Do you think it’s being a bad mom if you just don’t want to be around your child period sometimes? Like I usually love to be around her but I’m just so exhausted recently that I can’t hardly stand it, and she’s starting to hit the terrible 2’s and we’re expecting number 2 here soon, and I’m beyond exhausted. I wish me and my husband could actually truly get away somewhere for awhile because we never have the entire time we’ve been together and I wish I could go do more things to feel like a person or someone other than just a mom, but it’s usually we don’t have the money. Idk I feel like a bad mom for not wanting to be around her but I can’t seek to handle it anymore, and I feel like I don’t have many people to talk to because it feels like to me basically to his family or anything that I’m basically non existent, so I usually just keep everything to myself and basically feel like I suffer through so much alone, and I don’t hardly have much of anyone to go do things with. Where I live my family or really anyone doesn’t come to my house but yet I make the trip every week to go see them…this mom is tired and doesn’t know what to do anymore 
Help a mama out and respond anonymously on our forum. Does it make me a bad mom to not wanna be around my child sometimes?
You need an actual break girl! Like a night away! It fixes that! TRUST me!
I would tell the doctor how you are feeling. Cause it’s not going to get easier with baby number 2 coming. Maybe find an adult play group so you can be more social with other parents.
Let your Dr.know how you are feeling, your normal. Dr’s are usually pretty good at wanting to help even to see some one to talk to. Take care of yourself…
It’s normal! But if it’s more often than not, I would seek out some counseling and check your hormone levels 
My boys are amazing, and I love them with every fiber of my being! But there are weeks straight when they just exhaust me 
it’s OK to admit that being a mother is hard, and emotionally and mentally exhausting. Not even to mention physically!
Nope. You are human and you need your space and a break.
I actually have “space breaks” with my daughter every day we are together. Even if I don’t need it. It teaches both of us how to take a break and how to ask for if.
I dont know why people are saying it’s normal? This person sounds like they need to speak to their doctor about how they’re feeling.
We’ve all been there! You definitely need to find yourself outside of mommy you or work you! You need some YOU TIME
I have 3 little boys under 6yrs with disabilities and no it’s not bad, I look after them 24/7 can’t get a baby sitter or daycare and I am so tired because I have no help I have a number of mental health issues and cry on a daily basis because I can’t handle them on my own, I have a support worker who helps me for 4 hrs once a week but that isn’t enough, but if you get to the point you don’t have the energy to look after your child or yourself please seek further help from a gp or mental health x
Parenthood sucks sometimes. It is hard and it is a neverending job basically. Yes it’s worth it and we love our kids but let’s face it some days are hell. We are tired, stressed, annoyed, etc and that’s normal. I think it’s great to admit that you are vs trying to mask it honestly. I would however try to schedule some more you time even while the babies are asleep or one night a week where you hire a teenage helper while you’re home to just help ease the load. See if friends or family can help with once every other week or something for an hour or two so the hubby and you can spend time alone. You need to have more adult interaction, more time outside the home, and more time alone even if only a moment or two or this feeling will turn into anger, regret, and post partum depression as well. Never be afraid to reach out to anyone, Drs included if it does because our minds are our worst enemies sometimes. Hugs !!!
You’re very likely touched out and may be struggling with some depression caused by the hormones, I would definitely talk to the doctor about it and they can help you. But you’re doing a lot growing a baby and exhausted, it’s easy to hit burn out mode
No it doesn’t make you a bad mom at all sometimes we need a break. I used to feel this way and when I got one I’d sit and miss my son the whole time 
Absolutely not. Just because you are a mom doesn’t mean you cease to have personal needs.
Sounds like normal hormones! Not everyone feels the same… could be some pre-partum depression mixed with postpartum from the birth of your last child …definitely could help if you seek some counseling… just to get it all out if anything… I think once you’re able to get away and have a break and not be mom for a little bit you’ll feel much better. I can totally understand what it’s like to be cooped up with your kids all the time. The only break I get is when they are at school. Other than that I don’t have babysitters and days out or hang out with my friends. I don’t even know what that means anymore. being a full-time parent is hard but it’s worth it. 
Brings a parent is exhausting and wonderful all at the same time. It’s normal and common for parents especially moms to feel like that. My kids are 11 and 14 but I remember them being that age and sometime you need a break. It’s mentally a lot aowmtimes
Sometimes I can’t stand being around my kids either. I don’t take it as I am a bad mum though because it is just hard being around someone 24/7
Doesn’t sound like you don’t want to be around your child it sounds like you need a break! Try to arrange a day for yourself! Speak to your dr about how your feeling also. It is okay to need a break and need time for you too. Most moms have been there.
Before you are a mom and even a wife you are an entire person in and of yourself. You exists and have value outside of the titles you have chosen over the years. To spend time away from your child and even your spouse is a good thing. Not wanting to be around them at times is completely normal and healthy.
Besides, as a mother of three once told me, kids are jerks 
Awww I’ve never felt this way before but actually had the severe opposite and never wanted to be away from my baby. He’s now 11. He was a super chill and easy baby so it made it easy. I’m sure you’re not alone in feeling this way though. You should talk with your doctor and see if you can get some information to help. I hope you get some rest and feel better being a mom is such a hard responsibility
YES!!! 
