WFH as a ftm

Why do I feel bad about working from home with my baby just staring at me in her little bouncer. should I have a better routine? I feel like I should be playing with her but I also need to work and take advantage of the fact that she’s not fussy in the moment so I just put her in her bouncer right next to me while I’m on my computer. I feel bad for doing so though.. I don’t know I’m new to this. She’s 3 months old btw

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I'm also a full-time mom working full-time from home (40hrs a week). I have a 4yr old, a 2yr old and a 1yr old. I've been doing this since my first was born. I feel guilty about those 8hrs I am working and if I am giving them enough attention or quality time. I hope one day soon I can just be a full-time mom and not have to work. The advice I would give is to make sure the time you do have off work, is quality time with your little one.

You're killing it! I'm also a ftm and wfh and it's so hard sometimes. Mine is walking and loud and I have to juggle her and the job all day. If you are worried she's not getting enough interaction you can also set her up to do tummy time and entertain herself with different toys that also exercise her brain.

@Olivia one thing I noticed in these three months of motherhood is that no matter what choice I make I always feel guilty. Mom guilt is real

As much as we try, I think we will always have mom guilt. Some days are harder than others. Guilt for working, for taking time for yourself or even a date night away from the kids. It gets a little easier over time, but I know that I still feel like I can always do better for my children and I feel guilty for failing the standard I hold myself to. The important thing is that your baby is healthy and happy and you do the best you can.

@Olivia yes thank you❤️❤️❤️ it’s been difficult dealing with this guilt for taking time to myself also sometimes

Remember, a happy mom means happy kids. Also, with kids it's easy to make excuses for not putting your health first. Let your baby be your reason and not your excuse ❤️

Speaking from my experience, I worked until my daughter was 1 yr old and I regret it so much because I gave her a tablet while I worked so she wouldn't give me a hard time . I regret it so much, I should have not worked and prioritized her. Since I didnt dedicate time to her and help her develop her learning abilities, she is now behind in the milestones children need to meet at her age. I wish I was able to go back in time and re do it again.

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