I just need a place to vent because I’m feeling overwhelmed. My son is 2 months old, and while I love him to pieces, I honestly don’t know how I’m going to keep doing this.
He is ALWAYS crying. He was diagnosed with CMPA early on and is on Famotidine for reflux. My mom and husband help a lot, but I just feel like I can’t take it anymore. I don’t breastfeed, and I feel like a wimp for complaining, but I’ve never been this exhausted in my life. I’m literally a walking zombie at this point.
I probably shouldn’t be driving right now because I’m just so tired. If I could afford it, I would pay someone to watch him every day so I could sleep for hours on end.
I just can’t… If anyone has been through something similar or has any advice, I’d really appreciate it.
I hear you—parenting a newborn, especially with CMPA and reflux, can be incredibly challenging and exhausting. When my own child was a baby, we faced similar struggles with constant crying and sleep deprivation. It’s tough to admit, but reaching out for help, whether from family, friends, or a professional, is important and not a sign of weakness. We found that establishing a consistent routine and accepting offers for assistance whenever possible helped manage the overwhelming feelings. If you can, consider exploring local support groups or counseling services—they might provide the support and guidance you need during this tough time. Hang in there; you’re doing a great job, even if it doesn’t always feel that way.
Hi there, I suffer from migraines, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis. Even though it was many years ago, it’s quite easy to revert to the competitive mindset of high school and college when I play for myself as a hobby. I’m 52 years old. I have to constantly tell myself to “meet yourself where you are.” Flute playing is akin to exercising because it involves essentially the same type of aerobic activity. Your play time should be increased gradually, and you should allow time for recovery in between. A chronically fatigued person requires extra time to recuperate. However, that’s alright! Think about hanging your flute from a peg so you can easily pick it up and play for a short while.minutes here and there. It is not need to be one continuous, long session. Though I admit, I am guilty of this. Wishing you luck! Additionally, if you use Facebook, there are some really helpful disabled players in the Flute Forum. Join us
