Hi moms, can I ask you something?

cookie280

I don't post very often, because most of the time I'm running around my 9 months old baby boy. So yeh, he's been keeping me very busy. I'm currently a SAHM, not but choice. I was laid off right before my maternity leave ended. I didn't really mind, because I wanted to be home with my baby instead.

Fast forward to now, how do you stay sane when you have no adult contact for most of the day almost every day, especially when I'm used to working everyday? I try to take my baby and go fir walk, run errands, go to the mall...etc.. but it's still not the same. 

I miss working and interacting with other grown-ups, I do miss the routine I once had. So I was considering starting my own business or maybe working from home, that way I can still spend time with my baby. The problem is I'm not sure what it is I want to do exactly. Any ideas would be appreciated. 

Thanks ladies. 

SallyAnneS

I need to get out a few times a week to stay sane. I also work 4 nights a week which gives me plenty of adult conversation. I don't think working from home is the best idea for you as you mention you miss the interaction and routine and working from home won't give you much of this. Find some mom groups or a pt job to give you interaction with adults. Imo.

strlitemiss

I don't really know you well enough to suggest what you should do. Try a play group, meeting new moms at the park, or a part time job.

kcisthebombdotcom

I work two nights a week as a server so I get a ton of adult interaction at work. I have regular play dates with other moms during the day as well. Enroll your family at the y. They have tons of opportunities to interact with adults.

sometimesalwayschaotic

I would definitely join some adult groups.  Perhaps Mom's club or MOPS?  If you're in a church you could do some of woman's Bible study or social group.  It's important to make connections with other women so you don't go insane.

Cherryblossoms07

The transition to SAH was difficult for me as well.  I keep myself busy and get out of the house everyday, even if it is only a quick run to the library or grocery store.  I go to the gym during the week, I joined a MOM's club, we go to story time, I go to mommy and me swim classes with DS... Try and find things to do in your area.  We move a lot and every place we have lived has had a publication of events in the area - look at the library, kids play places, the gym.... (those are the places I have found them)  Also, check FB for local Moms pages - I have had a lot of luck finding local events/lessons through FB.  

Spin313

I have a very active mom group, and I also volunteer.

Try library story time, swim lessons, or a mom/tot music class in order to meet other moms and socialize.

Marymak07

I agree with the person who said WAH doesn't sound like a good fit given your desire for adult interaction.  

Lots of good suggestions:  moms group or MOPS, working evenings out somewhere, etc.  Get OUT of the house and spend time with people.  That made all the difference for me!