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<blockquote data-quote="hipperq" data-source="post: 550996" data-attributes="member: 15192"><p>The kids are actually doing pretty well. daughter 3 blew up a bit over little things (getting dressed, etc.) but quickly got over it. daughter 2 ostentatiously ignores me but eventually comes around. The older two have not blown up at all today, though daughter 1 is still anxious. </p><p></p><p>We did manage to go for a swim after dinner last night, so I got them a little worn out, and kept both little girls from napping. We are having a Mythbusters marathon here (we have tons of their videos) and everyone seems to find this soothing, I think because it has a sort of plot and is interesting, but very low stress and not babyish. </p><p></p><p>I let the two little girls fall asleep in my bed last night, then my husband moved them to theirs. They settle much more quickly in my room. daughter 3 had a nightmare around 4 am, but then settled on a mat on the floor by me. </p><p></p><p>So things are going better, but I'm still an anxious wreck. I had my brother-in-law and his wife and three little kids (twin somewhat-difficult child 4-year-olds and a easy child toddler) here for a week last week. They are from the west coast (I live in NJ) and are very intentional about their parenting. They have the kids on a "Paleo" (whole food, high protein, no processed carbs, no grain) diet. They spend nearly every minute of their day with the children, carrying the toddler rather than putting him in a stroller, cooking from scratch, etc. They use only cloth diapers they launder themselves, they recycle everything, they eat and wear only organic stuff, exercise, do yoga, never let the children watch TV or play video games, etc. etc. I feel so inadequate. </p><p></p><p>I think I'm pushing myself to be the "perfect mom". I do a decent job, but by no means perfect. Plus, with it being summer and then the beginning of school, I've hardly spoken to anyone other than them and my family. I need to find some more real parents to talk to, particularly ones who've got lots of tough kids and made it through. </p><p></p><p>I am absolutely awful at asking for help. I try to do it all myself. My husband wants to help but is extraordinarily rigid and stubborn, so sometimes is more trouble than use. And i hate talking on the phone, so it's hard to reach out to people. I don't have any friends who call up or email to just talk to me. hmm...</p><p></p><p>I really need to get through this anxiety. I'm sick to my stomach and stressed out. </p><p></p><p>Damn, explosion happining in other room, got to go.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hipperq, post: 550996, member: 15192"] The kids are actually doing pretty well. daughter 3 blew up a bit over little things (getting dressed, etc.) but quickly got over it. daughter 2 ostentatiously ignores me but eventually comes around. The older two have not blown up at all today, though daughter 1 is still anxious. We did manage to go for a swim after dinner last night, so I got them a little worn out, and kept both little girls from napping. We are having a Mythbusters marathon here (we have tons of their videos) and everyone seems to find this soothing, I think because it has a sort of plot and is interesting, but very low stress and not babyish. I let the two little girls fall asleep in my bed last night, then my husband moved them to theirs. They settle much more quickly in my room. daughter 3 had a nightmare around 4 am, but then settled on a mat on the floor by me. So things are going better, but I'm still an anxious wreck. I had my brother-in-law and his wife and three little kids (twin somewhat-difficult child 4-year-olds and a easy child toddler) here for a week last week. They are from the west coast (I live in NJ) and are very intentional about their parenting. They have the kids on a "Paleo" (whole food, high protein, no processed carbs, no grain) diet. They spend nearly every minute of their day with the children, carrying the toddler rather than putting him in a stroller, cooking from scratch, etc. They use only cloth diapers they launder themselves, they recycle everything, they eat and wear only organic stuff, exercise, do yoga, never let the children watch TV or play video games, etc. etc. I feel so inadequate. I think I'm pushing myself to be the "perfect mom". I do a decent job, but by no means perfect. Plus, with it being summer and then the beginning of school, I've hardly spoken to anyone other than them and my family. I need to find some more real parents to talk to, particularly ones who've got lots of tough kids and made it through. I am absolutely awful at asking for help. I try to do it all myself. My husband wants to help but is extraordinarily rigid and stubborn, so sometimes is more trouble than use. And i hate talking on the phone, so it's hard to reach out to people. I don't have any friends who call up or email to just talk to me. hmm... I really need to get through this anxiety. I'm sick to my stomach and stressed out. Damn, explosion happining in other room, got to go. [/QUOTE]
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