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Hey Lemmy!

I'm a dad to a two year old boy. He's very energetic and needs quite a bit of supervision. Other than that I couldn't wish for a better son. I'd like to preface my actual question with saying I want to be a parent and I wouldn't change that given the possibility.

The question is, does it get any easier? I have been stuck in a loop of wake up, take care of breakfast and other preparations, go to work, go back to parenting and maybe two hours of rest after the kid falls asleep. It feels like I don't rest enough. I will however add that I've struggled with depression for the better part of a decade, I'm still pretty heavily medicated and in therapy. I'm much better than I was a few years ago, but the feeling of tiredness and lack of strength to be the best parent I can is at times getting the better of me.

I'm fully aware I put myself in this situation and I'm not sure I'd be happier with no kids. I guess I'm just looking for other people's stories of when they were in similar situations or simply some words of encouragement.

Thanks.

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[โ€“] [S] 1 point 11 hours ago (1 child)

It's a give and take situation, my partner is very tired as well, so if I want to rest, they risk getting overwhelmed and vice versa. We're trying to find a balance, but it's not easy.

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  • [โ€“] 2 points 6 hours ago (1 child)

    Is its financially feasible (or maybe barter with something else), to have a sitter just to give yourselves an evening or weekend afternoon off? Just a few hours where you're not working and not being parents. Have a park or coffee date together.

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  • [โ€“] [S] 1 point 6 hours ago

    It's definitely something we've been working on with my partner, she has some separation issues, there aren't many people that she trusts to leave with our son, it might get better when he's older though.

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