What's the best way to manage stress?

well, there are lot of ways of how can we combat stress but the best way is through prayer. ^_^ But in your case, try to find some help- you make seek a babysitter, or if you can't afford to pay a babysitter, ask help from your mom/sister/someone who'll help you take care your child. It's not really that easy to be a fulltime mom. If that'll continue, you'll end up too old faster than your usual age. According to experts, stress also shortens your life span to about 25%. And nobody likes that to happen, right? So while your still young, don't be ashamed to ask some help - it's your health and your child's health that counts, coz normally, stressed individuals couldn't take care well of their child. God bless! ^_^

I think you should manage your time scientifically. Take me for example, when i was in college, i often stayed late surfing the Internet at deep night. But my roommates went to bed early, i had to keep quiet. And on the other day i was always waken up by the noise they made, though they didn't mean to do it. So i felt tired every day, sleepy in the class. I had no rights to urge my roommates to be night cats like me, so i had to go sleep early like them, and woke up in the morning to continue surfing the Internet. So i advise you to sleep when your son sleep, your son is too young to understand mother's trouble.

well you said it all. You get cranky because of lack of sleep. The other myloters are right too. get some sleep while your baby is sleeping. I am sure you can skip a night or two without talking to him because your health is also important. I am sure your husband will understand. When i was a baby, my mom was working full time at home as a dressmaker as a single parent. She didn't have alot of time to play with me so she gave me plushes to play with or i would watch tv. Your son might have to play alone for a while until you take a couple of horus to finish your chores. You can take him with you when you do your chores and take a small 10 minute break to play with him before doing the next one. A big truck will make him busy...100% guarantee.

We deal with so much stress in our daily lives. Sometimes it can be overwhelming to cope with. When i am faced with a lot of stress, i try to find a way to relax. It makes the stress so much easier to deal with.

Hello Ohbelle and welcome in myLot! I know that is very hard to take care your baby and seems like you're alone there.Don't you have someone who help you a little when you want to rest? Because I'm a mom too and I remember how tired I was when my daughter was a little girl.Sometimes my mom help me and I can rest!But you?Can you find help ,maybe just for few houres,not all day long? Because this situation will be for few years...at least till your baby is 5 or 6 years old! Maybe you can take him near you,in bed and give few toys: he playing and you can rest a little :)I hope that you'll find a solution!

If you can afford a nanny, maybe you should hire one. Or a help, if you do not want anyone touching your baby. This is a precious period for both of you (you and your son). Try to savor this time with your son because time moves so fast, the next thing you know, he is all grown up, not cute anymore to be cuddled by you.

It definitely sounds like you have quite a lot on your plate at this time! I know that this might be a little difficult as it doesn't sound as though you have a whole lot of time on your hands but when you get a moment you should try doing something you enjoy, just to take your mind away from things. I'm sure this will do you the world of good and will relieve some of the stress you are experiencing. Also, I know that it probably sounds like a cliche but try having a hot mug of horlicks! I drink this a lot and it's quick and easy to make and very relaxing. Other than this I don't know what to suggest! I'm not in your situation and I do have time on my hands. I really wish you well! It sounds like you are doing a great job though. Good luck. Andrew

It's pretty normal for a kid to be more playful at his age but in your case you must be spoiling your kid letting him sleep so late at night and woke up so early. You should thought him that its not good for him to sleep late at night.

I think you need to find some activities your son loves and would sit still to do. For example, my daughter is also very active... running here are there, jumping etc... Anyway, what works for me is, she likes Tom and Jerry movies...I bought a few Tom and Jerry DVDs for her and you know what, she can sit there and watch the whole movie again and again :D

Think that your baby will soon to grow, just enjoy taking care of him cause when he grow up he will longer be with always, take a nap or sleep when he is asleep.