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GPmommy3 · 29/04/2021 05:28

Okay I'm feeling terrible. Normally when I leave my children in the livingroom to go do something I check on them often. (2.5 and 1.5 years old) they can get into trouble. The other day I was having a panic attack and I needed to go in the other room and shut my door the walls are paper thin so I could hear my older daughter playing my youngest doesn't make much noise when playing. I called my sister to help me calm down and next thing I know it's been 25 minutes. I feel terrible. I can't help but wonder what could have happened it my little one that isn't as chatty could have put something in her mouth. They were both fine but I feel like a terrible mother to have gotten distracted like that.

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Snorkello · 29/04/2021 06:22

Hi op. Sounds like you’re struggling right now and need some moral support from your family and friends. Make the calls when you need to, get some space when you need. Are you okay?

If you leave them play, just keep checking on them. Make sure there is nothing dangerous around. They are at an age where they will wander off and you can’t always watch them, so try not to stress about this.

Biggest problem is safety around stairs, small toys etc. But you know this and it’s not as if you left the house. You were right next door. You could hear them.

Don’t panic! Next time, just keep popping back in. Make sure they have a safe space. No choking or falling hazards. Same applies when you have to get something from another room, go the bathroom etc.

I would also ask for support from family to come and give you a break. If you’re having anxiety, you can always talk to your gp.

Mum guilt is there for a reason. It reminds us to be aware of dangers, so you will probably be more aware of it now and won’t leave them unchecked for any length of time.

I’m more concerned about you. I hope everything is okay Flowers

GPmommy3 · 29/04/2021 08:43

Yes I'm all good. I was having a panic attack and needed to talk to my sister that's why I went in the other room, time just got away from me and when I realized I felt terrible.

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Singlenotsingle · 29/04/2021 08:50

All's well that ends well! It wasn't ideal, but you've frightened yourself silly so I'm sure it won't happen again. Babies come complete with a guilt complex for their mum's, so just forget it.

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GPmommy3 · 29/04/2021 08:58

Yes I'm trying to but I feel like a bad mom, like I was unintentionally neglectful 💔

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