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Mum guilt& anxiety

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bigjbigj · 10/07/2021 13:28

A little background. I had my baby young- 16 pregnant- 17 when she was born I had just finished my first year of college. I didn't go back just decided to raise her, I've lived alone since I was 7 months pregnant and I love the bond we have. Moneys very tight and I'm constantly being urged to find a job. I got a job now- something I've always wanted to do. I start literally 4 days before her 5th birthday. I have serious mum guilt about this. Not only this- but she's going to be in holiday club the whole of the summer holidays 8-6 and I feel horrible! I know it's probably going to be fun and she won't know any different but I just feel so guilty. I'm nervous anyways to work but just feel terrible. She goes to her dads every other weekend so I just feel like by the time I pick her up at 6 after work we're not going to have long to spend together before bed.!I've arranged on her birthday to spend the morning with me before work and then go to my mums until I finished rather than the holiday club. Sorry the long post. Just seeing if anyone else had felt like this before and it gets better?

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mindutopia · 10/07/2021 13:40

She'll be absolutely fine and so will you. You both have been incredibly lucky to have had the time you have had together up to this age. It's something not many parents get to do.

Mine went to nursery full days at 9 and 11 months. Both of mine will be in holiday club/nursery all summer (except for a 1 week family holiday), and my youngest is 3.

Work is great for your mental health and will be great for your future. My mum went back to work FT when I was 3 months and we had a lovely bond and wonderful times together (she was also a single parent).

bigjbigj · 10/07/2021 17:44

@mindutopia

Thank you for responding! I know rationally she'll be fine. I just worry. I realise how lucky I am, I've enjoyed every moment of it just dreading this new start. I know eventually it'll be the best for us.

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