Hi there, I'm hoping someone can give me some advice or way to save some sanity. Things are just going crazy and I feel like I'm losing grip!!
I left my husband 2 and a bit weeks ago and aside from the first few days where we had 1 child each he decided we could have the kids stay together and do 50/50 care of our kids (boy with severe language delay aged 4 and girl aged 2) 4 nights on 3 nights off then alternate so the other gets 4 nights.
He stayed in the house so I had to leave, and I'm staying with my parents. I know it hasn't been very long yet but they're not adjusting very well to the changes at all. My 4 year old who is normally so happy and loving has turned into an angry little boy and my daughter will have outbursts of inconsolable crying. I can't think straight and ways to help them cope better and adjust easier are just not coming to me. I've tried keeping things as 'normal' routine wise as possible, lots of cuddles kisses and i love you's, i've answered every question my eldest can express honestly, I don't speak badly about his daddy in front of him and encourage him to be excited to see daddy etc. I think they miss 'their house' but we keep their blankets the same at swap overs, they have their teddies and some of their fav. toys are here too.
Is there anything else I can do to help my babies? They're grumpy, I'm doing my best but I'm breaking down too.
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