Hey so I’m a first time mom my baby boy is ab 2 months old and he is doing AMAZING. literally love him w all my heart but I still deal w anxiety and depression. So I be smoking probably around like 3 times a day. But I don’t mean like I smoke a blunt I just hit my gravity bong and wash up then go back to baby. For some reason lately tho I’ve been feeling really guilty when smoking bc I’m not holding my baby in that moment. Like I feel guilty for not spending that time with him. I spend no more then like 20 minutes away from him with my whole smoke and clean up process but I’ve still been feeling like a bad mom for even having that time. Does anyone else deal w this? Am I tripping?? Please be honest w me 😭
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You should ask yourself this: are you a better mom afterwards? If the answer is yes, then I think you shouldn't feel guilty.

I feel like this almost 100% of the time buts it’s 20 minute, everyone still needs time to be individual and if you think it helps your mental health which in turn helps you do your best as a mama do not feel guilty at all. It’s normal and it’s ok but you shouldn’t feel guilty

Don't feel bad I started back smoking a month after having her. Only because I wasn't producing enough milk. If you feel better after smoking then keep doing it

Don’t feel bad at all! Everyone will tell you to make sure you get time for yourself for ‘self care’ whatever that looks like to you. As long as baby is safe and not screaming crying you’re doing just fine ☺️ Take the time now because it may not come as easily when they get a few months older

I look at it as my self care. That's super important so we don't get overstimulated! You have soo much time to snuggle your baby 🥰

I still smoke after 2 kids momma. No guilt to be found. If you are doing it while he’s awake and have guilt, try
Doing it when he’s napping. That’s when I do, so I know my littles are sound

you and your baby both need independent time. this is essential for growth.

Mom guilt is so normal. You deserve 20 minutes to yourself babe. Ily. It’ll get better and easier.

6 months PP & youre not alone. I still get it sometimes but it was definitely worse in the beginning. Baby could be 100% taken care of and sleep & I’d still feel guilty for taking 5-10 mins to smoke and decompress. Im also a SAHM so Im pretty much working 24/7 and thats my little me time now

agree with the first comment heavy!!!

If you’re not taking your 20 minutes smoking, you’ll end up taking it somewhere else, bedroom, bathroom, shower, everyone needs time to themselves. Don’t feel guilty ♥️