mum guilt

am i the only one that doesn’t suffer from mum guilt when going out or staying away from baby for long periods of time?

i dont even feel it about starting work again at the end of next month

my boy is 10 months old.

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I feel massive guilt but totally wouldnt be surprised that people don't. It's not so much that I feel guilty being away from them as they are usually having more fun wherever they are without me anyway lol I just miss them terribly.
Some people just need more space and adult time though so either way is totally normal

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It’s absolutely fine that you don’t feel guilt. You’re a person as well as a mum. I don’t get any time from mine because im a single mum but I’d love some

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I don’t feel it when I’ve got things to do, and I’m dropping her off to make my day easier.. but for example if she’s with her dad, and I’ve finished what I’m doing and have “free” time, I absolutely feel it - it’s normal though, I cherish the time when I’m at work I ain’t the sole person who has to worry about nappy changes, dinner times etc x

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We have no one to help out, so no guilt to be had. I feel bad about that!

I wish I could have a night off every once in a while.

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I’ve not spent longer than a night away from mine but i always look forward to it!

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I use to but now my baby is older and is 1 year plus I need the break and I also need to work for money to be able to provide.

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