someone slap me

IAM3Bs

William has been really fussy and clingy today. I haven't really been able to put him down.

He is finally laying in his RnP just looking around, but now I feel kind of guilty that I am sitting on the computer instead of doing something with him. We did tummy time earlier, and snuggled, not to mention all of the diaper changes, and breast feeding. I know there is only so much you can do with an 8 week old... but I still feel like crap that he's just laying there amusing himself. Does anyone else ever feel like this? I think I'm so tired I'm acting irrational about this. I have not gotten quality sleep in what feels like forever. On the other hand, I need a break today- and we have no family here to help. DH is working crazy hours because of the Holiday season, so he is cranky when he comes home. I think the road trip this weekend (3 1/2 hours to Augusta, one day there, and then 3 1/2 hours back) kind of threw off his groove a little bit. Somebody knock some sense into me please. I know leaving him to amuse himself in his RnP for a bit won't hurt him... but every time I look over at him I feel bad.

rakle99

I feel the same way. It's hard to remember that LO does not need to be attached at the hip all the time. 

ellcore

I actually did this and texted DH and asked him if I was a bad mother. I'm right there with you!

Wally3

You are a great mom because you are teaching him to entertain himself and self sooth. Good job

AccioPizza

I feel the same way! It's been getting better lately, but I still see him happily talking to the birds on his bouncer sometimes and get a wave of guilt for not being all in his face. But I think it's good for them to amuse themselves sometimes, and sometimes I just have things to do!

266psyche

Omg! I wish that my little guy would sit and amuse himself for just a moment! If u can get him to go ahead and relax!

gusabbey

Ir it makes you feel any better, i parked ds in front of the tv for about 10 mins today so i could do the dishes. He looooved it.