I had a serious MGM (Mom Guilt Moment) just now!!!
Babygirl was crying hysterically because she was upset/sleepy, and nothing I did seemed to be working. Not breastfeeding, holding and rocking, laying her down, giving her a bottle of boobie milk for ease of use...nada! Of course this started to stress me out (to the point of almost crying) because I felt completely helpless, and like my baby needed me and I couldnt figure out what to do for her. #FailingAtMoming
My MGM is that I felt like a mommy failure. 😣 I caught myself thinking "I already have a kid so I should know what's wrong." On top of that, I got really high strung/stressed and agitated...forgetting that my emotions dictate hers. I feel so bad for forgetting tha, which inevitably upset her more, and for thinking so negatively of myself as a mom.
Thankfully I was able to calm her down long enough to give her to my husband. Daddy was AMAZING in this moment because he put her to sleep, told me it was ok and that I was fine, and allowed me to take a long shower (where I proceeded to cry a little). It was an extremely emotional series of events for me, but I made it through with the help of my husband and my logic...once it returned lol.
I hate that I feel guilty for essentially being emotionally overwhelmed in that moment. But...I know it's apart of being a successful mom, and that I love my kiddos to life...so it'll all work out.
Anyone else have a MGM today? If so feel free to share (no pressure) and just know our doing great mama!
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I feel as though we all have had these moments! I’m a ftm and had my son 5 months ago. When he was around two months old he started to get wicked fussy and I couldn’t for the life of me figure out what was wrong! Me and my family would take turns walking him around the house, singing to him, bicycle legs, etc. Finally, at his 3 month appointment they said he probably is just having a hard time passing gas. I felt like a failure! I wished I had thought of that, but his pediatrician made me feel sooo much better about it and now I give him gas drops which sort of help him but not always! But he said himself that sometimes all you can do is try, and keep walking him, singing, giving the gas drops! It’s hard when they’re so little and can’t tell you what’s wrong, I know how you feel! You’re doing a great job mama😘😘
@tattoomamaxo thanx love. And gas in baby is the silent stresser for all moms lol. Good job asking the dr and getting answers and reassurance. You're doing amazing!!!