https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:09:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/feeling-guilty-1#post-2074906 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 10:12:55 +0000 avivoca 2074906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I still feel that way sometimes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/feeling-guilty-1#post-2074898 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 10:09:21 +0000 FaithFertility 2074898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Twine: you make a great point!!!!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/feeling-guilty-1#post-2074889 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 10:02:31 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2074889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the same feelings. DH would put her down somewhere and I would get upset if she couldn't see us or if she didn't have toys in front of her face. At 17 months, she and I are still at least chatting for a good 85% of the day. I just can't help it. We'll see how I do when LO 2 gets here! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/feeling-guilty-1#post-2074861 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 09:45:07 +0000 LuLu Mom 2074861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In the beginning I did, but I came to realize that my child needed her "chill" time, that she enjoyed relaxing without me talking/in her face all the time. She takes after me in needing some alone time to relax (even now at 2 1/2 she will say "I'm going to my room, I need some time." and I'm completely okay with this!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/feeling-guilty-1#post-2074841 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 09:35:11 +0000 Mrs. Twine 2074841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If she's content, don't feel bad! I was up in poor Ellie's face all the time when she was a baby. Lorelei, by necessity, had some times on her own, and I realized that even babies can value and benefit from quiet time to just be. I don't like interacting with other people all day long. I have moments when I just want to sit and watch clouds, or read, or whatever. If you can, try to trust that she will let you know when she's not enjoying having quiet time anymore, and if she's happy, that it's a beneficial rest for everyone. &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/feeling-guilty-1#post-2074833 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 09:32:13 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 2074833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i feel the same way! A has a little cold right now and just wants to be held by me and has no interest in entertaining herself. even if i try to put her in her bouncer she wants me to sit right there with her. needless to say it's been a few days since i've been able to take a decent shower :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/feeling-guilty-1#post-2074770 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 08:51:02 +0000 Happygal 2074770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel the same way! She's not awake that often, so I feel like I should be interacting with her in some way when she is. </p> <p>I try to remind myself that she's taking in a lot, so a little time to not be touched and to chill is good for her to help process things. Still working on finding a balance, which I know will change as she changes so much, so fast! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/feeling-guilty-1#post-2074761 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 08:40:36 +0000 illumina 2074761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: I used to really struggle with this when LO was an infant and I felt like I was being a bad Mum if I did anything other than play with her/comfort her for a long time! It does get much better though, when you know they are able to entertain themselves for some time then you don't feel so bad. My daughter is 17 months old now and I often tell her that Mummy's busy, go play by yourself for ten minutes please and I don't feel bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/feeling-guilty-1#post-2074758 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 08:37:33 +0000 snowjewelz 2074758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@AggieDaze: so true! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/feeling-guilty-1#post-2074498 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 21:42:12 +0000 cmomma17 2074498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I felt the same way! But it really is okay! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/feeling-guilty-1#post-2074496 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 21:40:07 +0000 AggieDaze 2074496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I remember feeling that way. My son is now nearly 21 months. Honestly, the mommy guilty - over everything - is so hard to let go of! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/feeling-guilty-1#post-2074490 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 21:37:34 +0000 FaithFertility 2074490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: Hahaha I do the same... I talk to her, and you are right she is entertained by herself now that she is figuring out her hands....lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/feeling-guilty-1#post-2074487 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 21:36:13 +0000 snowjewelz 2074487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do and I get nothing done. I will put her down if I'm by myself and NEED to eat, go to bathroom, etc. I don't feel as bad now since she seems pretty entertained on her own. When I can I talk loud to her to let her know I'm still there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/feeling-guilty-1#post-2074480 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 21:33:14 +0000 FaithFertility 2074480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I need to get over feeling guilty if I put LO down for a few to get some things done....<br /> Example: Putting her in the swing (happy) to eat or just take a breather......I feel bad.....</p> <p>I know it is healthy for them to be content for a few on their own, so I am doing her good! </p> <p>Anyone else feel/felt this way??? </p>