tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post7559274519306230457..comments2024-03-12T07:30:56.422+00:00Comments on Dolly Dowsie: On Days When I Think I'm A Bad Mother... ♥Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06240109339578293227noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-9538360026028381792017-08-03T18:40:21.848+01:002017-08-03T18:40:21.848+01:00It is such a challenging role and for me it is the...It is such a challenging role and for me it is the lack of respite that is the killer. I do think it helps to ask for support online and offline and in really precise terms too. I also think it is so worth keeping an eye on your mental wellbeing and at the first time of trouble seeking help from the GP and so on but I also know that is far easier said than done. There are not perfect parents and good enough is good enoughkateonthinicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08506288402799764435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-54630182146803842672017-04-19T22:34:20.090+01:002017-04-19T22:34:20.090+01:00Gosh I so needed to stumble across this wonderful ...Gosh I so needed to stumble across this wonderful post today, just to feel like I'm normal (whatever that is). I've had a yet off on mat leave with my two little ones born 18m apart and I feel like I've failed in this year. My toddler is having meltdowns over everything. Food also goes in the bin. I try to play but can't think of new things to do with them when we can't get out. Yet I am about to go back to work and know I'm going to miss all he small moments you've mentioned. For these are the things that count. Urgh. Parenting is so hard isn't it?! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01868291996622938215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-88163504821283092342017-03-28T17:47:13.209+01:002017-03-28T17:47:13.209+01:00I know this feeling - it's tough - sometimes I...I know this feeling - it's tough - sometimes I have to hide in the walk in closet and scream into a pillow! Self care is important and making time for yourself to relax and unwind after a busy day with kids. I read this quote recently: Having children is like having a bowling alley installed in your brain! Ha. xHAPPY IN YOUR NAPPYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18288334172325843070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-3538209504057326092017-03-12T08:47:09.031+00:002017-03-12T08:47:09.031+00:00You're so not alone in feeling like thIs, I es...You're so not alone in feeling like thIs, I especially have been feeling like this a lot recently and really hate being a shouty mum. Thank you for linking up to #SundayBest x Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12139643044836739933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-89045461591018327282017-03-11T22:33:46.925+00:002017-03-11T22:33:46.925+00:00Popping back from #SundayBest, hope to see you aga...Popping back from #SundayBest, hope to see you again tomorrow! xHayley: Sparkles and Stretchmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10653232539343925928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-81524229525604924192017-03-09T21:06:56.263+00:002017-03-09T21:06:56.263+00:00Oh Fi I completely relate, I'm not actually al...Oh Fi I completely relate, I'm not actually alone all day but I might as well be for all the help I get these days! And that feeling of being a terrible mother because I actually HATE playing games with Tyne...I feel awful! Who hates playing with their child?! But I do because he doesnt play properly yet, the games drag on, I have to sit on the floor where Im uncomfortable and where the other kids climb all over me and pull my hair, and its just boring...and it makes me awful, as though no other mother feels that way.<br /> So just to hear that I'm not alone in that has made me feel better! xxHayley: Sparkles and Stretchmarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10653232539343925928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-16899614705400382942017-03-08T17:18:49.252+00:002017-03-08T17:18:49.252+00:00I think it's natural for mothers' to have ...I think it's natural for mothers' to have these feelings. All you can do is stay positive and learn from past experiences.diana ajihhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15390966913311610422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-26588601685118803592017-03-08T06:19:30.000+00:002017-03-08T06:19:30.000+00:00I go through this feeling almost everyday..I just ...I go through this feeling almost everyday..I just try to give the best I can as a mother and a wife.Rikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05827845973761193590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-84060001484323695812017-03-07T16:48:30.569+00:002017-03-07T16:48:30.569+00:00am not a mother yet but i do understand what u mea...am not a mother yet but i do understand what u mean. the only thing i can say is always be positive Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13275498524532552423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-53469114409702210912017-03-07T15:18:13.326+00:002017-03-07T15:18:13.326+00:00I have these types of feelings a lot! I always try...I have these types of feelings a lot! I always try to remind myself of all the good things I am doing. - AshleyAshley @ Hello naturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11662574817877055044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-70661855281739615982017-03-06T19:25:25.785+00:002017-03-06T19:25:25.785+00:00I