Comments on: I’m a Wanna-be Selfish Mom

By: Caroline

Caroline — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:54:38 +0000

I feel the same way, even more so after the birth of my son. I have two kids. Thank God my daughter goes to school. I’m at home all day and night, and after 7 years of being at home, i’m going so crazy. I love my children but i’m starting to hate being a mom. My husband is in Afghanistan for another 5 months and with the training ,i’ve been on my own for already 7 months. No breaks, no time out for me. My family is too far away to help and everybody is too busy to help me with the kids. I feel trapped by my kids sometimes. I never do anything for me anymore cause i don’t know who i am anyway. I’m starting to hate sharing MY life. I love doing things with my kids but what about me!!!! That mommy guilt will get me every time. I don’t miss the woman i used to be but i sure to do miss doing things her way.

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By: Pam

Pam — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:17:44 +0000

I feel like I could have written this myself. I am totally a wanna be selfish mom. I have a 4-month-old and a 19-month-old. And I work full time, along with doing some feelance writing on the side. Needless to say, things are really busy. I wish I had the time and money to be selfish. I remember when I was single and living alone–and I loved it but used to daydream of having a family. And now that I have it–I daydream about being single with no kids. Is that wrong?

By: Liz Hochman Mak

Liz Hochman Mak — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:51:18 +0000

Very well written, Laurie. I have similar feelings myself. Thanks for taking the time to write such a helpful article!

By: Kara

Kara — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:03:57 +0000

Hmm, very timely! It sounds dumb, but I’ve been trying to figure out some hobbies that I would enjoy – some “me” time to balance all the baby-mama time. This is good encouragement.