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Dressing up on mat leave

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Nubnut · 18/01/2024 19:54

Has anyone ever felt like this...
On mat leave I go for a walk every day but I only go to a "thing" about twice a week, a mum and baby singing class and a meet up with some other new mums.
On both occasions I really feel like dressing up, spending some time getting ready, not wearing leggings and a jumper, putting makeup on ... just because those are things I enjoy and it's so effing boring being at home every day and not having anywhere to make an effort for.

But I avoid doing it... because I worry that it will look like I'm showing off, or I'm trying to make the other mums look bad, or like I'm trying too hard when I should be just cooing over my baby all the time.

For context my baby is quite easy during the day that's why I usually have time for such frivolities...

Does anyone recognise this feeling? I don't want to be a dick, but also I'm bored and I really could do with playing with clothes and makeup for a cheap thrill.

(Also just to say I adore my baby and being on mat leave, most of the time!)

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Alwaystired2023 · 18/01/2024 19:55

Oh god be a dick and dress up! Don't worry about it there will be other days when you look like a foot but while you can just go for it no one will mind they are all busy thinking about how tired they are 🤣

Nubnut · 18/01/2024 20:15

That's true, there will definitely be days when this isn't possible.
I should just celebrate it when I can. Thanks.

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teatimeplease · 18/01/2024 20:17

Don't worry about others, do what makes you feel good! Mat leave and having a new baby is hard enough without feeling like you can get back to being yourself!

Shinyandnew1 · 18/01/2024 20:19

I always wear make up and never wear leggings and a jumper, maternity leave or not!

sommeliermama · 18/01/2024 20:39

Don't worry about what other people think! You are lucky you have an easy baby but that doesn't matter. My baby never gives me a minute and I would probably be jealous of you if we were in the same baby class😂but that should never stop you. If I had the time I would definitely be doing makeup to go out, every time

Nubnut · 18/01/2024 21:44

Alright then I'm going to dust off my lipsticks then haha
Thanks for the boost

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