Hi,

I am a single parent of a 3 yr old, I've already raised 2 children (21 and 22) and now I have this wonderful little one...I'm tired...and don't want to be. Are there any parents out there in this boat? In a lot of ways it is so cool...kids grow up so fast and I feel blessed that God let me have another one to enjoy the childhood with. There are a lot of advantages, but some not so cool things happen too. I would enjoy chatting with any one about this.
Thanks for listening and I hope you all have a great day.
Melody

Oh my god, another melody!!!

Now people are going to think I'm a 43 year old new MOM!!!

I'm 60 by the way.

So from one Melody to another!!!, just wanted to say hi, and welcome.

hello and welcome my name is frank

I am remarried with 5 boys now all grown, but I did do my time as a sole parent for almost ten years of two very young children so any time ya want to scream let it out

but as you mentioned you probably scream once or twice before with the other two, it is a hard and stressful job yet the most rewarding feeling I have ever known in my life.

at the moment we have taken in a young lady about a year and a half ago and helping her get her life in order and her son Landon he will be 2 in June

so once again we have pitter patter of little feet here again and it is a wonderful feeling, trust me i felt great showing these two women how to rock a baby to sleep when they couldn't do it and still occasionally come to me late at night and say he's yours any way any time ya want to yell in my direction do not hesitate


peace

Hi Melody and Welcome to NeuroTalk. Well, my 2 kids are grown, so guess I can't give you much advice on running after a wee one... But, make yourself at home and join in anywhere.

45 yr old Grandma to a 2 yr old here. I babysit 2-3 days a week - my son lives with me, and has visitation, so the baby stays overnight.

I know you love her like I love ours, but it IS tough.




All I can say is there are things you can let go, that can wait, that other peole can do (maybe not as well as you do them, but good enough).

My house is not the way it used to be, and nobody died, lol.

Enjoy her while she's little, and ask for help.

Ooooh, had a baby when you were 40? My dear Mom did that too, and had an exceptionally wonderful child. Close to perfect, even.

Her baby girl weighed in at 10 lbs. and has been fat and happy ever since LoL!

Makes me tired just thinking about you! The trade-off is that it'll probably keep you looking young. Well, if you survive LOL! (Just kidding)

Good luck to you both!