Overwhelmed and outnumbered

[*beannaithe*]

Another thing if you can squeeze it is to get someone in for an hour or two a week to clean. I pay $25NZ for 1 1/2 hours and honestly, I think if you can, it is a need. Just one less thing to overwhelm you. There have been times that I don't feel I can justify it but if I try and do it alone, the house just ends up a tip which gets me more down.

[Softkitty]

Thanks for all your advice ladies. It makes me realize I'm not alone.

I have taken your advice and started feeding the boys at the same time sitting in a bouncer each. I had tried this a while back but one twin has reflux which we have just got under control, so previously he would squirm and carry on making it impossible. It was much easier this morning as I had them both fed in 15 mins, rather than half an hour. Hooray!

I would be lost without my swing. I'm scared about when the boys reach the weight limit as it really is a life saver when one just won't sleep, they will usually catch a nap in there.

I have thought of using my carrier for the non sleeping bub, but he weighs over seven kgs, and I think he would break my back if I did it for too long.

I have taken them out for a walk today and they have so far had a one and a half hour sleep. Yay!!

I think it will be a good idea to maybe look into getting someone in to help around the house. Even just to do the floors and bathroom would be amazing, as I have NEVER had a daytime sleep as I am usually wizzing around doing all that jazz during their brief sleeps!

Thanks for all your advice ladies. Feeling a bit more optimistic today!