Feeling like a bad mum?

[Teacaketotty]

I guess I am just looking for confirmation I am not the terrible mum I feel like?

DD is 8 months now and until this point has been for the most part a really easy and happy baby. The last couple weeks I feel like have just shifted a gear and she’s never content, can’t be put down, won’t play just generally fussy and unhappy. I think it’s part teething, she has one tooth already, and part frustration she can’t crawl yet.

I think being stuck in the house in isolation hasn’t helped but I feel like the whole situation is really hard. We are a long way from family so don’t normally have help anyways.

I feel like a terrible mum for saying this is really bloody hard sometimes!

Definitely not a terrible mum and definitely hard (a lot of the time).

Don't beat yourself up! They all go through difficult phases.

Every mum has gone through this and most not with the added pressure of being in isolation. The fact you've noticed and care about the shift in your baby is acting a bit out of character shows your a great mum

Agree with @Motherwell91 - you’ve noticed, and this is a weird time to parent. My youngest has just turned ten months old and it’s such a huge stage of development for them. He’s getting teeth, and I think there’s a bit of boredom in there too.

He’s an early walker and tottering about for a few steps at a time at the moment, but I think you might be on to something with frustration at not being able to crawl. My elder two were the same - there’s this moment when little ones realise they should be able to crawl, walk, talk. The gap between realising that and actually doing it is just the grouchiest time.

I do also have to say that this age in general is personally the hardest for me. They need a bit of entertaining but don’t really want to do much. I love the snuggles and the fact that I can still pick them up, but entertainment wise it’s a long day! They change so quickly though All the little things add up for them - tickles and stories and cuddles and sharing snacks are all high on my little ones happy list and I’m happy to accommodate!