Feeling inadequate

Feeling super down this evening with feeling like my little boy deserves a better Mum. I absolutely adore my little boy. He is my absolute world and there are no words to explain what absolute joy he brings to my life. But sometimes I feel like he deserves better. I've had a horrible (pre-menstral) migraine today and I just haven't been present for him. I've played with him a little but I just haven't been fully in it. It's got me on a spiral of guilt. He's run down with cold and I feel bad for him. I feel horrendous guilt for putting him into nursery so young (needed to go back to work part time for financial reasons). Trapped his fingers in the high chair the other day. List goes on. Just feel like he's the best thing in the universe and he deserves so much more. Not sure why I'm sharing. Maybe because I know my partner will roll his eyes and say I'm being stupid - so just wanting to get it off my chest really x

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You are your little boys absolute world and more that enough for him even on the days you feel are bad.

You are a wonderful mum who makes all the best decisions to look after, care, and love your little one. If we are not 100%, we can't be there 100% for our little one, and it is absolutely OK to need a little timeout when we are unwell, in pain, etc. xx

The fact that you’re even worrying about this suggests that you’re a fantastic mum! It’s the hardest job in the world and you’re bound to have bad days lovely!! I trapped my little one’s finger in the fridge yesterday and felt like I’d abused him, it happens, and they won’t remember! Same as they won’t remember if you’ve had a tv day or off day, they’ll only remember feeling loved and safe! You’re doing a brilliant job, no matter what the little voice in your head says!

You have done nothing wrong. Shit happens, I got my lg girls leg trapped in the car seat so it pinched her skin. It was really upsetting to know I hurt her but it was an accident. Same for your baby. No parent is perfect to not accidentally do something. Your baby loves you unconditionally. Sounds like you need to get rest and get better. You will feel better soon. But your not a bad mum. Your working and juggling your baby it's a lot. You are doing well.. your doing it be kind.

Thank you everyone. These messages have really made me well up and also take a bit of a breath of relief. You're support and kind words are appreciated and have helped this mama more then you know ❤️

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