cowboyup
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I know I've had time to prepare for this, but my sis-in-law is expecting in 3 weeks. The baby has been moving constantly, making her pretty much bed ridden while I take care of my 3 yr old nephew form sun up to sun down. Luckily my brother has been off work for a couple days so I've had a couple days of down time.
She is thinking about talking to the doc to she if she can be induced a week early.
As I am writing this, I am shaking just thinking about the changes. I know I am NOT giving birth but I am their live in nanny and am here 24/7. My anxiety is at an all time high, because I know once the baby comes, her grandparents and parents are coming to stay for awhile which means I will be in this socializing environment on top of going to college and watching my nephew while they nurture the newborn ... this will all end in early September when she goes back to work so I will then be here alone with a newborn and a 3 year old to watch.
and honestly, I am scared. That's what it comes down to.
Sometimes I feel like just crying because I don't know how to get out of this hamster wheel. I am tired of taking care of everyone else's kids. I took care of my brother, my sister and now my niece and nephew.
Maybe it's selfish of me to think this. IDK.
She is thinking about talking to the doc to she if she can be induced a week early.
As I am writing this, I am shaking just thinking about the changes. I know I am NOT giving birth but I am their live in nanny and am here 24/7. My anxiety is at an all time high, because I know once the baby comes, her grandparents and parents are coming to stay for awhile which means I will be in this socializing environment on top of going to college and watching my nephew while they nurture the newborn ... this will all end in early September when she goes back to work so I will then be here alone with a newborn and a 3 year old to watch.
and honestly, I am scared. That's what it comes down to.
Sometimes I feel like just crying because I don't know how to get out of this hamster wheel. I am tired of taking care of everyone else's kids. I took care of my brother, my sister and now my niece and nephew.
Maybe it's selfish of me to think this. IDK.