one of 'those' days

I'm having one of those days where you just want to throw in the towel and say, "ok - i need my lunch break now!" haha. Problem is, when you're a SAHM there is no lunch break.... :rolleyes:
Its my BIL b'day so we all went out for lunch, as usual my DD was not enjoying having to sit at the table and eat her lunch, i had to walk everywhere with her, while my lunch got cold. Finally enticed her with a lemonade (my saviour), so i quickly shoveled in a couple of mouthfuls and then we were off (walkies again around the cricket club). Everyone then decided to have coffee and cake, i got about one mouth full into my cake when DD was cracking it... squirming and carrying on like a pork chop trying to run around everywhere. I just packed the bag and went home. She knew she was in trouble, we got home, i put her in her cot and i haven't heard a peep out of her. I've checked on her a couple of times and she's now asleep (she normally cries in her cot, so she must know i'm serious).

How on earth am i going to manage two kids?!?!?! :wall:
How do you ladies do it?!?!

This behavior has also got me wondering too, how on earth am i going to BF while we're out an about?? With DD i used to just pull up to a cafe and feed her there with a nice cold drink, but NOW... DD will crack it if i try and make her sit and wait for me to feed her little bro or sis...

please fill me in. please let me know its not that bad. please tell me everything is going to be O.K :lol:

Thanks for the vent

You know what? I didnt think I was going to be able to mange my first bub - and I survived. Remeber back before your first was born - did you doubt your ablitly to be a good mum? to cope with birth? with nappies? with sleepless nights? with tantrums? And your coping with all now that arent you? (yes good days / bad days!)

I think its perfectly natural to think we cant possibly do it all. Thats OK because we always find a way to do it. By the time your bubs is born your DD will be a few months older and you may just avoid cafe's and lunches for a while. Thats what I am thinking of doing.

I am sure others that have gone through it will come in and help us both with strategies. Thank goodness for other mums! :clap:

By the way WTF were all the other family at the table doing in letting you be the only one to jump up and down to your little one while growing another one too!! Thats not fair! I would have been over it too and left before the coffee. :wall:

Hope your DH comes home to just pamper you tonight!

Rachel

Don't worry - she won't be doing the same things in November as she is now. She'll be older and easier to bribe :p

I worried about the same things, and I managed, there is just under 19 months between mine. You'll be fine. If I thought it was that bad, I wouldn't be going back a 3rd time so quickly :D

Usually, and I know this sounds bad, but I just don't take them anywhere!! If we had to go out for lunch or dinner I would get severely stressed before I would get in the door!! Same with shopping. And I usually have mum with me. So if I do have them with me when shopping, I take them to a playcentre for lunch where they can run around, and any other time, I just point blank refuse to go, especially if I'm not in a patient mood. Mainly because DS2 is now doing what DS1 used to do. Just as you said, running around the restaurant/cafe. It just not enjoyable. Yes and usually when DS2 is carrying on like that, he's in need of a bottle and a sleep!! They always pick the best times don't they?? Anyway, they are both in daycare 2 days a week for interaction, so I use those days to get errands done, and sometimes just for me to rest!:D

Thanks ladies,
Rommy's Mummy - I know! I was a bit cranky at my fam for not giving me a break and looking after her. My sister took her for a bit (about 5) but she was even worse for my sister, it became a big game "chase me aunty kylie!" kinda deal. I know she's my responsibility but mum could have taken her for a walk or something while i ate. Mum just finished work and i think she just wanted to relax too - which i understand.

Arimeh - I'm sure i'll be the same as you, worried now but it'll work out. Well atleast it better! LOL! I"m like you, i'd like atleast 3 children, and id like them all before i turn 30, so they'll al be close together.

Summerbelle - Was talking to my mum and she said the same thing, she just avoided going out with them. Would do groceries when dad got home from work etc. and if she did go shopping there would always be her mum or dad with her to help out. The daycare idea sounds good too, i wonder how much it would cost us here. DD would love hanging out with other kiddies. We go to playgroup 2 times a week and she LOVES it, but i dont know if i'll be able to keep that up when bub is born, might be a bit of a juggle for a while.

Thanks for listening to my vent ladies. I think i've accepted the fact that yes it's going to be a juggle for a while, but it'll all work out. IF anything i'll learn how to be more organised. Thanks again

:hug: I hate when you have days like that

For Bf I went to the parents room and let the kids play with the toys. Or I bought food and drink and we sat quietly somewhere if they were co-operative..

sometimes it was easier to feed bub in the car before heading into the shops that way we didn't have to stop anywhere.