How many of you deal with "Mommy Guilt"???
My mom's group is a hosting an open house event in May, on this topic and I was just curious as to how many of you moms deal with "Mommy Guilt".
Thanks,
E.
www.mothersnmore.com
Does anyone deal with it? I guess not having children would be the only sure way to avoid it, otherwise it's guarnateed that good mothers will feel it sometimes. So that's how I deal with it... I tell myself, "I must be a good mom or I wouldn't feel this way."
According to a psychologist study from Harvard University, Mother Guilt is a very normal feeling of motherhood. They showed that moms who admitted to feeling guilt where more likely to raise normal happy children. And that those who denied guilt where setting their kids for a stressful adolescence, unable to cope with everyday stresses. I'm glad I'm normal :).
I hate Mommy Guilt - but I am where I am right now for a reason. That's what I tell myself anyway. Like during the week I do not feel like I get enough time with my son due to work/commuting. On the weekends I spend every waking moment with my son. What also makes it a little easier with working is that we took him out of the child care facility where he was one of 27 3 yr olds and now he's in a very loving in-home care. Knowing he's well cared for all day long, with lots of hugs, attention, and curriculum makes it easier.
Easier, but never goes away.
I deal with it daily! I hate that I have to work full time and leave her in daycare. The way I get through it is talk to friends and other moms dealing with the same issues. I also realize how much she has learned from being in "school" at an early age. She loves her friends and her teachers and has developed very fast! I try to focus on the positive and how great the time I have with her is.
nice 1, Tracie. now i have a new mantra to use - "I must be a good mom..."
:)
