Mum guilt.

[OnNaturesCourse]

LO has been ill for over a week, hospital trips etc. I'm a SAHP just now but I'm totally done in and LO still isn't 100% but I've packed her off to her grandparents for a while today so I can literally sit and do nothing. Now LO is away I feel utterly shit and like such a horrid parent - does anyone else steal these rare 'time yo myself' afternoons, and does this guilt ever pass?? I feel almost like I'm failing at my job especially when LO is ill and clearly wants / needs me (literally, it's a struggle getting her settle with anyone, it's been 100% me for going on two weeks, but I hope if I'm out of sight today I'll be out LO mind so it will be OK)

Don't waste your time feeling guilty, spend it relaxing in the bath, catching up on sleep or reaching/watching TV.

You'll be most rested and calm after a few hours and will be a better parent for it. Its incredibly stressful and worrying when your DC is poorly, especially if they need to go to hospital. Never feel guilty for taking time to looking after your own mental and physical health (especially if its only for a few hours and she's with loving grandparents)