, you cannot practice self-care, etc. Your feelings are normal.

Now. Does it get easier? Yes, it will. Your kids will get personalities, they will become funny, they will become independent, and you will get to carve out critical "me" time to rejuvenate. It will *never* be easy, but it will get better than the stage you are in right now. My kids are 3 and 5, and I like this stage infinitely better than where you are now. They still drive me insane at times, but there are many more "aw" moments, happy moments, etc., then there was for me when they were toddlers.

What can you do now? --> outsource everything. House cleaners. Pump and get DH to give baby a bottle during the night (never worked for me but it does for some). Have a family member come over so you can shower and nap. Go get a pedicure or massage when DH comes home from work (assuming you're on maternity). And so on. It will all help your mental space.

But, I'm with you. I dream about time to travel, sleep in, dine out, etc. I started doing mini 3-4 day trips every now and again with a group of women. Frankly, I find more peace and joy out of that so it keeps me going.[/quote]

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