That's the thing though. I feel like if I keep putting off making some changes to our daily routine/ night rituals then it'll never get better. Or is that just my tired lady fog confusing me? It doesn't help that DP is applying more and more pressure for me to get the housework in order. I know his comments come from his ignorance. He thinks I should just put DS down, run around crazily trying to do chores while he screams, then pick up where I left off with him. He ignores the fact that if I let DS cry for more than a few mins he gets totally worked up, and is impossible to settle. He also doesn't factor in sleep deprivation and stress.

I think I'd stress less about doing nothing but napping and cuddling all day if DP was more understanding. When he gets home and the place is a mess, DP gets stuck into me about it sometimes, making me feel totally useless. Also, he criticizes my techniques but has none to offer other than leaving him to CIO. That strategy has always made things worse for us.

It doesn't help that it's been 3 days since DP has helped by taking over one of the evening feeds, or doing bedtime. He only wants to do the fun stuff, like playing and getting DS riled up. Then he's handed back to me to get him to sleep after DP's finished hyping him up. Arrrrgh!!! I ask him to follow my lead but he just ignores and does what he wants.

He's always too tired to help, so whycan't I be too tired to cook or clean? Mother doesn't translate to slave. Or does it? Ok, vent over.