I just vented last night, but I need to again, I'm sorry.

I just need a break from being mommy. I need it more than anything, right at this very moment and it's not going to happen and I'm feeling like I'm going to scream or cry or both. Vent over.

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Can you get out for a little sometime this week? Even if it's just to go shopping, or maybe even get your nails done or something? Feel better!

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Rachel, I am right there with you.

Firstly, don't let anyone make you feel bad about the way you're feeling. I happened to mention the way I was feeling to a friend, and she made me feel immensely guilty about it--as though I were inhuman for wanting a "break" from my DD. She's awesome and I love her to death, but I'm sensing that you and I are in the same boat at the moment--you know that with another DC on the way, things are about to get a lot more hectic, and you just want some time to yourself before you never get to sit down again...at least that's the way I see it.

My DH and I are in the process of planning a vacation away--just the two of us. We've decided on a 4-night cruise, because I want an experience where I don't have to even THINK about where to go for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It's all done for us.

Is there any way that you and DH can get away, even for a weekend, just to have some time to sleep in and reconnect? It sounds like it might be just the thing you need

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I feel the same way. I love DD to death and I am grateful that I can be home with her everyday. But sometimes I just need a few minutes to unwind and I feel like I can't even get that! FH is working from 9am until 11pm!!! And I have no family or friends near me (who are capable) to help.
I do have a babysitter who I use once in a while but even then I am running around doing errands for the house that DH couldn't do! So it isn't even downtime!
I just cry....
ok, sorry I crashed your post..

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It's so hard sometimes, isn't it? When people say that you really never get a break, they're not kidding!

Is your school closed for President's Day/Winter Recess? I know it's still a bit far off (especially when you need a break NOW) but I hope you get some time off then!

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Beth, thank you, that's exactly how I'm feeling. Being pregnant now with #2 and knowing that soon I'm REALLY going to have a lot on my plate, I just need some down time.
On top of it, it's the weekend that my husband has to work right now. Every other weekend, he works Fri/Sat/Sun 7pm-7am, then needs to sleep all day to make up for it. He has an extremely stressful job and needs to sleep as much as he can to make it through the night. So I'm with Ava on my own from 4pm Friday to 8am Monday, and it's just too much sometimes.
Add to it that my house is a mess because I was sick the last two weekends and didn't get to clean, and that I'm still sick now and work has been incredibly overwhelming and time consuming and it's like a cocktail for disaster for me. I'm just done.
I think I'm going to talk to my hubby about going away over my February break. My birthday's at the end of the month, so what better way to celebrate???
Thank, girls. I'm feeling a little better now.

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I have days like this too. we all need a break somtime...

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Oh girl, I feel you. I know the place they you are in and it feels awful on so many levels! Can you get a sitter for just one day to go out and just chill? Just sit in a Starbucks for a few hours or get a mani/pedi?

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I felt the same way you do all weekend. I told DH and he made some snide comment about how I "want to be a SAHM and yet I can't even HANDLE DS for 2 days alone". Needless to say, we aren't talking now. They just don't get it!!!

I hope you get away for Feb break!!!

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I hope you do decide to get away for a few days...I'm at that same desperate point you are, and I am literally counting down the days!!!

A mani/pedi is great, but sometimes a few hours won't cut it

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As I'm sitting here while he's working, I'm researching where we'll be going, so we're definitely doing it!

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As I'm sitting here while he's working, I'm researching where we'll be going, so we're definitely doing it!

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Rach-

I know EXACTLY how you feel. Like Beth said, I am in the same boat as you. I just want to escape and have some alone time to relax and regroup. I think getting away is exactly what you need. before then, try going to the mall for a few hours and have DH take care of Ava. Get a massage or get your nails done. You need and DESERVE some pampering and down time. Being a mother is hard work. There is no time off when you're sick. I know about the house being a mess- mine looks like a war zone! Just try not to stress and take care of yourself.

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Rach

Whenever you are feeling this way....please give me a call...I will take Ava for a little while....I am sure Ali would love it!! and I know you need it