Not Interacting / Playing Enough
I have an 11 week baby girl (my first) who I love more than anything. HOWEVER, I feel guilty because sometimes, most of the time, I just don’t have the energy/patience to do all the playtime and interaction it seems I am supposed to be doing.
I obviously talk to her while we are changing diapers/clothes, whatever and give her lots of cuddles but then I will often sit her in her swing with her paci while I do stuff around the house or watch TV/play on my phone. I try to do all the things I’m supposed to do, read/play/talk/sing, some days but other days (again, MOST DAYS) I just want to have that time “to myself”.
Will she be ok? Will she know she is loved and progress as needed? I only get to stay home with her on maternity leave for two more weeks and I feel like I am failing her but also want that time to feel like myself.
Achieve your health goals from period to parenting.