I have a confession that’s probably not so secret – I feel so guilty when I dedicate time to myself.
The other day, I left my 1.5 year old boy with my helper for the first time ever, while I headed out to catch up with my girlfriends. But sad to say, I just couldn’t enjoy the time I had to myself, with my friends.
I was calling my helper every 10 minutes to find out how Jason (my son) was doing and after I heard him crying once – that was it. I needed to leave early and head home because I felt so guilty.
But no more of this in the new year, I have decided to do away with mummy guilt. If I am to be the best mother that I can, I need to look after myself too and have some down time.
-- Yasmin, 27.