Been up all night with my newborn and then my toddler woke up at 6am… I’m completely overstimulated, exhausted, and honestly feeling really frustrated.
I’ve ended up shouting at my toddler all morning because he’s been so mischievous and I’m just too tired to handle it today, which is making me feel even worse.
My mother-in-law has taken my toddler so I can rest, which I know I need… but now I just feel rubbish and guilty for sending him. It’s like I can’t win — I’m desperate for a break, but when I get one I feel awful for not having my own child with me.
Does anyone else feel like this? The mum guilt is hitting hard today 💔
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Take the help!! https://www.formodernmothers.com/blog/not-supposed-to-do-it-alone

I feel you. And ngl, I have just had a morning too with mine as she’s back at nursery today & I have tried many times to tell her to eat something & wasn’t listening. I snap at her & she got upset but it’s the buttons they push & get to that point. She’s been like it lately & I have lost it at her a few other times too. I don’t mean too but yes a break now & then is needed. Which I rarely get to myself. Don’t feel guilty take that break. 😊💕

Whoever voted shit mum is a dick. Everyone needs a break, don’t be so hard on yourself x

Don’t feel guilty at all! You need the rest so you can show up for your children and be the best you can be