It is perfectly ok to want to be as far away as you can from your child every now and then. Or at least out of access range.
Loud messy chaos (overstimulation in moms happens) hugs.
If you could I would make a schedule where you get an afternoon off a week to yourself. For at least four hours
Hugs congrats on the baby.
Tell a family member and ask if they’d give you and your husband a weekend. Try to get away, even if money is tough then stay home and have a movie night, go out to dinner. Anything to have a few days to yourself.
Many women feel the way you do. The best thing is that you spoke out about your feelings.
There are many things that probably could help, starting with a doctors appointment to get a referral to see a therapist.
You are probably suffering from postpartum and prepartum depression since your babies are so close in age.
Finding something like play dates would be good for you and your children. Socializing for the three of you.
Going for a walk is a super healing thing. It’s good to soak up some vitamin D and breath some fresh air.
Setting a proper bedtime for your oldest, so you and your husband have quality alone time.
Invite people to your home. Ask friends and family to watch your babies while you do something nice for you….swimming, nails, hair, shopping, etc. Just things to help you feel more like you matter.
Take care of you.
It’s normal. I never let myself feel that way cause I grew up a middle child in an alcoholic family. I never took my feelings out at all. 5 daughters later… it’s O K to say wooaaa, hold on I need a min. With a second child coming its gonna get worse.
Be honest with your husband ask for help and be honest to your kids. Honest not mean!! Schedule a weekly date or adult time with your husband. My oldest is 33 my youngest is 18. I am a recovering addict because of health stuff. I got addicted to pain pills. Clean for 17 years now.dont stuff your feelings away,
Totally understand, kids are constant basically. Sounds like you’re burnt out and need a break, plus you’re pregnant so that makes it harder.
It’s absolutely normal, needing a brake for ourselves is NECESSARY from time to time , and being pregnant doesn’t really help , you are more tired and exhausted than normal and your hormones are all over the place, try to get some time to yourself, you can go out shopping or just go to a walk, take yourself to eat etc. If you have not one to help consider hired a babysitter.
And of course , talking to your doctor might help as well
It’s normal to feel overwhelmed, but it sounds like you might be experiencing some depression. Go out for a walk by yourself when your husband is home or just go sit at the park if you are too tired to walk.
Being pregnant again probably doesn’t help how you are feeling I would talk to your dr
absolutely need to take time for yourself/husband no if ands or buts about it if not you will burn out its so important to take care of yourself in order to take care of the kids
Ask your partner to watch your child and go with a friend or yourself to get your nails done or even a coffee date with the girls anything just for you time
Or go have a bubble bath and munchie movie night and let your partner have your child for that day see if that helps so a day just for you
If it doesn’t help I’d speak to a doctor for advice xx
I had 4 kids with little breaks. It’s tough but you’re a mother and you chose to be… you got this…
I have 4 and never felt that way. Doesn’t mean that it’s bad but get some help before it gets worse with depression after baby number two. I’m won’t get better.
Very normal, however, mention it to your Dr ASAP. I had postpartum depression with my first, antenatal depression with my second and postpartum RAGE after my second was born.
Meds meds meds!!!
Not at all.
I feel
As in most relationships
Whether they be actual relationships, family, or friendships,
We all need some time apart.
We cannot give if our own cup is empty.
Follow your instinct.
No, you are a great Mom
All Moms feel like that sometimes
Love you Sweetie.
Honestly if I would have known how hard it was to be a parent I sooo would have waited. Its exhausting and normal to feel that way. We really need to stop glamoring being parents because it’s definitely not for the weak. I love my children beyond the galaxy and back and will move heaven hell and earth for them… but I need to be away from them sometimes. 
And yea you’ll feel guilty, move past it (easier said than done) but the best way to take care of them is to also take care of YOU. Just know you aren’t alone and it is perfectly OKAY to feel how you do.
Nope completely normal. I feel like this too sometimes
Hey honey I personally feel that that’s quite normal it’s a normal stage it’s a very normal feeling kids drive you nuts let’s face it they do especially if you stay at home because like who’s your only daily adult conversation like kids drive you nuts believe me I stayed home for so long after having my kids I wish I went back to work so much sooner we know it doesn’t make you a bad mum you doing a great job hold your head high you just need to do some self-care and personally that self-care might just involved being away from your kid for a bit do what you can get back in the workforce put her in childcare have a break
Talk to your doctor
Also make sure your child can’t sense that you don’t want to be doing mom things 24/7
Please reach out to family of friends for help. Yummy can’t give from an empty cup!!! Or hire a sitter (a trusted one)for an afternoon while you go for a massage/connect with friends xxx best of luck. Take care
Parenting is hard work. Very very hard work. It’s only natural to want a break from the hard work. Give yourself some you time.
It’s normal sometimes it gets overwhelming 
It’s normal. Mine wont stop playing 500 questions and it drives me crazy sometimes I just want some quiet.
Its understandable to be overwhelmed but why have a second child if one has you feeling that way? Two kids is a lot more work. I would get into counsling if I were you before your next one is born.
