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I try to take a few minutes and take deep breaths. I remind myself that it is just now that feels overwhelming. I list out what absolutely has to be done: we have to eat, we have to bathe, etc. and everything is just pushed back until later. I feel like this a lot since dh is gone out of town working. Also lo just got over croup and that totally threw us off, plus the worry of her being so sick. Dishes didn't get down, laundry piled up, but we are able to get some of it caught up now.

Hang in there, momma!!!

It's so difficult. I'm going through the same thing, except dh and I ARE fighting. He's been home all week on vacation and hasn't done anything to help me out (he 's helped his buddies though). Coming home after working all day to dishes in the sink, laundry piled up, crumbs everywhere, and him sitting on the couch binge watching whatever just sets me off. I don't know how to deal with it, but I can commiserate with you.

Hugs! I have those times too. It may sound kind of backwards but when I get overwhelmed I really focus on doing my best -- and only my best -- certainly not doing it all. It gives me something to work for and it also relieves me of any unattainable expectations (like doing the dishes).

@StbHisMrs: ARGH - I feel you. DH took off the week before LO's birthday when my in laws came to town for 10 days. Coming home to four people on the couch doing nothing drove me freakin' insane. Sure I worked all day and picked LO up from daycare but I can cook you dinner before I start my homework and prep for LO's party, Ha - I did my best

I hope you get to leave early and take a break. With wine. And a trashy romance novel

Hugs!!
When I’m feeling completely overwhelmed and out of sorts I take a nap if I can, or a long, hot shower and cry.

I also make a list of everything I need to do and make sure to include things I’ve just completed or things that are super easy/quick to do. It makes me feel better to see what I need to do laid out in black and white and it makes me feel TONS better to see things already crossed off the list!!! Then my list looks more manageable, rather than just daunting.

aw girl. Sorry about your rough week! Definitely have a nice big glass of wine when you get home!

I can't commiserate, exactly. But I can say I've had a week from hell with us being sick and all. Each day has gone by so slowly and I've been alone most of it with a blizzard outside and I just feel so cooped up! It's awful. Have a glass of wine for me ok?

Set 1 or 2 lowball goals for yourself that you know you can nail today and tell yourself "if these get done, today is a win." Share them out loud with your DH so he's on notice. THESE are my goals, and if they get done, then I am happy with myself, so DO NOT EXPECT MORE OF ME OR I WILL LOSE IT.

In the depth of 24/7 morning sickness for 2 months, that's basically how I kept chugging along. Give yourself a break, but set some easy goals so you can feel like you met YOUR expectations.

"If I take a shower and get to work today, its a win."

"If I can prepare ONE meal at home this week (even if its rotisserie chicken) its a win."

"Today, my goal is to take a bath and find 3 ways to tell DH I love him today."

"Today, no matter what a rat fink my kid is, I will tell him/her that mommy loves them and give them a hug."

"Today, I will remember to moisturize and will get the tuna melt I've been craving for lunch."

Cry, wine, sleep and get a night alone with DH. Hugs. Life does get so hard but things turn around so hang in there!