I Call BS

[MrsK]

Thank you. FWIW, the 20 something sitter just told me that after 4-5 hours with my boys she is totally exhausted and she cannot imagine how I keep up with them 24/7. There are just some things that are impossible to accomplish with only one adult. It's not that they are poorly behaved or that they don't have limits. It's just that they are exceptionally active and inquisitive. They just cannot, for instance, just get out of the pool and walk to the locker room. They have to stop 40 times and wander off to inspect things and ask 30 questions and argue about whether they are called "goggles" or "binoculars". All the while, I'm trying to usher them out the door without having someone fall in the pool. There are times that the sitter and I are tag teaming and it still feels like there are 6 of them. Some things like unfenced parks are just out of the question. DrK really has no idea of how to manage it. Imagine putting someone sleep deprived, inexperienced, with slow processing in charge of that.

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[ladymoreta]

And there is proof (science!!) that shows that the level of sleep deprivation of new moms is the equivalent of being legally drunk, all the time, while caring for babies/children (and in my case, driving). It's hard. You have all my sympathy and support. I think a lot of moms handle it better than me, but I'm empathetically sharing your misery. I'm so glad you have the helpers, and I agree about having DrK drop you off, with or without Lambie for a couple hours. Have you tried giving her pumped milk yet? Maybe she'll take it?

[PrincessFiona]

Ugh. I'm sorry you're still having pain! that stinks!

Please let DrK drop you off. Have the mothers helper stay to help him!

[MrsK]

Please let DrK drop you off. Have the mothers helper stay to help him!

You know, I've never thought of that! I've always avoided situations where he is alone with the teen sitters because I worry that he could be accused of inappropriate behavior. Not that he would do anything inappropriate, but I've seen too many he said/she said situations involving teen sitters that I wouldn't want to put him in an awkward, potentially career ending, situation. But I suppose it's less likely to be an issue with the nanny service. These helpers are much more mature, adults actually.

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[MrsK]

I persuaded DrK to drop me and Lambie at Target. We've been here just long enough to get a latte when Lambie freaked out. Now I'm nursing in a fitting room. .. but at least I've got a latte.

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[Deebs]

Lambie, stop it! Enjoy your time & your Latte!


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[ladymoreta]

I'm so glad! I hope she falls asleep, so you can walk around or sit down and read. Enjoy!

[MrsK]

1 hour and $300(!) later, my mental health is better but I have quite a bit of pain. I tried it without the narcotics this morning (only way I could persuade DrK to let me try driving) and just spent nearly an hour walking while pushing the cart. Time for a rest.

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[MrsK]

1 hour and $300(!) later, my mental health is better but I have quite a bit of pain. I tried it without the narcotics this morning (only way I could persuade DrK to let me try driving) and just spent nearly an hour walking while pushing the cart. Time for a rest.

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[Ladybug]

What does your doctor say about the pain? You shouldn't be having that much pain at this point.