Definately ask plunket if there is a group who do home visits for house work, babysit while you sleep etc.
On the shore its called parent port and they are fab.
You cant leave the house, and its retired ladies generally and they come over and will watch baby while you sleep and vaccuum cook etc, its free. Hopefully they have something like that in your area!
Renee, you don't know me from a bar of soap (actually I think maybe I got some feijoas off you last year?? I was the enormously pregnant one!) and this might seem a little weird but I am in Hamilton and are happy to come over and babysit Sam while you have a rest. Just let me know and I'll be there (well me and my little boy). Otherwise I think you just need to spell it out plain and clear to your Mum that you need a hand. or are you still in contact with your antenatal group? maybe you could ask one of them if they would mind watching Sam for a few hours and you can return the favour when you are back on your feet
Awww hun Hope your feeling better,
I wish there was something I could do! Instead of being there myself (even though I hardly know you except the odd post on this forum) hows about I sent HUNTD around instead Hehe, just kidding!!
If theres anything any of us far away ladies can do, let us know! I hope your feeling a wee bit better after even venting on here hun...
I don't know whether they do it in Hamilton, but after a c-section down here the DHB organises for 6 weeks home help. They aren't allowed to help with childcare at all, but do the housework that you're not supposed to - washing, cleaning the bathroom, vacuuming etc. Can you have a chat to your MW and see if the Waikato DHB offer anything like this? It will be something at least.
If your having trouble coping mentally don't be afraid to call Maternal Mental Health. I have been seeing a lovely lady up here in Auckland and she has been great helping me put stuff in to perspective. Might help :) ((hugs)) though Renee, I hope things get better soon.
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