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@Running Elley: aww I think its completely normal to feel mommy guilt. I feel it a lot. Like o don't read to him enough some days or I'm on my phone when he's up. I also couldn't breastfeed And feel awful about it still 6 months later.... don't have any advice BC I was just crying about mommy guilt the.other day Bt know your not alone. And I think it shows your a good mom if you feel guilty over the little things, ya know? I usually talk/ cry to my hubby who always makes me feel better by telling me that I'm a great mom and how he doesn't think he seen anyone love a child more. That helps put things into perspective for me.

@Running Elley: As far as letting him play on his own, I think that's good for him! Just know that you are teaching him independence and ways to entertain himself. That's a good thing! Its bad for older children and adults to need constant entertainment from an outside source.

As far as BF'ing, that's a hard one. My sister was unable to do it and she feels guilty about it constantly. I feel bad when I give my LO an occasional formula bottle because I just can't keep up with his demand at this point. I think the BF push has gotten a little out of hand in the guilt it places on mama's of our generation.

Be kind to yourself! You are an awesome mom!

I suffer from mommy guilt as well! I don't know if there is any end to it.. there is always something to feel guilty about. But it just means that you a conscientious mom. I try to be forgiving to myself and look at things objectively. As aWOHM I only see DD and DS a few hours of the day. Feeling guilty only slows me down, so when I catch myself being hard on myself I try to snap out of it and move on quickly. I also seek out other moms in the same situation, and we commiserate and validate each other. That helps me to feel better! Chin up! You are an awesome mom.