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I feel like an awful mommy :(

daniellems2003daniellems2003
in Babies: 9 - 12 Months

I just started a new part time job this week after being home with Katelyn and I am completely and totally EXHAUSTED!! On top of it, she isn't sleeping for us, pretty much at all.....so I haven't slept in a week. With the adjustment to working and her not sleeping, I look like death!!! This is my first week back to work, I feel disorganized and crazy but I do like my job so that is the good news.

The awful mommy-ness is that Katie is sleeping over my mom's tonight so I can get some rest. Why do I feel guilty letting her sleep there??! I feel like a terrible mother. I miss her SO much!!

Please make me feel better!! Tell me this is OK!!

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Re: I feel like an awful mommy :(

  • vanillacouragevanillacourage member
    She's so cute that I understand why you don't want to be away from her, but it's totally ok.  :)  One night will make you feel so much better and more able to enjoy your daughter.  Don't feel bad!
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  • CalifloridaCaliflorida member
    i bet you'll both get the sleep you need and your mom will love spending time with her. there are always a million and one things to feel guilty about, but you are trying to juggle a lot for your family and need a little break.  that is not a bad thing!
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  • daniellems2003daniellems2003
    Thank you so much ladies! This break does feel nice...I must admit! I just feel like I'm doing somethng wrong! This mommy guilt is the worst!
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  • JCrew152JCrew152 member

    you need to make sure your mommy battery is fully charged so you can be the best mom for her! don't feel bad you need to do this for her! (and of course youself!) just be sure to enjoy the evening and take advantage of it! (no doing anything besides resting!) enjoy!

     

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  • SoxChampsSoxChamps member
    You need your rest to be a good Mommy, so don't feel bad! And she gets to have a sleepover with Grandma!
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