Thursday Confessions Anyone?

mz_zane

MBMcC421:

mz_zane:

I'm jumping on the mommy train, and in fact feel like I must be the worst mom ever. I just saw the reiterated statement by the AAP that kids under 2 should have NO TV time whatsoever. I have shows on for Phoenix almost all the time. Half the time, shes not even watching it, but if its not on in the background she stands at the edge of her playpen staring at me, screaming..and I can kind of only handle that for about 30-40mins before I give in. Its always things like Sesame Street, Blue's Clues, etc. but still, reading all this stuff makes me feel like I'm making her dumb. It would be different if I was a SAHM, because my job would be doing things with her, but I'm a WAHM, so most of the day I'm trying to do my job job while watching her. Its exhausting and makes me feel like I suck at both. And although I'm somewhat freaking out about how we're going to afford daycare when I have to get a new job in a few months, I almost think it will be better for her because of all the activities she'll get to do there...and that also makes me feel like a craptastic parent, since a daycare can do it better than me. 

Well then, call me a craptastic mom as well, because I ALWAYS have the TV on for Sam, especially in the early mornings.  Blue's Blues, Clifford, Sesame Street.... you name it, we're watching it.  And honestly, I must have a craptastic daycare provider too, because she has a TV on with the same programming every morning I drop Sam off.

And sometimes -- SCANDAL -- she's in the room while we're playing video games, too! :O

The AAP needs to get over themselves.... we all watched TV growing up, and I don't think we're any worse for it.  Just trust your insticts... you're doing a fine job.

Ya...and we totally want to get Phoenix the Sesame Street monster game for the Kinect, oops.

But really, I'm pretty sure the people of the AAP never actually had children, because if they did they would realize how absolutely ridiculous that recommendation is. It would just be nice, if groups like this could be a little more positive, instead of always telling parents they're doing everything wrong. 

MBMcC421

mz_zane:

MBMcC421:

mz_zane:

I'm jumping on the mommy train, and in fact feel like I must be the worst mom ever. I just saw the reiterated statement by the AAP that kids under 2 should have NO TV time whatsoever. I have shows on for Phoenix almost all the time. Half the time, shes not even watching it, but if its not on in the background she stands at the edge of her playpen staring at me, screaming..and I can kind of only handle that for about 30-40mins before I give in. Its always things like Sesame Street, Blue's Clues, etc. but still, reading all this stuff makes me feel like I'm making her dumb. It would be different if I was a SAHM, because my job would be doing things with her, but I'm a WAHM, so most of the day I'm trying to do my job job while watching her. Its exhausting and makes me feel like I suck at both. And although I'm somewhat freaking out about how we're going to afford daycare when I have to get a new job in a few months, I almost think it will be better for her because of all the activities she'll get to do there...and that also makes me feel like a craptastic parent, since a daycare can do it better than me. 

Well then, call me a craptastic mom as well, because I ALWAYS have the TV on for Sam, especially in the early mornings.  Blue's Blues, Clifford, Sesame Street.... you name it, we're watching it.  And honestly, I must have a craptastic daycare provider too, because she has a TV on with the same programming every morning I drop Sam off.

And sometimes -- SCANDAL -- she's in the room while we're playing video games, too! :O

The AAP needs to get over themselves.... we all watched TV growing up, and I don't think we're any worse for it.  Just trust your insticts... you're doing a fine job.

Ya...and we totally want to get Phoenix the Sesame Street monster game for the Kinect, oops.

But really, I'm pretty sure the people of the AAP never actually had children, because if they did they would realize how absolutely ridiculous that recommendation is. It would just be nice, if groups like this could be a little more positive, instead of always telling parents they're doing everything wrong. 

Agree.

amelianguy

Dear Mommies - it gets better. ::hugs::

kelklump

amelianguy:

Dear Mommies - it gets better. ::hugs::

I wrote a response yesterday but I swear I was out of it and didnt hit post... UGH

I have a few- 

on the BFing- yes it sucks. I planned to do only 6 mos but I feel guilty that I am considering stopping. Charlotte was a rough body feeder and it was killing me so I went to pumping. I have been exclusively pumping for almost 3.5 months. Its rough. Tons of bottles and parts to clean, milk to pack and store and dont get me started on the days I have a leaky bag or I forget to put it in the fridge and lose 10 ounces of milk. I am going to try to continue but it is VERY hard. I feel like if I can give her 20+ ounces a day from me, I am doing better.

On the work- I feel so disjointed its unreal. I cannot remember to do a simple task, I am half out of it and I cant stand it. I am used to being the best at what I do, not just surviving. I am hoping it gets better if Mark is home more, but I dont see that happening very soon.

Oh shopping- how you tease. The babysitter takes literally half my take home pay and I am sooo drooling and jealous over all the deals out there currently.