4 Tips for Dealing with Mommy Guilt

One of the things that a lot of people don't address is mommy guilt. It can be really difficult to deal with leaving your little one behind when you have to go to work or take care of yourself. When you hear your little one crying when you leave, it can lead to terrible mom guilt. This is an especially emotional experience for a new mother. Consider these four tips when you're looking to work through mom guilt.

1. Understand that it's normal.

You're not the only mom who has struggled with the terrible feelings of guilt. Nothing is wrong with you. After all, you've carried this child in your womb. You have a level of attachment that's unmatched.

2. Consider the alternative.

If you didn't go to work, you wouldn't be able to provide for your child. Sure, there are tons of moms who are rich and can stay with their children. Don't beat yourself up for not being one of them. You're a hard worker who is doing the best she can for her child. Focus on the fact that if you didn't go to work, you and your child would be homeless. Then, you'd both be crying a whole lot more. Consider the alternative as it can help you maintain a level of perspective.

3. Create diversions.

Once you give your hugs and kisses, see if it's possible to escape without your baby realizing. When you can slip out of the room, this diminishes the likelihood of tons of tears. A lot of times, a baby just needs to be distracted while you leave. They'll hardly notice that you're gone when they're having fun. A lot of times, the drawn-out coddling and tears only make things worse. Make the goodbyes short, sweet and succinct.

4. Know that your baby is in good hands. If you've hired the best in infant care tampa, you know that your baby is in good hands. It'd be one thing if your child was in the hands of someone you didn't trust or believe in. But, when you're a mom, you'll have to understand that no one will care for your baby like you can. However, they will still do an incredible job of loving and caring for your baby in a way their special way.

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Back to Early Morning Mom Duties

It’s back to school and I’m back to my regular early hours of cooking and preparing early breakfast and packed lunch for my 3 kids. Well my 2 daughters are not kids anymore, they’re already teens but I’m used to calling them kids. I woke up at 3am, cook for them, prepare their packed lunch and see them as they board the bus to go to their school in Manila. I accompany my youngest boy to his school and from there I go to my work leaving my husband to clean up before going to his own school to teach there. 

It was a very fast routine Mommy job but I love it. I love seeing my kids enjoy the food I cook, I love seeing them go their way to their universities and I love sending my growing up son up to the gate of his new high school. It’s like loving the way we spend our weekend together with cracking jokes, enjoying meals together and singing our favorite Christian songs. I also like hearing what they play with their musical instruments and when they sing some songs. I was actually thinking that it would be great if we have amplivox in the house but I know it’s usually used on events and occasions. Nevertheless I would love buying this kind of portable sound system in the next few years so we can use it at home and in our church as well.

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