Why do I feel like a horrible mom after only making tiny mistakes?

[Anonymous]

I am new to being a mom, this is my first child and there are things I had to learn. My son has gotten a small cold and I blamed myself for bringing him around his dads side of the family and not making sure they weren’t sick or making sure they were washing their hands. Then I believe I may have used a little too much baby detergent and he broke out all over his neck. I allowed his dad to prepare his bottles. I trusted him to pour the right amount of ounces and turns out he was pouring way too much water and he was getting more water than formula and I never checked to be sure. It doesn’t happen often because for the most part I prepare and wash his bottles but I didn’t want his dad feeling like I don’t allow him to do anything for him so I put that task in his hands a few times. I feel like these are things I could have prevented if I took the time to ask or go with my instinct.

[melanieeeB]

Cause you will find in every stupid corner someone who things they know better... may it be social media or your personal surroundings...
If you're not hitting your kid or neglecting it or somehow abuse it... then I'm sure you're doing a good job!! and you should do what is best for you, what is your own way of being a mom and it's going to be enough 🙏🏼

[byrdman89]

All sounds very normal for a new first time mother - remember even though you want to be perfect it's not possible you do the best you can everyday some days you'll do better than others a little rash or an ear infection or stuffy nose isn't the end of the world in fact that's how your baby develops a healthy immune system - is your baby growing developing normally? Is he happy? Is he loved? If you answer yes to those last three questions you're doing great!

[Stevefiveo]

It sounds like you are doing the best you can. It's a new experience so mistakes are going to happen because you are human. They have been minor and you will get better over time. Although there are always new challenges as they get older. I have four children myself. 1 year to 21 years old. Every one is different

[NotTacocaT6969]

You’re doing fine.


I’m more concerned with the fact that the child’s father can’t follow basic written instructions.

[es20490446e]

I assume I will mess things up from time to time.

Then I just do my best to fix them. I don't stress about them.

[BlueIguana98]

Go easy on yourself we’re not all perfect all the the time. You’ll eventually get used to things like this

[panamared1]

Did you not get the owners manual. Teasing, you will make plenty of mistakes, learn from them