It begins the moment the little pink line appears on the pregnancy test. An overwhelming mixture of emotions comprised mainly of sheer, unadulterated fear. However, somewhere in this sea of feelings you notice something new and unfamiliar. It starts as a twinge and continues to grow throughout your pregnancy. By the time baby arrives, you are consumed by it. What is it, ladies? GUILT!

You berate yourself for caving in and having sushi while pregnant. You're convinced that your child will be forever limited because you did not spend enough time playing classical music while he was still in utero. Once baby arrives, the guilt becomes almost unbearable as you lie awake at night fearing that you have let him watch too much Barney and fed him french fries and chicken nuggets twice in one week!

Recently, my 7-year-old said, “I wish you picked me up from school every day like other mommies." Ouch! What are some recent guilt trips that you have been on and how did you work through them without claiming the title of "Worst Parent in the World?"

2 Comments

Mary said:

Are you kidding? Everyday is a guilt trip. From that frown when I drop them off at daycare, to that frown when I pick them up too early from daycare because they are playing with their friends.

October 6, 2006 10:17 AM

Paige said:

You can't win for losing. Watch Tuesday's Not-So-Perfect Parent segment. I will be discussing the topic of guilt.

October 6, 2006 11:44 AM

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