Am I a bad mum?
Hi ladies!
I’ve returned back to work, & when I tell you I’ve missed it I really have. I’ve been at my work place 9 years, I’ve always enjoyed working. I have worked hard over the years before having my little boy and worked my way up. I’ve gone back, two days, & I’d love to do more but I jus have this guilt that “oh I’d sooner be at work rather than have my boy” but I don’t want to give up my career and i also don’t want to give up the time with my son. But, I loved being back. I’d love to do three days a week, he spends two with his nanna so the other day would be nursery. It bad I’d prefer to be at work? 😱😱
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Not at all you don’t have to spend every waking minute with your baby to be a good mum. Time out for you makes you a better parent in my opinion x
Not bad at all. I’m returning to work soon and like my first pregnancy I’m excited to go back. I can’t wait to have routine and my own time while my kids enjoy their nursery and school time!
Sounds like 3 days will give you a good balance! Go for it!
It is not bad at all! I’ve gone back to work when my son turned 8 months. Best decision ever! I really needed to have my own thing, and I like you I love my job and I want to invest in my career. I am working 4 days a week now and I love the balance. Going back to work has made me a better mom! Please do not feel guilty at all!
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I don’t think it’s bad at all everyone is so different and you’ve got to do what’s best for your family. Happy mum = happy baby. All I will say is most nurseries won’t take baby 1 day a week (and have very long waiting lists) and babies who are very part time can sometimes struggle to settle. You’d also have to consider what happens if baby is unwell etc as they often catch every bug going and wouldn’t be able to attend nursery unwell. But if you think you can make it work and you’d be happier than go for it - you matter too x