Sarah B Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Poor Mrs B, Sending hugs and best wishes, nothing wrong with getting things off your chest it just has to be done and give your OH a prod to help more too. Take care, it will all get better. Sarah x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I hope that today is looking a little brighter Mrs B. ((((((HUGS))))))) You must find time to snuggle up with OH and have a heart to heart. Give the children beans on toast which is a perfectly good meal then leave them to wash the dishes, they ARE old enough and will enjoy it too. Then take yourselves either to the sofa or upstairs. I am not talking grown up stuff just a good old fashioned cuddle and chat it makes all the difference. You must take time for yourself and to rest when you are not at work, you are not wonder woman and as someone else said if you are not happy and well then neither will your family be, it is NOT selfish. It is better for you to slacken off a bit than to go into complete meltdown when it all becomes too much which it will if you don't take care of YOU. Lecture over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby bears mum Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 You aren't wallowing and you aren't ranting - you are expressing yourself!!!!! Sending you huge hugs. Thinking of you. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Just caught up with this thread. I can't add anything that hasn't been said already but take the advice given and have a huuuuuuuge hug from me too. Jackiex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 So know where you're coming from, am at that point myself. Least my kids sleep through the night, it's just what's left of my stressed mind keeping me awake. Sending virtual hugs x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Hope things are a bit better today Mrs B big virtual (((hug))) from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I can't do much more than that at the moment as I'm feeling pretty similar and have no useful advice. And why oh why have child benefit changed when they pay us the money. Now each month we're chasing our tails and getting fines from the bank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brown Clan Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Just caught up with this thread as been suffering similar thing with both sons ill at both ends and hoping desperatly that my daughter is not going to get it too , So you rant on Mrs B we all need to let off steam now and again , I wish i could stand in my garden and screm loudly sometimes ( but neighbours would call the men in white coats ) , Having a family and money problems is tough as is trying to cope with it all on your own if you havn't already talk to your oh and tell him how TIRED you are . hope you are feeling a bit better today BIG HUGS from me xxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Oh mrsB. Poor you. Big hugs from me too. We all have those days sometimes. It can only get better. Things will work out.xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I agree with everybodies comments. I sometimes just have to chuck the towel in and let things ride out. I have found writing a journal has helped. Not so much at the time but later looking back you can see how bad times eventually worked out and things did get better again. It gives you a feeling of hope in the dark days. big hugs x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassett Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I Just wanted to sent you a HUG, and say look after yourself, hope you feel better today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Oh Mrs B, you poor thing. (I did want to write on this thread last night but as we apparently cant be trusted at work , we're only allowed to read and not 'input'.) I cant add any pearls of wisdom that havent been already said but we are all here for a good cry and a wail when needed. Get your OH off his dirtbox to help you, I keep telling my Mum that shes not Superwoman, so she doesnt have to keep acting like it and neither do you. Big cuddles and a box of virtual Thorntons chocs for you. Kimmy xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Oh Mrs B - your post upset me a bit! I don't like anyone struggling & worrying. So sending big hugs your way. I have to admit that me & hubby are quite good at making money from teeny weeny ideas - he calls them little scams (nothing bad), I call them flippin' clever ideas! Ebay, car boots, table top sales etc. Mrs B, just a thought & you may not like it, but have you thought of maybe downsizing your house & buying somewhere smaller & cheaper, maybe in a cheaper area? Not sure if this is possible with having children. It was just a thought to try & help you. Party stuff - buy from Aldi & Iceland! Hope you feel better soon. Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 How are you feeling today Mrs B?? Hope the birthday celebrations went well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I'll lock this as there is now a follow-up thread....... viewtopic.php?f=7&t=33610 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
