Am I a bad mother?

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So I’m basically a SAHM and I’m EBF my 3 week old little girl. 
I love her to death and I love being a mom, but it’s been really tiring lately and she’s gotten so fussy all of a sudden. 
I’m loosing even more sleep than before with her fussiness and I don’t know why she’s so upset. 
Today was the first time I lost my patience. For the first time I broke down- crying with her.  I felt so defeated. 
I just wanted to take a break, go get myself some lunch and leave her with my fiancé. 
I felt horrible for wanting to be alone. I felt awful for even thinking about that. 
Am I being a terrible mom?

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Whoever voted yes obviously doesn’t have a baby! You’re a great mama! Everyone needs some personal time to be a better parent and partner. You deserve some you time mama! You’re doing great!

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The first 6 weeks of EBF were the hardest for me because there are days where it seems like they want to be nursing for food, or just attached to you for comfort the majority of the day and night.
It's totally normal to feel frustrated and almost sort of trapped. If you have been having more bad days than good days, talk to your doctor about being screened for PPD. Antidepressants made a HUGE difference for me. 
It gets easier!!

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If you can go for lunch get a little break. That isnt being a bad mom. Girl we all break down i have a 11 8 5 2 yr old kids and fue with twins in march two of my kids are special needs medical kids. I break down at least twice a week just crying or screaming in a pillow. Parenting isnt easy snd throw in lack of sleep and that SUCKS and makes it so hard. Go get some lunch you deserve it. Baby will be fine with daddy for an hour or two. Plus breastfeeding isnt easy. Dont beat yourself up.

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No!!! There is nothing wrong with needed a break. Everyone does.  Hell I still do and my son is two.

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When my daughter was a newborn especially but also as she got a little older too...I HAD to make time for myself, usually weekly. I would leave her with my husband and go do something to get out of the house. Shopping, getting my nails done, seeing friends, whatever it was. There’s nothing wrong with needing some time to yourself!!

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You are being a great mom...I love alone time!!!! When I go do the grocery shop and leave baba with his daddy, I make sure I take my sweet ass time....I even go to the coffee shop and drink a nice HOT coffee....and I make sure I listen to my play list in my car and dance to my music like I used to...because as soon as I step foot in the house...freedom is over.....I love spending tons of time with my angel but I also need a little break to think straight and not lose myself - the other day I put a pot of boiling water in the oven and switched it on...why? I don’t know...I am tired!!!! So my lady friend, I suggest you lock an hour in the day when your fiancé is home and you take a bath or a nap

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Oh GOD NO. If you didn’t feel that way you’d be a robot lol it is totally okay, normal, and healthy to need time alone. My midwife friend recommends both mom and dad take an hour to themselves once a week to do no chores, no work, just something for yourself. It’s good for your mental health when you can fit it in! Which makes your relationship stronger and makes you a more capable parent

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Every single parent on this earth needs some me time every once in a while. It is good for your mental and emotional health.

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Nope that’s normal you’re not a bad mom. It’s hard the first few months. Just going out and going  to the grocery store alone is so nice! My daughter is almost 8 months and I still have moments when she’s fighting her naps it’s exhausting. Take some you time every once and awhile

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Of course you are not! Being a mom is damn hard and weve all been there before! It's ok to need a break and it's very ok to take a break! ❤

Am I a bad mother?

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