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Working Mom Guilt Moment

FianschneidFianschneid member
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I'm usually pretty good about not feeling the working mom guilt. DD loves her daycare and I love the life that I can give her because I work.

She's been really attached to me lately, like won't even let DH hold her, freaking out when I leave the room. I've been selfishly enjoying it knowing I won't have a baby girl in my arms much longer.

This morning, though, when I dropped her off at daycare, she squirmed out of my arms and rushed to her DCP, begging to be lifted. When DCP picked her up, DD snuggled right into her neck. It broke my heart a little. 50% jealousy. 50% feeling like my daughter thinks DCP is her mama.

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  • ScramblersmomScramblersmom member
    Don't feel sad or guilty about this! She knows exactly who her Mom is! I have gone through this with DS. Sometimes I will be holding him and he will reach out because he wants his "teacher" instead. The next day he will be crying for me when I drop him off. I think sometimes they are just in a good mood and ready for the fun day. They are going to like their DCP but they still know who their parents are. Hugs to you...
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  • amyc216amyc216 member
    Aw!  I totally get it.  I'm sorry!  ((hugs))

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  • mamaZbomamaZbo member

    I feel your pain. DD loves her daycare provider and jumps into her arms every morning. We invited our DCP to DD's birthday party and DD ran right over and only wanted to sit with her during the party.

    Although it tugs at my heart a little bit, I am really happy that DD is in the care of someone she loves and someone who loves her back. If I can't be there everyday, I am glad our DCP can be and that DD really enjoys her time with her.

    Your DD definitely knows who her mama is, don't question that. At the end of the day I am sure she will be very excited to see you and will give you some snuggles too!

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  • StewartandmauraStewartandmaura member

    I am a SAHM and E still does this sometimes to my sister and her babysitter (her cousin).

    She loves her auntie and her auntie is very comfortable (she has more padding than mama and five kids of practice snuggling before E). And I am sure that her babysitter, my niece, plays with her the ENTIRE time she is with her, so there's no competition there that she is more fun than me!

    I am just happy that she is surrounded by people she loves and who love her. I hope you can find comfort knowing that you found someone to watch her that makes her comfortable, secure, and happy.

     



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  • FianschneidFianschneid member
    Thank you for the nice thoughts everyone.
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  • shediva1shediva1

    I know how you feel, but when J does that to the DCP I feel like he showing me that he is treated with a lot of love and respect there.  Its a good thing she is doing that in front of you too, its a good sign Smile

    My DCP also likes it because its a reflection of how she treats J too.

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  • DoctorWorm222DoctorWorm222 member
    E jumped out of my arms to get to her DCP this morning. Yesterday, she was clinging to me as if her life depended on it. Their little moods are unpredictable at this age.
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  • peelester429peelester429 member
    I'm so sorry you're having a rough day.  I have lots and am ridden with working-mom guilt.  But I can say for me that it would be a LOT harder if I dropped CK off at school and she screamed and cried and clung to me and DIDN'T want me to leave.  Just know that at the end of the day, your little girl knows that you're her mama, no matter what.  Hang in there!
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