feeling guilty

For the first time since the girls were born I am having one of those days where I just want them to play by themselves, sit and watch tv and take a really long nap. I don't plop them in front of the tv but today I did and let them sit there for an hour! They only nap for 30 minutes here and there so when they woke up I was bummed. I was praying that this would be one of the rare occasions they slept for 2 hours. I let them fuss for a little bit then went in there to rock them back to sleep. I am feeling SO very guilty about feeling this way that it's making me a little teary.

I do get "me" time, thanks to my dh. He really encourages me to take care of me. I am PMSing which I know has something to do with it.

Please just tell me that you have felt this way too and it's ok. That's sort of what I need to hear. Thanks!

 

For the first time since the girls were born I am having one of those days where I just want them to play by themselves, sit and watch tv and take a really long nap. I don't plop them in front of the tv but today I did and let them sit there for an hour! They only nap for 30 minutes here and there so when they woke up I was bummed. I was praying that this would be one of the rare occasions they slept for 2 hours. I let them fuss for a little bit then went in there to rock them back to sleep. I am feeling SO very guilty about feeling this way that it's making me a little teary.

I do get "me" time, thanks to my dh. He really encourages me to take care of me. I am PMSing which I know has something to do with it.

Please just tell me that you have felt this way too and it's ok. That's sort of what I need to hear. Thanks!

 

I have days like that too. I just want my little angels to entertain themselves for a little bit so I can have a "break".

Some days are just harder than others, especially when PMS gets thrown into the mix. If you can, take some Pamprin and veg out as much as you can!

 

Isn't it funny how we feel guilty for needing a break? Honestly don't feel bad! We all need breaks from EVERYTHING we do in life. Even the things we love more than anything we need to have breaks from. Watching TV for a little bit will never hurt them- After you feel like your ready for break time to be over you will be such a better mom By the way we both have Laurens! Love it!!!

 

Take it easy. Be kind with yourself. Some days are just like that. We don't have to be perfect mothers, just "good enough".
When I'm like that I try to think that I am fostering their independence and allowing them to bond with each other when I let them entertain themselves and each other for a little while.
The funny thing is that they don't complain but we feel as if they do!

 

Don't feel guilty, I am sure we have all had days like that... I know I have, and I sometimes still do... like yesterday. The boys took a 4 hour nap and I was so relieved to have 4 hours to myself! Imagine what that was like... 4 hours!!

Do not be hard on yourself!!

 

The boys are currently watching TV while the baby is sleeping and I am on here. I think we all do it for our sanity.

 

Don't feel guilty, every mom has those days. I know I've had my share fare of them. Its not going to hurt them to watch TV, they have baby einstein time every afternoon. I hope you feel better

 

repeat after me....

"baby einstein is my friend"...my kids get some einstein time when I'm home with them during the day...I know I'll get a half hour of peace

 

I feel the same way too sometimes. The girls are not very good nappers and sometimes I get frustrated when they won't nap. I think it is only natural to feel guilty, after all, we think we have to be EVERYTHING for these little ones and that is just not 100% possible. Mommy guilt has got to be the strongest feeling in the universe next to mommy love!!!

 

AmyNTony...I LOVED your message "repeat after me..."

Thank you for all the kind words, it helped my heart. Today is better, I feel like me again. I guess there are times that I'm not willing to admit I'm not Supermom, yesterday was one of them. Thanks again, I knew I could find support here.