always had these feelings then I would look at t...I always had these feelings then I would look at them and realize, I am doing my best and can learn from past experiencesReviews By Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498912865756330934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-64907914561149292952017-03-06T18:52:23.020+00:002017-03-06T18:52:23.020+00:00I think every mom has these feelings from time to ...I think every mom has these feelings from time to time. We are all just doing the best we can, how we can and thats all we can do! I have 7 and do basically everything on my own and sometimes I feel awful…. but I know I'm doing the best I can! - JeanineSix Time Mommy TESThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01606078044034283330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-52714110842977577132017-03-06T09:05:55.122+00:002017-03-06T09:05:55.122+00:00There will be bad days but more good days, problem...There will be bad days but more good days, problems are there to be resolved and we move on. Dont beat yourself up about it, your doing great :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16821713658247686457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-29739939138210207482017-03-05T23:22:54.554+00:002017-03-05T23:22:54.554+00:00I think we beat ourselves up as moms quite a bit. ...I think we beat ourselves up as moms quite a bit. Chin up, you're doing GREAT! But I understand how you feel <3beautypopstophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18369011694872318644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-76705402259305051272017-03-05T23:09:19.915+00:002017-03-05T23:09:19.915+00:00I can totally relate to the single mom thing. My h...I can totally relate to the single mom thing. My husband and I both work. He does the am shift where he gets the kids off to school then heads to work. I do the pm shift and get the kids off the bus and do dinner. We are like two passing ships in the night. Although I know that we did this to ourselves so that our children wouldn't have to go to a sitters, its still really hard to be a good mom when you feel like you are doing it alone.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04694980984487957865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-78464967351859917232017-03-05T22:52:07.017+00:002017-03-05T22:52:07.017+00:00Some days are harder than others. I have two toddl...Some days are harder than others. I have two toddlers. You love them and take care of them and you are a good Mom. Sometimes I feel like it can get over whelming, but it is all worth it in the end. Wish your hubby would just come home unless he is hoping it will help him get promoted. I hope he isn't being taken advantage of. Hey It's Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01233503067318741570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-23651647116749447952017-03-05T22:38:18.867+00:002017-03-05T22:38:18.867+00:00Awww...I remember when I was a single mom, but wit...Awww...I remember when I was a single mom, but with only one son - which is a bit easier - for me I always seemed to not have enough time - plus working - but I can feel what you're talking about to be sure - Big hugs Coach Donna Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18354614934049408259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-22970289120164106382017-03-05T19:59:37.088+00:002017-03-05T19:59:37.088+00:00As mothers, we are so quick to judge ourselves and...As mothers, we are so quick to judge ourselves and our shortcomings. We need to look at the positive aspects as well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09458469886992351010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-74500918500515011772017-03-05T19:17:24.160+00:002017-03-05T19:17:24.160+00:00Most days I feel like I'm a horrible mother. I...Most days I feel like I'm a horrible mother. I have a teen and of course, he doesn't help with the attitude and I blow up!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05646075664329681990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-20337397452406416112017-03-05T16:19:33.033+00:002017-03-05T16:19:33.033+00:00Every mom has these feeling and goes through felli...Every mom has these feeling and goes through felling alone sometimes. Difficult but be sure keep communication open. candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05082238123921950824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-46861010935487499402017-03-05T13:36:41.333+00:002017-03-05T13:36:41.333+00:00You definitely aren't alone. I have gone thro...You definitely aren't alone. I have gone through a lot of the same struggles. When my second daughter was born, my husband was working full time and also pursuing his MBA. When she was 3 months old, my husband went to China for 3+ weeks as part of his MBA program. We don't have family to help out at all. So while we have some friends to help, it just isn't the same. I struggle a lot. My husband works a lot, and I work while the kids are in school. I feel like we are both exhausted all the time and there's never a break. I have a lot of days where I feel like I am a bad mother. Those times I've been sick and snappy with the kids (I have watched them from pneumonia to a broken tooth that had to be pulled). I've had days where I leave the house at 8am and I don't get back until basically 8pm. It's hard.. just know you aren't alone.Marysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456903774725595861noreply@blogger.com