Am I over-reacting?!

Question

I'm currently 5weeks pregnant and my partner lives with me. At the moment we are looking after his almost 3yo daughter which can be very full on at times. Today I came home from study and just wanted to be left alone to have some 'me' time.. he cracked the shits and now I feel guilty/bad for wanting that.. I should be entitled to have that, shouldn't I? I don't want to be stressing out especially whilst pregnant.

Answer

I don't think it's wrong to want me time. With children around though, you'll be lucky if you can manage to get any. I've got a 1yo and I'm lucky if I have 2 minutes alone to go to the toilet. Is your partner a bit sensitive because he wants you to be involved with his daughter? Perhaps you can do an activity with her for awhile then set her up to do something on her own while you relax a bit. Best wishes for your pregnancy too. xo

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I need down time and I just tell my husband that. After a weekend with my inlaws, we came home last night and he did the bedtime routine so I could watch a show and have a glass of wine alone. It was heavenly!

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Everyone is entitle to having time to themselves, maybe coming home and spending 5-10 mins with your partner and toddler, then just explain your long day and how you need some time to yourself, he probably had a rough day too and wanted to spend time with you, his feeling were hurt and probably come across as you didn't want to spend time with him or the child, don't stress just talk to one and other and all will be well, good luck for the next 8 months of your pregnancy

Am I over-reacting?!

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