mal,

thank you for relating. i don't have a new baby. i have a new toddler! my nephew came to live with me alomst four months ago now. i received a child without the benefit of pregnancy or preparation. My little man has added so much to my life...so much. The only thing i'm having a hard time managing is ... time. it's always been an issue for me anyhow.

i agree that it's fine to let things and myself go. it's advice i give others and i've done just that. however, it's been a while now and i'm getting depressed. i have to push myself to do anything. it's been a good 15 years since i've been this way for this long. just worried and need to do what i can to pull myself out of th is.

thank you again for the relation and good advice.

kd