momma guilt

Mrs.Teddy · September 2009

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 · September 2009

Do it! You need breaks too!

BeeLove · September 2009

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

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madonnadouwanna · September 2009

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 · September 2009

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 · September 2009

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

katie_cj · September 2009

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 · September 2009

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!

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