Guilt

bridetobe9132013

I know this has probably been brought up at one point and I apologize for repeating but I feel guilty everyday for no good reason. I constantly think... am I reading enough to her? Is she happy? Am I being a good mom? Did she get enough tummy time? Did I feed her too much or too little? Its insane! I know its normal because my friend has a 4 month old and says she thinks the same things. Is this what people refer to as "mommy guilt"? How many of you deal with this and what makes you feel better?

Sorry for all my questions/posts lately. I just need reassurance sometimes since my baby is fussy alot.

ns1

I was the same way with the first and find myself slipping into it when DS gets fussy especially. What helps me is having had one and seeing she's survived infancy and seems to be a normal toddler. Now there are just new reasons to feel inadequate and guilty. ..

But just know this is a tough gig, bit your doing an awesome job and you'll make it to the next phase!

waldothewiener1

I feel guilty now and then for hardly doing tummy time.. He hates when I lay him down on his belly, so I try to hold him on his belly in my arms. He'll tolerate that for just a couple minutes at a time, so he hardly gets it at all I also feel bad about not reading to him often, but at night I'm trying to make him sleepy... you're definitely not alone!

KBowen715

Mommy Guilt is the worst emotion ever. My oldest is almost 13 and it is even worse. 'have I talked to him about drugs enough?' 'Is his self esteem high enough?' 'Am I feeding him the right foods?' 'Am I saving enough for college?'

It is awful. And normal.

bridetobe9132013

Thank you everyone! I feel a lot better now

giggler25

@anniemore that was the best response ever!! I think I will bookmark this for a rainy day.

bridetobe9132013

I agree! I read it to my dh and told him it made me feel better