I want to leave my baby

[Littleelffriend]

I'm so convinced that she would be better with someone else. I'm just back to work I hate myself I feel like she deserves the world. Has anyone ever felt like this? I'm really considering running

What support do you have?

It's so hard, you're not alone in feeling like that. How old is your little one? Have you got anyone nearby to talk to? A partner, mum or friend?

We all have bad days.

How old is your baby? Have you felt like this for long?

Definitely had these days. If it is going on for a while you need to get some help, can you talk to someone in real life a friend or gp/health visitor?

She's 13 months. I've just gone back to work nearly full time

You need to talk to someone - have you got a partner and do they know how hard you're finding things? If this feeling has lasted more than a short time then I'd talk to your GP. For me the desire to run away was part of my PND. Now obviously I can't say that's the case for you based on one post on the internet but it's worth talking to someone.

Take care.

You are her world. It's not uncommon to feel like this, especially if you have to go out to work. But even if you were at home all day, it's easy to feel swamped and just the same, so don't blame yourself for being a working parent. Being a parent is hard and overwhelming, and it's hard to see how anyone can be up to the job, nobody feels qualified.

Have a chat with your health visitor or GP, they can give you some professional advice. Talk to other mums, on here or in real life. Lots of us felt that way, especially when our kids were small. Mine are all way older now and I can see the sort of people they are and realise I didn't do badly. You don't get that feedback with a toddler. But honestly? You're probably doing a far better job than you think.

Did you feel like this before going back to work? What are your childcare arrangements and are you part or full time?

You are the best mother for your daughter. Nobody is perfect, but you are perfect enough for her. Don't doubt yourself, you need support, could you see your gp?

Do you think you might have PND?