Does anyone else ever feel that their baby deserves a better mum?

[nolongerchunkybutstillapudding]

I love my boy,who is a year old,sooo much. But we still have sleep problems and seem to be having a bit of a hard time at the mo..and I'm tired,and grumpy,and last night I swore at the poor little fella which is just awful and I think I'm probably a witch.

I know that ds is secure with me,lots of kisses and cuddles from both sides but I have never quite shaken this idea that I'm just a bit rubbish and that I should be a much better mum...

Am I alone in this?feel like a bit of a nutter

You're not a bad mum...just a tired mum, please don't give yourself a hard time...my 16 month old has slept through the night once since she was born so i know exactly where you're coming from. Can you get a break to catch up on some rest?

You are the best Mum for you dc and the ONLY mum he needs xx

You're not a nutter!

I think everybody spends time thinking they are a terrible mother. I certainly do (and I really hope I'm not alone!)

Being tired, getting cross and swearing at our children happens. It's not ideal but then who has ideal? Not me

You do what you need to do to get through - and your world revolves around him. I think your son has got a pretty good deal

I think everyone feels like this from time to time - it's only natural, especially when you're so exhausted you can barely function. You are NOT a nutter or a witch - you're a human doing a tough job; these feelings come with the job description of parent. Don't beat yourself up about it.

Like mrsdisorganised suggests, can you get a break? Or some advice on the sleep issues? There are some supportive types on the sleep threads here - some suggestions I got a year or so ago on co-sleeping have saved me my job and, quite possibly, my sanity.

Don't worry. You're just human. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only mum who feels like the devil incarnate, but coming on here proves none of us are alone with being like this sometimes.

No one is perfect and anyone who says they are, are lying to themselves and everyone else.