Leaving baby in bed

Sooooo I have recently started leaving my 8 month old baby in bed after I settle her at 7pm so I can have a bit of evening time (I watch her on a monitor) and I just can’t shake this guilty feeling leaving her!!! I don’t know why the idea of her sleeping on her own makes me feel so bad/sad???😫😫 is this normal

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I would say so, I felt bad at first too, I get mum guilt over everything. We all need our own time though so try not to feel bad about it!! Enjoy your adult time!!! 💕

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I think it's very normal! and try not to feel guilty about it. You are doing your best and deserve time for yourself!!
(Says me currently holding my baby who fell asleep nursing over an hour ago... I should really try and place him down)

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I would say totally normal! I also do this, my LO is 9 months; I consciously choose to be with her and play with her in the day so I need to clear up / eat etc after she’s in bed, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to be as present with her in wake time and I feel that’s more important - which helps the guilt! You need time too otherwise you can’t show up fully (at least in my limited experience!). Also, trust your gut and your connection and relationship with your LO, no one else can tell you what’s ok and what’s not! 💖

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Very normal I’m like this all the time but I like to sleep in my own bed alone so it’s a battle between my heart and brain

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