Mom Guilt. Totally a real thing. I never understood it personally. Hadn’t really felt it until today. Perfectly fine morning, my daughter was a goof and being so good. I bring her to daycare and while I’m taking her out of her car seat, I notice shes red all around her mouth… I was concerned, but attributed it to her chewing on the toy strapped to her car seat. However upon attempting to leave her with the daycare provider, they would not take her. They checked out her mouth and cheeks and other body parts and all seemed fine. They had me take her home for the day anyway because they couldn’t chance it being something contagious (hand foot and mouth disease).
Then strikes the mom guilt. I cried the whole way home. Not because I was worried about my daughter or scared something was wrong. I knew she was fine. I was crying because she is teething and crying and needing my non stop attention (all weekend long) and I was looking forward to a break. I felt HORRIBLE feeling this way.
However, upon further reflection, I dont judge myself and I dont think im a bad mom for wanting a break. If I dont take care of myself, how can I care for my daughter? My husband has been helping a lot more and that helps but daycare does give me a break for an extended time where i can get stuff done around the house and eat when I want to eat! Not to mention work!
As moms (and dad’s) we have to remember its okay to want things. Its okay to care for yourself. And its okay to want a break. It doesn’t make you a bad parent.
On a happier note, I think we are getting more TEETH! She has 2 already and She is 5.5 months old. Her sleep has definitely been effected and she’s very clingy (I’ll take those snuggles!)
I’ll add more in a bit but here is my feelings for the day! Off to collect more snuggles!
Xoxo Milk Boss
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