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Mum-time vs me-time

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Biebs88 · 18/11/2018 17:36

Hi there,

I have an eight month old son who I absolutely adore. I returned to work a few weeks ago and miss him so so much. Everyday I rush home from work to spend as much time with him as I possible can. Between 4 and half 7 all my attention goes to him (we play, go out and do things, have a nap together is he hasn't slept well in nursery) and I love it. Same thing in the weekends!
Issue is, I can't seem to 'switch off' being a mum. I do all my household work after he's gone to bed cause I want to spend all my time with him. I'm absolutely knackered and he also still wakes at least twice a night. Because I'm back at work 5 days a week I don't want to go and do something without him because I don't see him during the day Monday-Friday.

Unfortunately working part time isn't an option but how do I get rid of this guilt and this feeling of being a horrible mum if I don't spend every moment he's awake with him?

Thanks!

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Ragwort · 18/11/2018 17:41

No idea because it’s not something I’ve experienced Grin. My DS had to fit in with whatever I wanted to do, not the other way round!

But If it works for you then why worry, but personally I think children need to know that your life doesn’t just revolve around amusing them, they need to know that there are chores to be done and you have your own life to enjoy with your own interests and hobbies.

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