Cheating?

[theatokos]

Bennett is finally big enough (10lbs!!) and stable enough for the swing. This allows for longer, steadier naps, which mean that I can get more done. Rationally, it seems like a win-win situation.

So why does it feel like cheating? Where in the world does this irrational guilt come from?

Comments

[inkprincess.livejournal.com]

Lily's in her swing now. nothing wrong with it!

[keypike.livejournal.com]

motherhood brings so much guilt, it's insane.

Using the swing isn't cheating - it's a tool in a Mom's tool box. I just make sure Henry has lots of cuddle time to make up for any time spent in the swing (or any other time spent out of our arms).

[said-by-me.livejournal.com]

As moms we are often irrational... you and B went through so much in the beginning, its really not surprising that being a tiny bit less hands on somehow causes guilt

[bloodfever.livejournal.com]

I don't know where it comes from either but I know exactly what you mean :(

[jesamin.livejournal.com]

It's the mom guilt. Addie has taken the pacifier for the last two days. I celebrated for five minutes and then lapsed into a horrible oh my goodness this must mean I'm neglecting my child because look! She's sitting in her chair with a pacifier in her mouth and batting at her toys and I'm not holding her, she'll be ruined train of thought. Joel had to literally talk me down off my crazy ledge because really? A smidgen of a break wherein I can pee without a babe tied to me? Is not that bad of a deal. So embrace the swing!

[livingdeadpan.livejournal.com]

Natural selection favors mom guilt. :D

[snowcalla.livejournal.com]

The swing is fantastic. No guilt. It is one of the very first steps in seperation from mommie. Important to do that slowly and in very small steps.