The Mommy Confessions: I feel guilty
Posted by: Lizzie
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I haven’t done a Mommy Confession in a while, but this week made me realize I need to get something off my chest:
I feel guilty for being sick.
There. I said it. Why do I, as a mother, feel so guilty when I can’t do what I’m here for? Sure, I like the peace and quiet that comes with healing. And it’s great not having to wipe anyone’s butt, clean cheese out of the carpet, or solve major crises between children. There’s just this part of me that misses being able to snuggle, bounce, and pace the floor with Timothy. I want to bend down to kiss boo-boos and buckle belts. Mostly, I don’t want to see my husband overwhelmed like I usually am.
For these guilty feelings, I’m going to blame modern medicine. If this had been a few decades ago, I for sure would still be in the hospital with nurses tending to my every need. I’d have flowers by my bed and visitors bringing candies for me to nibble. But Timothy would not be with me, so I also have to thank modern medicine for allowing me to come home so soon. I just hate that I can only provide him with my milk and occasional cuddles right now.
Leave it to a mommy to feel guilty about getting her appendix out. Hopefully, I can heal quickly and get back to doing what I do best…whatever that is.
Tags: appendicitis, Health, illness, memes, mommy confessions, mommy guilt, motherhood, parenting, recovery, surgery
August 21st, 2009 at 10:05 am
Sorry to hear that you’ve been ill. I too feel guilty when I get migraines and I have to shoo my “helpful” daughter out of my bedroom.
August 21st, 2009 at 10:37 pm
I am sorry to hear about your appendix. Some days I wish I were sick, so that I could get some good rest. But as soon as it happens, I feel guilty, too.