[hrsmom]

I rsvp'ed to a playgroup today and when it came time to go I was just too exhausted to even think about leaving the house. (Extremely crappy sleep for the past I don't know how many-too many- nights.) My babe doesn't seem to get many opportunities to interact with little ones her own age. I used to take her to the nursery at church, but after a year of snide comments about babywearing, having her in bed with me, staying with her in the nursery, and now "extended" breastfeeding, I'm done there. So that leaves playgroups, and we've only made it to a few. None of my friends pre-baby have little ones.

We happily play together each day, and the guilt just kicked in today because I was planning to go to this playgroup and didn't go. I feel like a horrible mom for not giving my baby the chance to be around other babies.

By the way, I was sitting on the bed bawling my eyes out, and she came over and kissed my face a couple of times. How sweet is that?!

 

[Chloe'sMama]

It sounds like you are doing a great job! I don't know the stats on socialization, but my 10 month old dd doesn't really seem to like our play groups and just steals toys from the other kids... I mostly go because I need an outlet. I say, go when you can and if not, you are with her and playing with her!

 

[Burnindinner]

It sounds like she is secure and being exposed to many different experiences in the world. It does not sound like she is sheltered and scared of life. I also think you should feel free to give yourself a break - when it works to go, fantastic. If it doesn't work out, well, there is always next time.

Plus, she won't remember at this point...

 

[hrsmom]

Thanks! I just needed a place to say "I feel bad about this!" After I wrote that, we went outside and she was toddling around and smiling and obviously is a very happy baby!

Sometimes it's really hard to keep perspective on no sleep!

 

[katmann]

Think of it as you taking care of yourself. I tend to set really lofty goals with myself, particularly when it comes to my baby, so when I don't meet all of them I just have to say, "it didn't work today, but it will work next time, and that's OK."