@eaglehaze Yup. I get you. That and I also manage projects at work. The twins and I are neurospicy too
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@esterrubi Omg I’ve never heard this before now and I am 100% understanding you. It is so difficult. Sometimes I’ll put an earplug in my ear just so that I can quiet down some of the noise. I love my kiddos but being neurodivergent is extremely difficult on it’s own already now add two toddlers. Wowzers.
Lots of hugs and love to you.
Lots of hugs and love to you.
@esterrubi Hugs to you
@eaglehaze My friend, who also has small kids, and me felt like this yesterday. We just want to go away for a few days and be ourselves and just do what we want and have or own place to ourselves. For a few days though, not forever. I think it's common to feel like you feel once in a while. Most people just hold their breath and wait for the kids to get a bit older and then it gets easier, others try to get their partners more involved.
@ephesianz Ya I’n considering staying in a hotel for a night just to be away from it all and recharge.
@eaglehaze If you can swing it, you should! Mental health first!
@eaglehaze OMG yes.. 100%
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@eaglehaze I’m 2.5 weeks post partum and feel this
@elquesefue Those initial few weeks are maddening. Ignore this post and carry on momma. You can do it 
@eaglehaze I'm not gonna lie. I have felt envious of my workmates who are co-parenting and get every other week off.
@eaglehaze I feel unbelievably lucky to have a job where I leave my life every week for 2-3 days (flight attendant). Your desire to check out is completely understandable and don’t ever let anyone make you feel like it isn’t.
@eaglehaze I leave.
My kids will be 10 this year and I don't think I would have survived if I didn't just go to my mom's house for a weekend alone every now and then. Sometimes it is planned and sometimes it's a quick decision after a stressful week, where I let my SO know I need a little break. A nice, long, hot shower and some food that I didn't have to cook myself always makes me feel better.
The stuff is waiting for me when I get home and I'm much better at handling it when my head is clear.
My kids will be 10 this year and I don't think I would have survived if I didn't just go to my mom's house for a weekend alone every now and then. Sometimes it is planned and sometimes it's a quick decision after a stressful week, where I let my SO know I need a little break. A nice, long, hot shower and some food that I didn't have to cook myself always makes me feel better.
The stuff is waiting for me when I get home and I'm much better at handling it when my head is clear.
@eaglehaze I can't tell you the # of times I've begged my Dr to literally send me away somewhere!! That was probably the 1st year or so. The twins are 7 now & I have a 16 yr old as well. I'd still like to get away, sometimes, lol!
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@eaglehaze Yes, I’m 13 weeks in and I always think “what have I done!?” Why did I think this would be rainbows and sunshine? I feel guilty for thinking of being care free but it is totally normal. This is a hard thing we’re doing that is all consuming.
@4himiserver Nobody tells you it will be THiS hard! This is tougher than anything I’ve ever done
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@eaglehaze And most people can’t relate so it’s also isolating. Thank god for this group! I feel normal here
@eaglehaze Yes. I totally feel this at times. It is a lot. The more I allow myself to recognize this and actually feel the challenge and not expect myself to feel otherwise while being patient with myself, it eases up. I anticipate some sense of tired, overwhelm, or just wanting to be alone for some time to come. I've got you. Totally normal, definitely not alone!