should I feel guilty ?

Question

I'll be 26 weeks tomorrow and I don't really talk to my daughter, read to her, or play her any music. I also haven't even started my pregnancy book. I'm a FTM so I should be all over it. 😥
I have 2 jobs and I've been working 50+ hours a week. I know that's just an excuse but I'm exhausted. 
I love her so much. I do a weekly pregnancy pic and started getting prenatal care at 4 weeks. I take my vitamins and drink plenty of water etc. 
I just feel guilty for some reason.

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Oh girl I have 2 kids! My first one has a half ass baby book and my second has one and I haven't put anything into it lol and she's now a year old lol I'm a terrible mom right?! Life's to short just take lots of pictures! Don't worry chick life is too short to get upset about silly things!

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Don't feel guilty your baby can still hear you while your talking ( doesn't matter to who) and its hard to remember to talk to the baby sometimes we all get busy life happens and you will have all the time in the world to talk to baby once they are born don't sweat the small stuff

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Don't beat yourself up. She knows her mama loves her very very much.

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Ugh I feel the same way sometimes! I have a friend who only works part time (who is also pregnant), and she gets to focus so much time on nesting and caring and preparing... And I spend so much time working I feel like I'm neglecting prep stuff I should be doing. Also I feel silly talking to the baby, I do sometimes but I feel like she can't really hear me because she doesn't react :( I have done a lot of stuff, but sometimes it feels like not enough. There have been some hormonal tears over it! You're not alone, it's hard to do it all ❤️

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Don't feel guilty!!! I think there is so much pressure on us mamas to go above and beyond these days, even when we're pregnant! My husband and I talked to our daughter when I was pregnant, and took weekly pictures, and that's what felt natural and feasible for us. We've done the same with our son (except the pictures, I think I have like 3) who is due any day now, and he has his big sister constantly talking to him 😊 I also know people who are all about the music, the talking, singing, and planning, and that's great if it works for them! I'm just not one of those people. I say if you are busy, and the thought of doing all the extras feels like too much, then don't! If there is something you really want to put in your pregnancy book, maybe jot a quick note and stick it in there and you can go back later on and write it in nicely when you feel ready to take the time. It in no way diminishes your devotion or love for your baby if you do or don't. All that ultimately matters is that you and baby are happy and healthy :)

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I've just recently started talking to my son and I'm 31wks. I usually talk to him if he's been really still for a long time or if he's very active. Something I love is when I just wake up, haven't opened my eyes yet, and I say something and he starts moving like crazy. ❤️ It's like the sound of my voice wakes him up. My 3yr old son also talks to him all of the time. He will hug my belly and say "I love you Kaden" and give my belly a kiss. He's gonna make an awesome big brother and I can't wait to see him with his little brother. ❤️

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