Ugh...I could use a break! Vent!

MrsKatie07 · July 2009

I know this sounds bad, and I really do love my daughter more than anything! I feel a little guilty for feeling this way, but I could really use even a half day break. I bring her to work with me right now, and I'm BFing, so I care for her all day while working full time and then get up with her at night (usually early morning) for her feeding. DH gets up to comfort her if she is still fussy after I feed her, but I am just getting burned out. My mom has been watching her on Fridays, so that has been a nice break, but she is on vacation today so I have DD with me at work and don't get my break this week. I really want to BF for at least 6 months and hopefully BF/pump for a year, but I am feeling overwhelmed right now and like I don't have any "me" time.

Thanks for listening to my I'm-feeling-sorry-for-myself vent. Any suggestions for relaxation? What do you do for yourself?

Mrs.Albie · July 2009

Don't worry, we all feel this way now and again. Getting some "me" time is very important, but it bogs you down with mommy-guilt at the same time. What a crazy cycle! Good luck. I hope you're able to decompress and feel a little better.

NatPhoto09 · July 2009

I feel your pain. BF is very draining but IMO it is worth it. My LO goes to daycare so I pump at work. I can't wait to give this up but I'm going to keep pumping until at least 9 months. Even if I take a day off, LO is in daycare and I don't go to work I still have to pump. It sucks royally but my LO still has never gotten sick and my supply is keeping up so I don't feel ready to even think about weaning. My DH sent me to a day spa for 3 hours one weekend, it was heavenly. GL

war_eagle · July 2009

Everyone needs me time! ?Nothing to feel guilty about. ?Your husband needs to watch her and give you a break soon. ?Sometimes after a feeding I bolt out of the house just to go to Target or the bookstore. ?It really helps!

TimsMayBride · July 2009

That sounds so hard - trying to work and care for your LO at the same time! No wonder you feel overwhelmed. I don't know what your work situation is but is there anyway you can get a mother's helper to come to your work? Someone to help you out so you don't get too burned out might be helpful.