Feeling like a bad mom

imoverit

This pregnancy is kicking my butt literally. Because I feel sick most of the time and exhausted I dont have a lot of energy to play with DS. He is an amazing kid and I feel so distant from him. When I am with him I feel like Im snapping at him more than enjoying him. Im just sad. He is two so he is all over the place and im physically drained. I want to enjoy every minute of this pregnancy but instead I constantly worry that something is going to happen, I always feel awful, and I feel like a bad mom for not enjoying DS 1.

No point to this. Just needed to get this off my chest. Hopefully I will start feeling better soon so things can get back to normal and I can be the mommy I really am.

pinkmickey24

Hugs! You're not a bad mom at all. 

kmc84

You are not a bad mom! I can't imagine chasing a two year old and being pregnant! Oh the humanity  Hang in there and remember that this too shall pass. Enjoy what you can in the mean time!

boymomstrong

I dont think you a bad mom! We all have days like this not pregnant, and the fact that you are, just means you get an extra pass! Be nice to your self, and just know that your son knows he is loved very much, and maybe do something extra special, like a park day, or an ice cream trip? 

My son is only 13 months so for him, chocolate milk makes me the best mom ever! )

Good Luck, and remember, be nice to your self! You're your own worst enemy! 

TJ1979

I know you feel bad. I have a feeling I'm going to be following in your footsteps as I'm already feeling sick myself. But remember that you are your own harshest critic. And LO is not going to remember this. You are the only one beating yourself up. You will feel better soon and go back to being an awesome interactive mom, and LO won't even notice you took a break. Besides, you're working on the greatest gift ever for him... A sibling! Feel better hon.

Mr. & Mrs. Woodtick

((HUGS)) I'm sorry you feel like you're being a bad mom, but you're not a bad mom! You'll start to feel better soon and LO won't remember this! Hang in there sweetie!

itsmevkb

It's rough.  Honestly, a lot of Sully's baby/toddlerhood is a blur to me because of Maren's pregnancy.  It's a lot to deal with at one time.  You do the best you can and move on.  You're not a bad mom, you're a normal, pregnant, worried, exhausted, mom.

pb_bride

Hugs! You are most certainly not a bad mom! Is there someone who can come give you a hand every now and then? I think having a little time for yourself to rest or do whatever will help!

ELF4321

((Hugs))

mdiblasi10

You're not a bad Mom at all. You're doing the best that you can and that is all that matters. I hope your sickness and exhaustion pass soon.

Ruthie04

Many hugs. I think you are a super mom .

imoverit

Thanks ladies. Feels good to know Im not alone. I put way too much pressure on myself.

RoseHQ12

I am sorry you are feeling like this & you are not at all a bad mom, becaus if you are then that would make me & many others bad moms too you will start to feel better even though it doesn't feel like it now. It's really hard not being able to enjoy your DS & struggling to get through the day feeling ill & worrying about your pregnancy. FX you will start to feel better here soon hon, hang in here.

kbeach82

Hang in there. You are not a bad mom! You are doing a good job and the fact that you care enough to write this post shows how much your care about your DS. When I was pregnant with the twins, there were so many days when I was filled with guilt over not being able to "give DS the kind of attention he needed."

Looking back on it, I realize that he was perfectly happy to snuggle on the couch and watch a video with mommy when that's what I needed. All he cared about was that we spent time together. And he had daddy to run around and get his crazy toddler energy out with. He got accustomed to having "quiet" time with mommy :-)