Also honestly not a lot, I’m at that stage where I’m absolutely shattered once I get my boy to bed but still stay up late to get some ‘me time’ and I feel the same, I’d love a day where I can just get up and think about myself and only myself the same way my husband does (not being bitter but it’s true) for example just getting in the shower, getting dressed then getting on with my day
it’s hard isn’t it, hope you find some time soon to do something you enjoy x
I go and watch a sport but the kids are always in bed before I leave and it's only for an hour or so, twice a month max.
Zero. I am with the kids all day, in the evenings the baby doesn’t always settle so I’m with him most evenings, so not a moment. Over the years I’ve gotten used to it and it doesn’t bother me any more.
)My son goes to nursery two mornings a week so I tend to get housework done and try and do a workout. On the days where he’s not at nursery, my mum will sit with him for an hour (she only lives 5 mins away) while I get a wee walk. My husband works away so I’ve been on my own a lot so I find that hour long walk really helps with my sanity
no and sat in the car the whole hour I was waiting for her with a coffee whilst listening to an audio book and it was pure bliss 
I always feel like if they go out without me I’ll just be sat twiddling my thumbs waiting for them to get back hahahaI’m glad it’s not just me. I like to do things as a family too. I have my own time in the evenings and when I get my hair / nails done etc. plus I work full time so I feel like I barely see them as well as it isI took my dog to the groomers at the weekend just gone actually and my husband asked can I nip to the shop pick up xyz and I just said
I am also my own worst enemy though because when the weekend comes I want us to go out as a family rather than my husband taking my son on his own so I don’t feel like I can whinge really
yeah I think you’ve hit the nail on the head, when we’re in the thick of motherhood we crave alone time but when we get it or when we’re working we get the mum guiltI’m glad it’s not just me. I like to do things as a family too. I have my own time in the evenings and when I get my hair / nails done etc. plus I work full time so I feel like I barely see them as well as it is
it’s a vicious cycle sometimes!Yeah definitely. I went back to work when my son was 7 Months & I think I’ve felt guilty since and he’s 3yeah I think you’ve hit the nail on the head, when we’re in the thick of motherhood we crave alone time but when we get it or when we’re working we get the mum guilt
Oh bless you, you’ve done exactly what you needed to do for your family and your son gets to see his Mum get up and go out and provide for him every dayYeah definitely. I went back to work when my son was 7 Months & I think I’ve felt guilty since and he’s 3
He goes to nursery 3 days a week which he loves , and in September he’ll be doing 5. So that is a lot better. It’s when I have to leave him with my MiL i feel the most guiltOh bless you, you’ve done exactly what you needed to do for your family and your son gets to see his Mum get up and go out and provide for him every day
I'm really craving it at the minute.
I'm counting down till my little one starts at the school nursery, they are desperate to go there too
When I have had time to myself I get so overwhelmed and don't no what to do or I try to cram too much in cos I don't know when I'll get the chance again.I took my dog to the groomers at the weekend just gone actually and my husband asked can I nip to the shop pick up xyz and I just said
I am also my own worst enemy though because when the weekend comes I want us to go out as a family rather than my husband taking my son on his own so I don’t feel like I can whinge really
Same here. I can’t imagine ever being home alone at the weekend while my husband takes the kids out (unless I had something really specific to do in the house). It’s our family time, and we like spending it all together. Just what works for usI’m glad it’s not just me. I like to do things as a family too. I have my own time in the evenings and when I get my hair / nails done etc. plus I work full time so I feel like I barely see them as well as it is
Definitely try find even just an hour for yourself in the near future, if just to have a long bath or watch something rit on the telly with good snacks!
So before I post I’ve got to say I’m a single mum (which helps a lot with my “free time”)
I've said I'm having some time to myself tomorrow
) but has anyone ever had it where their LO’s have refused to wear shoes!? She started taking a few steps just before 11 months and has been properly walking for a good few weeks now so took her to get her feet measured and she cried and had an absolute meltdown when trying to put shoes on. We managed to get her size so I bought some shoes and tried them at home, she still cried, like properly sobbing. She would stop and then look at her feet and just cry again 
I’ve tried softer shoes as I’m not sure if they were hurting her but she just won’t wear them. I think it’s more of a sensory thing, I know it must feel weird for her. Any advice appreciated!Mine hated his shoes at first. He cried his eyes out. I actually have a pic of him and he’s sobbing , But it didn’t last long, he was fine aWasn’t sure whether to post this in the new baby thread or here as my daughter has just turned one (
She won’t walk in them at the moment. I’ve tried different places (in the house, garden etc) but she just cries hysterically and won’t move. I sat her on my lap and tried distracting her which worked for a few seconds but it’s like she realised she had the shoes on and started crying again. Maybe I’ll just have to keep doing that so she gradually gets used to them! Thank you
