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My FFFC

jessalynn521jessalynn521 member
in August 2012 Moms

I am literally the worlds worst parent. I never have energy to play with A anymore. I can play for about an hour between each nap for him. after that I really dont' have the energy anymore, so he self plays with his toys.

Sometimes I think about how much better off he would be in day care with me being pregnant and unable to get myself doing things.

I hate this about myself. I try to do better every day. Most days we go somewhere in the car because I don't know what else to do with him.

I always wanted to be a mom, but I suck at entertaining and stimulating my child. I honestly deep down think that maybe the reason he doesn't babble and baby talk is because I didn't do enough to be stimulating at all hours of his awake time.

In the end: I am pretty sure I am somehow detrimentally screwing up my child by being around, and being pregnant again I am worried I might do the same with this one.

 

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  • Manda-KayManda-Kay member
    DS will be 10 months on Wednesday and just started crawling this past Wednesday.  I blame myself for him taking so long.  I work all day so I should enjoy the 1-1.5 hours I get to spend with him before dinner and then the bedtime routine, but I'm so tired after work that it's hard for me to have the energy.   In reality, I think every baby does things at their own pace.  I have "mommy guilty" all the time which is why I'm here to get support. 


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  • PaisleyRuthPaisleyRuth member
    What Scout said.  Seriously, 3rd trimester with DD I literally lay on the floor on my side (the only comfortable position) and begged and prayed that DS would just play around me.  Every day.
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  • Mrs. RohdeMrs. Rohde member
    I can't imagine doing what you're doing. The fact that you get up at all is just incredible to me. I'm sure A is fine. Honestly it's great that he can play by himself too! That will definitely come in handy when the new LO arrives. Don't be so hard on yourself!!!
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  • jessalynn521jessalynn521 member

    Thanks ladies.

    I genuinely appreciate the support of this board. Especially since these are feelings I have been struggling with for a little while now (basically since I finally mentioned his issues with the babbling) I just wish pregnancy wasn't so draining and I could be the mom I always envisioned myself being instead of praying that he can be chill with his toys while I sit and talk to him. 

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  • BemyselfandiBemyselfandi member
    imagePaisleyRuth:
    What Scout said. nbsp;Seriously, 3rd trimester with DD I literally lay on the floor on my side the only comfortable position and begged and prayed that DS would just play around me. nbsp;Every day.

    I used to do this. And to make you feel better I let Dax and Adeline entertain eachother now. I snot and play with them about three times a day. I feel horrible like I should be more involved but....eh. things need to be done around the house. When I'm lazy I try to remind myself to play instead of sit there. As long as I'm on the floor the kids love it I dont even have to do anything.
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  • melmarie26melmarie26 member
    imagejessalynn521:
    Thanks ladies.I genuinely appreciate the support of this board. Especially since these are feelings I have been struggling with for a little while now basically since I finally mentioned his issues with the babbling I just wish pregnancy wasn't so draining and I could be the mom I always envisioned myself being instead of praying that he can be chill with his toys while I sit and talk to him.nbsp;


    YOU are way too hard on yourself, sister. You are doing a great job growing a perfectly healthy micro human and caring for another perfectly healthy mini human.

    I could not imagine being pregnant while taking care of such a little one and the house.

    Babbling is just now happening for both of my LOs so, I would not worry. Like, at all.

    You're awesome, Jessa!

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