shop run

does it make me a bad mum if i was to lock the door and run to the shop for milk? The shop is literally on my door step, no more than 10 steps from my front door.

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I personally wouldn’t be able to do this as so much could happen in a short amount. Of time, And I wouldn’t be able to deal with the what ifs. It doesn’t make you a bad mum but I would feel guilty x

Idk how old your kid is but assuming pretty young hence the question. It's not worth the risk. If it's literally on your doorstep can't you take them with you?

It doesn’t make you a bad mum, remember bad mums don’t ask themselves if they’re being a bad mum. I do however think that it’s so risky and anything can happen, god forbid she can choke in her sleep and all it takes is a minute for the worst to happen. I couldn’t live with the guilt in case something happened my love, can you take her when she’s awake?x

i’ll just see if it can get delivered. single mum life is not easy

It’s not worth the risk. I would hate the thought of my child waking up home alone, even briefly. Toddlers love going to the shop anyway, do it with them.

I wouldn’t risk it
I’d think about all the what if’s
If something happens in the shop & you never return… If she wakes up & hurts herself… etc etc

Worst case scenario, shop shuts at 3.30 and it’s 3.15 and she’s still asleep… just wake her and take her xx

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