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Feeling insecure as a mama

MarchABCMarchABC member
in Babies: 3 - 6 Months

I was just wondering if anyone else felt this way? I ran into a parent of one of my former students and she was just saying the kindest things about me as a teacher and it reminded me that, once upon a time, I was actually a competent grown up in the world. Since becoming a mom, I've often felt totally incompetent and that makes me feel insecure. Being a good mom seems so hard - like reading his moods or trying to find good ways to entertain him. I feel guilty because sometimes it's easier to go out and run errands than stay at home trying to entertain him. I really thought I'd be better at this... I love him bunches and bunches and I have faith that I'm doing the right things but sometimes I just feel really insecure.

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  • ele617ele617
    Ditto to ALL of the above.
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  • lnickylnicky member
    Ditto here as well. I'm actually really looking forwardto this school year starting!
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  • ms12345ms12345 member
    Ditto for me too. I love her to pieces, but feel like I'm not stimulating her enough or doing enough of the right things. And I feel guilty every time I do something for myself, like hop on the computer or play a game of Dr. Mario, thinking "omg I'm ignoring her, she's gonna be screwed up".
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  • ITGurl0626ITGurl0626 member
    You aren't a bad mom at all.  I love my baby girl like you wouldn't believe but sometimes I don't know what to do with her but hold her.  I give her love everyday and tend to all of her needs - I don't think I am doing too bad. 
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  • Sweet Sadie MaeSweet Sadie Mae member
    You sound like a good mom and I know how you feel. Have LO watch Sesame Street. DD loves it so much she kicks and laughs and coos. It's very entertaining for LO and you haha!
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  • ilovechubbycheeksilovechubbycheeks
    I think that you would even worry about being a good mom makes you a good one.  If you were a bad mom, you'd never even worry about it.  I know it's hard, but take solace in the fact that lots of moms feel exactly the same way.  I'm sure you're doing an awesome job.  Your little one is very lucky.
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  • radakradak
    Oh my god yes.  I try to tell myself it is because I set impossible expectations for myself.  Those women who are just naturally good at it are more laid back and realistic about the goals they set for themselves and their babies.   I also think that they bar of parenting set by people who post on the bump is pretty unattainable, because it seems like all of us are used to being over-achievers.  How else did we find the bump and like it so much.
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  • snoboardbabe77snoboardbabe77 member

    Ditto absolutely. I feel for you and I feel the same way you do.

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