Partnership

I have realized over the weekend that I'm basically a single parent. My boyfriend doesn't do anything but work 5hr days, 5 days a week, and hangs out with friends. He's never home, and when he is he doesn't help out around the house. The last time he did dishes or pick up around the house was before I quit my job. He sleeps in everyday, while I have to get up and stay up with the baby. I haven't slept in since Maire was born.



My duties include getting up with Maire in the morning, going to school, come home take care of Maire and pick up the house. While Nick's at work for five hours then off to a friends house, and dozen' get home until one o'clock in the morning or so.



This whole situation is very frustrating for me. I love taking care of and being with my daughter, but it would be nice to have some help once in a while. I can't go have time to myself, because he always is, and I have to stay home. I need help to fix this situation, because I'm not sure what to do. I want to fix it in a positive manner as well. I tried talking to him about it and he says it isn't his problem. Then when I'm stern with him he gets mad. I just want some alone time. I think that's why I love school so much, is because I'm by myself.



This is a big bump in our relationship right now, because it effects our parenting. I want to be the best parent I can, I can't be with out the other half.

Six months ago on August fourth I gave birth to a beautiful little girl named Maire. She weighed 8lbs. and 4oz. and was 22inches long. She gave me a short and painless labor, lasting around five hours. Everybody we knew was at the hospital to greet little Maire into this world. The next day her dad and I got to bring her home. It was a hot sunny day. Everybody was exhausted but yet very happy.
Maire was very happy and eager to learn and explore her new world. As the next six months went by she developed an attitude, where it's her way or the highway. Her dad and I are having a very troubling time to harness this attitude.
Along with the attitude situation we'll also be discussing other topics. For example teething, introducing solid food, crawling, and sleep habits. A couple other things would be how to solve these problems and how to find creative and manageable ways to spend quality time with your children.
I hope you will enjoy our journey through parenthood and gain helpful information.