Comments on: Falling Down

By: Incompletely Broody

Incompletely Broody — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:54:55 +0000

[...] am totally over the moon for her and her husband, so much so the excitement may have contributed to a bit of a tumble I [...]

By: Ellie

Ellie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:11:52 +0000

Ah thank you (for the sympathy and award).

I shall drop by later when I’ve ben to my Zumba class.

By: YoungMummy

YoungMummy — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:09:18 +0000

Poor, poor you. Sending you lots of sympathy, and a sunshine award is waiting for you over at mine, as it sounds like you could do with some sunnier times. x .-= YoungMummy´s last blog ..Sunshine on a rainy day =-.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:50:09 +0000

I wish there were someone I could bug, unfortunately they all work full time so it’s a rare occasion I get help, plus i feel bad ‘burdening’ them whem they need a break too.

Just to add insult to injury, Little E now has a chest infection. G’ah.

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:36:34 +0000

oh you poor thing! I feel for you, really i do. i hope you have some friends or family close by that you can ask for help. fingers crossed they both get well soon and you get some decent sleep.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:04:16 +0000

Thanks Josie. Autopilot is my main mode some days!

This too shall pass.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:57:24 +0000

Thanks Dot, much appreciated.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:57:02 +0000

Hubby is all out of annual leave, well, he actually has a week to take but they’ve made him carry it over to next tax year because of sraff shortages .

He’s fab when he’s here, really couldn;t aske for a more hands on Dad. He even does all our washing.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:49:22 +0000

I may be British but far from brave .

I’m taking action, gonna get out of this cycle once and for all!

By: Ellie

Ellie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:48:29 +0000

Thanks for the hugs!

Oooo, and thanks for adding me to your ‘Blogs I Love’ page. Very honoured. I’ve resubscribed to you again.

By: Crystal Jigsaw

Crystal Jigsaw — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:09:11 +0000

I’m sorry I missed this post yesterday. You seem to have acknowledged that you need help and you’re going to have to ask for it. You can’t go on being so tired all the time, maybe a pick-me-up will help temporarily, like a bottle of lucozade every now and then.

Take care of yourself for the sake of taking care of your children. But you already know that…..

CJ xx
.-= Crystal Jigsaw´s last blog ..A Slice of Italy =-.

By: Rebecca (aka @Boolawoola)

Rebecca (aka @Boolawoola) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:25:27 +0000

Hi
I read this and, honestly, I know how *that* tiredness feels. Mine are 7, 5 and 2 now and all I will say is that it *does* get easier. I promise you that. x x x
.-= Rebecca (aka @Boolawoola)´s last blog ..Boolawoola: @rebeccaebrown oh yes those cuddly days are nice aren’t they. At least you don’t have to worry about school runs etc (yet). xx =-.

By: Icklebabe_com

Icklebabe_com — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:19:29 +0000

Cant add much more to the lovely comments above but sending you big big hugs!
I remember how desperately tired I got with my first and to a certain extent its the same with Milly now (although no where near as bad as you)
i do know from experience that although at the time you feel like the hellish tiredness will never end, time does move on and you get to a better place. I promise it will get better xxxxxx

By: Josie

Josie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:10:04 +0000

I have only just seen this chick – I hope you are feeling better soon.

Just wanted to send you a (hug) (a very gentle one in case you are all bruised) and say that I’m really hoping things pick up soon. I know, from my time having so little sleep albeit for different reasons, that life becomes about functioning on autopilot and sometimes you get so consumed with just keeping going that it’s hard to get perspective.

So eat. Rest when you can. Prioritise rest over everything else. Ask for help and do lots of little things to help life your spirits.

And know that you are loved and nothing lasts forever.

Hope you find a way out of this soon xx

By: Dot

Dot — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:52:48 +0000

I don't have anything to add to the advice/suggestions above but just want to send my good wishes and sympathy x .-= Dot´s last blog ..No sing =-.

By: Nickie

Nickie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:05:04 +0000

Oh poor you – I remember that tiredness so well, and the feeling of isolation because there was no-one to step in and help. Is there anyway your hubby could take some of his annual leave for a few days? I know it’s a lot to ask but mummies need a break sometimes too – even if just for one day to re-generate themselves.
.-= Nickie´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday =-.

By: Selina Kingston

Selina Kingston — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:50:04 +0000

Oh my – you poor thing. This sounds awful. I feel I can’t cope if I have been deprived of just an hour of so of sleep so I really can’t imagine what you are going through. But falling down stairs is not good and you should heed it as a warning and not try to be so brave and…british about it all. Big hugs x
.-= Selina Kingston´s last blog ..Sadness And Stupidity =-.

By: little dudes mummy

little dudes mummy — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:41:32 +0000

Oh you poor thing
Big big hugs & fingers crossed you can get some proper rest soon xxx

(p.s. i moved my blog again it’s now here: http://lifewithlittledude.blogspot.com/ if you fancy a peek/re-following, and i’ve added you to my page of blogs i love, hope that’s okay? xx)

By: MrsW

MrsW — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:17:14 +0000

Oh my goodness. Eat woman! (how I wish someone would whisper those sweet sweet words to me…). I’ve been called up to school twice in the last month since my muppet daughter started skipping breakfast. Her blood sugar levels had dipped so low she was out for a full 2-3 minutes the first time. Take care of yourself. That’s an order
.-= MrsW´s last blog ..A prelude to homework =-.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:15:13 +0000

I wouldn’t shout at you Linda!

I really struggle with putting myself first. I just feel stupidly selfish! Must try harder.

As for t’internet sometimes it helps keep me sane!

By: Ellie

Ellie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:11:57 +0000

I can’t drive so no chance of scary car incidents for me, thank goodness!

xxx

By: Ellie

Ellie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:11:04 +0000

Awful isn’t it?

I threw a hissy fit in the night a couple of weeks ago and slepy in the 3 year olds bed and he in with the husband and Little E. Was nice just to be alone LOL! Think I might suggest this one night a week.

xxx

By: Ellie

Ellie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:08:21 +0000

Thanks for the hugs. x

Today has been a much better day.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:07:18 +0000

I’d love a holiday. Sometimes these four walls are enough to drive me crazy!

I’ve recently started Zumba fitness, which although isn’t helping me sleep, has made me feel physically better.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:02:42 +0000

I don’t think I’m a danger (not to my children anyway), and I’m sure other mums experience this too.

On bad days we don’t go out and just relax at home, the kids love it and I ‘rest’ as much as possible.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:59:48 +0000

Thanks Rosie. Everything is in hand with the doctor, I wemt a few weeks ago then back last week. He’s keeping an eye on me .

I decided against sleeping tablets because I was worried about not hearing the kids, silly me never thought of justs trying them to catch up occasionally!

By: Ellie

Ellie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:55:07 +0000

The husband if off on Friday and I fully intend to lie in ’til lunch time!

By: Ellie

Ellie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:54:22 +0000

One of my worst fears too. I am thankful that I only had an empty potty in my hands.

I am determined to look after myself better, I will do it!

xxx

By: Ellie

Ellie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:52:43 +0000

Apparently no obvious cause. Stuck in a cycle of depression/insomnia and the doctor can’t tell which is symptomatic of which.

It will pass…..I hope!

xxx

By: Ellie

Ellie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:51:04 +0000

I ate lunch today (peanut butter on toast) because of your cmment and felt better for it, so thank you for reminding me. x