Whilst being very sociable am also an introvert who rebuild s self by time alone and quiet .
When the dc were small dh took them out for an afternoon a week so that I could have time as I was stay at home pArent .
I now have teens .
They are fab . Intresting , out and about , happy , noisey !!!
I startle easily if in own world and as teens play music , suddenly turn up with mad requests and pals in tow , coupled with a ds who is mainly in and out - often in - on gap year but works evenings , I'm comming in from work and I can't get any alone time .
I don't mean to be selfish - I'd rather skip a meal for eg and be alone if I cd get this more as I so value it and it makes me feel well . If I do nt I get a bit unbalanced !
I've tried to retire to my bed room at times but x box and a group of albeit lovely lads next door doesn't cut it .i was watching tv the other day and lovely ds slumped across me to say hi - I know I will miss it but my mind was leave me alone mode !!
I thought about getting up early to have quiet , but both teens tootle round the house till midnight and although they are v quiet it wakes me .
I've got myself in a tizz and feel guilty as I'm starting to get a bit teary now . Why didn't I think of this before I had dc . ? I feel horrid as I love them but admit I seek to avoid them .
Any stratagies other than those I have mentioned ? Any othet introvert parents out there ?
I've tried meditation to calm self each am but am resorting to wine a bit too much ! Thanks
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ginorwine · 31/07/2015 17:41
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