I know that feeling. I used to think I was a patient person until my child presented with ASD. Now my second baby is on the pathway to assessment. On the outside I’ve just been getting on with it but inside I feel heartbroken to be going through it all again with another child.I’ve got 3, and every day I feel like I’m failing at motherhood. I wish I had more patience. I have one with ASD and she drains the life out of me. I love them all fiercely. But I am exhausted by them. I wish I was better.
I feel the same sometimes, I think most mums do - if they’re actually honest. Children are bloody hard work. They’re incredible & so loved but god they are so TIRING.Ah, thank you. It wasn't a pity post, I just genuinely don't think I am cut out for motherhood.
I get this. My son has adhd and he exhausts me and reminds me in my actions daily how I’m failing him. Then I had s as daughter who shows no signs but we then had a surprise baby who’s a boy and I’m terrified I’m going to have to go through it all again . ADHD is more prevalent in boys in believe and I suspect my husband has it (he manages his well, is successful in his job etc) people say to me oh but now you knowI know that feeling. I used to think I was a patient person until my child presented with ASD. Now my second baby is on the pathway to assessment. On the outside I’ve just been getting on with it but inside I feel heartbroken to be going through it all again with another child.
Thank you. It’s good to be able to chat with other parents going through similar things. I don’t know many other SEN parents. I totally get you, I hated that I kept watching my second boy and over analysing everything instead of enjoying the milestones when he was a baby into toddler, but I couldn’t help it. He presented so differently to his brother that for a while we thought he couldn’t be, until recently when we noticed certain behaviours were becoming more prevalent. He hasn’t been diagnosed yet but I just have that gut feeling he will be. Sending hugs to you too, it’s not easy but they are worth it.I get this. My son has adhd and he exhausts me and reminds me in my actions daily how I’m failing him. Then I had s as daughter who shows no signs but we then had a surprise baby who’s a boy and I’m terrified I’m going to have to go through it all again . ADHD is more prevalent in boys in believe and I suspect my husband has it (he manages his well, is successful in his job etc) people say to me oh but now you know
What to look out for and I just want to cry but I don’t want to have to look out for it. My son is amazing, his perception on the world just amazes me daily how he sees things but he exhausts me and he can be violent. So I totally get you and sending you lots of hugs. You’ve got this even on the days you don’t think you have x
It's never to late. I joined uni at the age of 28. I had a 2 year old, a full time job but felt I needed to do something educational again. I'm due to graduate this year with a 1st class honours (obviously delayed due to corona). Never to late, go for it.I'm in my thirties and wish I'd have gone to uni, but I had no idea what career path or course to choose then and I'm still not sure now! I have felt for years that I wasted my a levels and always feel embarrassed when I see a good friend of mine, she was not as bright as me but knew what she wanted to do and worked really hard, she now has an amazing career and I know she thinks I could have gone somewhere if I had put my mind to it! I have a beautiful family and a wonderful life but I often think about this
I've been in this position before to. Finding a job that works around kids is just so hard. What sector do you work in if you don't mind me asking?Staying in my job because it’s the only hours that work around kids been in school.. I’m so unhappy it’s unreal..
Thanks and well done to you!It's never to late. I joined uni at the age of 28. I had a 2 year old, a full time job but felt I needed to do something educational again. I'm due to graduate this year with a 1st class honours (obviously delayed due to corona). Never to late, go for it.
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