To have such bad mum guilt?

[Newmama29]

Having a down night tonight & posting to clear my head. I’m just finding it so hard being a working mum & the guilt that comes along with it. My DH works away & I’m a nurse so work long, unsociable shifts which means my LO has to stay out more often than I’d like . I’m so so lucky to have amazing family to support us & he doesn’t have to go to nursery but I feel like some weeks I hardly see him. I’m working 4 shifts over 5 days & he’s had to stay out 3 nights in a row & then a 4th one on Wednesday & I feel so so guilty. He’s only 18mo & I feel like I’m losing these precious times with him but with the cost of living becoming so tremendously high I’m having to do extra shifts just to stay afloat . I’m well aware people have it so much worse & I know I am so lucky in many ways but the mum guilt is eating me up tonight

So sorry you are feeling this way. I don't have any suggestions unfortunately because I suffer with this also but I just want you to know you aren't alone with this feeling.
You are doing your best.
Sending hugs. I hope it gets better for you 🤗🤗

I'm a medic (junior) now have to DC (10 and a few months). It's hard to think of leaving the little one but when they are older they have a sense of respect for what you do. I also found it hard but if he is happy and healthy you are doing a great job, he will grow up even better having his life enrichments by all of those who support you. I also think there is nothing better than knowing you are teaching a great work ethic- that will be priceless

Try not to get hard on yourself

Thank you so much for the kind responses. You’ve made me so emotional because I know you are both right but I really needed to hear that 💜. You are amazing mums & women!