momma guilt

Mrs.Teddy

I am feeling a bit of momma guilt right now. I signed up for a bunch of fall activities to do with L like baby massage, mom groups, etc since I am getting a little antsy being home.

I also signed up for a sewing class doe beginners to lewarn how to properly use my new sewing machine & complete an entire pattern. Its Tuesday nights from 7pm-9:30pm. I signed up on a day DH was on his 2nd golf day of the week feeling like I shoudl do something for me (that required him to be on L duty).

Now I am questioning my decision. I DO want to learn how to sew but I will be gone for bedtime and its going to end up being close to $100 for the classes & supplies. What do you think should I stick it out and do something for me? Ugh this is the hard part of being a mommy!

Aliliv

Do it!  You need breaks too!  

BeeLove

I think you need your "thing" too.  It will be good for your DH to have a night alone with LO every week and if it's a$100 TOTAL, I don't think that's bad for a class to learn something you really want to learn.  I think you should definitely take advantage of having something JUST FOR YOU.  I don't think you should feel guilty.  You have to have a bit of a life too and it should not necesarily revolve around LO all the time...there is nothing wrong with your DH taking on a night and bonding with the baby. ::HUGS:: I wish I had something here that I want to do every week .

madonnadouwanna

IMO, I'd do it!  Not only do you need mommy time, but learning how to use a sewing machine is practically a necessity it seems when you have kids... costumes, school projects, clothes, repairing clothes... Good luck!

Lesley0228

Go to the class and enjoy yourself! There is no need to feel guilty. I know in my house, if I am home, I take care of DD. Sure, DH helps, but it is primarily on me. Plus, I hover when DH has her and if I am home, I can't resist stepping in when she gets fussy. DH has two assigned times each week when he knows he is responsible for DD, on Monday evenings because I work late (he picks her up from Grandmas that evening) and on Sunday mornings because I volunteer at an animal shelter (which I had already been doing for 2 years when DD was born). The first few times DH was alone with DD, I would come home and he would look so scattered and stressed out. Now he tells me how much he enjoys their alone time. I think its good for their relationship to have that time alone. I'm sure your husband can handle it too.

Mrs.Teddy

Thanks ladies! I am going to do it....I do need the me time....

katie_cj

Do it.  You need time for yourself that's not mommy time.

I swim 3 times a week on the swim team.  I even think that FI likes it, it gives him a chance to be with Jacob alone.

Have a great time!  And think, learning how to sew is beneficial for your family.  You can make Halloween costumes and fix holes in clothes. 

b.heather

You should definatley take the class. And I can promise you that the sewing skill will pay off even if you only make your LO Halloween costumes! I got a sewing machine last fall and my mom taught me to sew and I know I've already saved hundreds of dollars making baby stuff. Plus, it is a hobby you can enjoy at home with your LO (as opposed to golf or another hobby away from home). Enjoy!