Newbie Feeling Guilty

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-28-2005
Newbie Feeling Guilty
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Thu, 08-04-2005 - 9:15am

Hi everyone. I am a SAHM with three beautiful children - a 13 year daughter and two sons ages 2 years and 3 1/2 months. I have been a full time working (outside the home) mom, a part time working (outside the home) mom and am currently a full time SAHM who babysits a 3 year old boy 25 hours a week.

I am feeling very guilty right now because I need/want a break from my kids - even for just a day or a few hours. I know I probably shouldn't feel like this. I know I am in a spot that a lot of people envy. I love being able to stay home with my kids and help them grow and be there for them, but some days are tough!!

Well, that is all. I just needed to vent. I hope everyone has a great day. Also, how do you sign up for the chats I saw mentioned??

Kristi

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-21-2004
Thu, 08-04-2005 - 11:12am

This is a great place to take a break. Chats for now are Mondays at 3pm ET just click on the link at the top and it will take you there.


What I do for a break, is that every Saturday if my Dh is off I lock my bedroom door and take four hours all to myself. I sleep or read or take a long bath. Sometimes I paint my toenails or give myself a pedicure. I swear this really helps me. Especially in a household where I am the only female.


Also most days my Dh takes the kids outside for an hour or two to play football or whatever with the kids, this is also some quiet time

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