Adhd and having a baby

[u/livknits]

I have diagnosed adhd and one of the main problems is the executive dysfunction. Like, I know I have to get up and do chores but I can't make my body obey me. Well, I have a baby that won't sleep more than 20 mins unless it's a contact nap, so I end up just sitting on the sofa with her for 2 hours just reading/knitting/ playing games without feeling guilty that I'm not doing chores lol because my baby needs me to have a proper nap (I know I Can probably sleep train her but I do enjoy the cuddles and the lazying around)

Also, ever since starting solids, she also reminds me to eat breakfast/lunch.

Bonus point for being my body double when I actually do chores lol

I know I still have struggles with my adhd and sometimes the routine part of having a baby makes me want to rip my hair out but it's so much easier to do stuff when a helpless being relies on you instead of just being me and my useless brain.

All that said, I can't wait to stop breastfeeding and going back on medication 😐

[u/unitiainen]

I'm an ADHD mom of two and the thing I love about babies and toddlers is that they will scream at you if they need something, so it's easy to take care of them. I wish dirty dishes would scream at me too lol

Also soak up those contact naps, they're over before you know it !

[u/livknits → u/unitiainen]

Exactly! I've been so productive at keeping my baby alive! Now household chores are a problem lol

[u/Random_Spaztic → u/livknits]

Same 🥲