How do you do it?

starrystarry

mildred1978 wrote: »

Wish I could. It has to be waterproof and I haven't found one that hasn't irritated me yet. I stick wih the tube one because it works for me.

Why does it have to be waterproof?

mildred1978

janninew wrote: »

My life is hectic most days and I'm very good at tidying up as I go along, keeping on top of things seems to work very well for me, I do housework for short periods, but several times a day.

Good for you.

janninew wrote: »

I do accept some people aren't very good with housework, how were you at keeping things tidy before the baby came along?

I didn't. But I worked long hours/away so it didn't really matter.

mildred1978

starrystarry wrote: »

Why does it have to be waterproof?

I suffer with very watery eyes (especially during the summer).

CH27

Mildred do you have anyone you could leave baby with for a few hours so you can get yourself organised?
I've always taken my friends babies for a few hours so they could tidy up or have a bath or go shopping etc in peace.

Also only you can make the decsion & take the first steps to becoming sorted.

mildred1978

pmlindyloo wrote: »

I don't think you are depressed (still got a sense of humour!) I think you are exhausted!

Having a baby is blooming hard work and those of us who are long over it forget how hard it is.

Lots of great ideas here and I'm sure you will try most of them when you get a moment to yourself!

So, my twopenny's worth! Sounds like you can't get round to doing much because everything is a mess - clutter everywhere and the incentive/motivation to do anything is not there because it's all too difficult to clean round the clutter. Am I right?

I totally agree that life is too short to worry about cleaning, but it sounds as if it is worrying you so my suggestion would be: ask the OH to take the baby for a long walk (obviously in the pushchair for baby!) and then tackle one small area and declutter/put things away etc etc. You will feel so much better.

Only an idea - if you want to spend this time curled up with a book and gin and tonic then good luck to you!

Thank you - you've hit the nail on the head.

mildred1978

CH27 wrote: »

Mildred do you have anyone you could leave baby with for a few hours so you can get yourself organised?
I've always taken my friends babies for a few hours so they could tidy up or have a bath or go shopping etc in peace.

Sadly not

CH27

mildred1978 wrote: »

Sadly not

What about your OH?

mildred1978

CH27 wrote: »

What about your OH?

He's away from early Monday morning till late Friday night.

starrystarry

Ok, so if you can't change your mascara you must find some time to remove it at night.

To stop you feeling tired you need to get good quality sleep. Just being in bed for 8 hours doesn't mean you're going to wake up feeling refreshed. Dirty bedding, unwashed face, sleeping fully clothed etc are all going to affect the quality of your sleep. I think you'd be far better off getting 7.5 hours of quality sleep and spending the other 30 mins on a good routine to get you ready for sleep. No matter how busy I've been, or how tired I am, or how many glasses of wine I've had, I always spend 10 mins in the bathroom, cleanse/tone/moisturise face, floss/brush teeth, mouthwash etc. Clean pyjamas and bedding are a necessity. Get yourself another set of bedding so there's no pressure to get it washed/dried the same day, and change the bedding once a week.

CH27

I wouldn't be able to sleep properly with a baby in bed with me. I'd be terrified of squishing him.
Have you thought that may be why you are so exhausted?
Have you considered a cot?