Talk to your doctor and maybe a family member to see if they can babysit once or twice a week, maybe a massage or mani-pedi
I think it’s perfectly normal, tbh. As full time parents, we get burnt out. Physically and mentally. We need to take for us and those in relationships need to take for those too.
There is NOTHING wrong with wanting alone time! especially if you’re an introvert!
No ma’am not at all ! We all need time to ourselves sometimes and it’s only human to want to take timeout to be alone or be without your child for a few hours and get a break from reality .
You and your partner have to have/give eachother down time becoming a parent doesnt mean your sole identity is being a parent
On the other hand you need to be vocal about your needs to whoever your support is
Lol dam your complaining about a 2yr old baby 
no offense but wait till you have to deal with her when she hits her teens with and without her menstrual moodswings:rofl:
dam you really don’t know what’s coming !! Nombre y vas a tener Otro!!!
I promise that it is normal !! I just went through this a few nights ago and said I don’t feel like I even want my youngest anymore I feel burnt out I’m done with the baby phase and my fiancé reminded me that’s not true and I’m just overwhelmed and need a break. You are a good mother.
Everyone needs a break now and again. Ask your boyfriend or husband to babysit on a Friday or Saturday night so you can let your hair down with your mate’s. I do this for my wife my beautiful daughter is 2 1/2 . Hopefully he won’t be negative about you enjoying your self now and again.
What you are going through is normal. I do think you should let your OBGYN know how you’re feeling if you haven’t. Hang in there Momma, it gets better, I promise
Super normal. I felt the same exact way when I was pregnant with baby 2. Totally anecdotal but I found it improved when baby 2 got here and my hormones chilled out. But I still need a break sometimes!
U are normal but still talk to Ur obygn or go midwife someone coz it cold also be post partom depression tht can turn in to worse wen U actually have the bub Nd U don’t want tht hugs to U
You need a break especially if you have number two coming. My kids are 19 months apart I get it. See if you can work something out for a weekend here and there to just sleep and be alone lol
We are all human and it’s normal to need a mental break
Being a parent is exhausting to begin with 
tons of people feel that way. We all need to feel human sometimes and not just someone who’s needed 24/7, we need to take care of ourselves as well and it sounds like you just need some me time. Is there friends you can go out with? Have the hubby watch the kiddo and go out and do something to take your mind off being needed all the time
Totally normal. If it’s any consolation, they completely ignore you when they’re teens. But yeah. You need a sitter once a week just to center yourself. Maybe exchange with another mom, a few hours a week you can watch each other’s kids if you’re broke.
Join some local mom groups. Some do meetups, offer babysitting for date nights, etc. It’s a great tool.
Momma, you are normal. We need to recharge. It’s tiring being something to someone all day long.
I know this sounds easy, but, make time. Schedule a date. Get a sitter and go. No excuses. Plan a movie night after putting the lil one too bed early.
Also, talk to your Dr. Not necessarily for meds but for a therapist referral. With a 2nd one, it’ll be hectic and you’ll need some guidance to get yourself together. That’s ok. It’s ok to get help.
Some ppl do better with planning out their time. Some need a night a week off. Some do a weekend every other month. You’ll be able to get help finding tools to help you. 
BALANCE, self care, join a babysitting co op of MOMs.
Going force walk or picnic does not cost money. There are FREE Museum, Aquariun days. FREE Movies at Parks and Theater. FREE Lectures and Events at Libraries.
Any Grandparents or Aunties that would enjoy time with your little one ?
Counselor to help design a more balanced life with self care built in.
Talk to your Dr. about hormones and depressions.
No, you’re not a bad mom, because you are also a person. To me, it makes you a better mom to be a little selfish and take some time for yourself. How much better do you play with your kiddo after a good nap or sleeping in? Probably 10x better and more capable of being present. You are going to get some people on here saying that you have to sacrifice everything that you are to be a mother and that is not true. Would you want your daughter giving herself completely away to motherhood? Of course, you wouldn’t- you’d still want her to paint, read, whatever she likes to do- whatever makes her HER. A lot of people go on baby moon’s for this exact reason
You need to seek help girl, please. Talk to your doctor, get a sitter for your daughter. I didn’t seek help for my mental health during or after my pregnancy, and I don’t remember the first year+ of my daughter’s life due to severe depression, and it literally breaks my heart every single day. It’s something I will never get back, and that’s not even the worst thing you stand to lose. Many women lose much more. Just know you are not alone, you’re a great Momma, and you got this
Hello mom.you got your answer as why u tired.being pregnant n having a 2yr is extremely tiring.bcos u didn’t fully recover ur 1st pregnancy n boom baby number 2. No u not mean mom and in away it’s good u have both babies close 2gether.maybe send the toddler to a creche 4 half the day.that way u get a bit of rest. N toddler gets 2 burn her energy. When she comes home u spend some time with her.also if u can get a home help 4 a few days a week if can afford more days.
Some of these comments 
It’s normal. They can be straight dicks.
Nope. We get overwhelmed and overstimulated by our kids. Establish your you time.
This is totally normal we are human