Is anyone afraid they may be a little bit bored on maternity leave? I never thought of it until my neighbor asked me the other day what "projects" I had planned. I have nothing planned besides hanging out with LO. She gave me the "you may get a little bored" talk. I'm definitely a person who must be doing something at all times. I can't just sit down and watch TV for an entire day.
Anyone else think they may get bored? Should I start thinking of to-do items?
Re: maternity leave boredom?
I wish I had time to be bored when I was off with ds, normal tasks take a little longer with dc in tow.
As much as I am going to love staying home with LO for a time, I really hope I feel good enough to work on some projects. I already know I will go crazy unless I have something in mind... I have a quilt I started last fall (it's all squares still) that I'd love to finish for our living room, and I also want to plant some plants in our front yard... and learn how to divide irises.
I'm looking forward to taking LO on walks, too, or meeting up with DH for lunch sometimes while he's at work. And then of course, sleeping when I can... I keep saying to myself when I wake up in the middle of the night to flip, "I don't even know what tired means yet...."
Can you tell I've been thinking about this??
I have heard this from many.. The first couple weeks you are crazy but once a schedule starts to form there is time for boredom.... I think it depends on the person too... Im not one to sit at home ever so I already have plans to meet DH for lunch at least once a week, his parents are retired so I will go over and visit them, my SIL runs a daycare (where Lo will go) so I plan on visiting her... and then I plan on spending a few long weekends at our cottage .... so that will at least give me a change and my grandparents live across the street so they will love having us there.
It may seem ambitious for some people but I am a always on the go person so I think it will work for me.
YES! I've been worried about this.
I do NOT want to sit at home and wait for DH to get home. I need to keep busy during the day.
So I've saved certain nesting projects for that 3 weeks I wont be working like.... :
- Washing all the newborn & 0-3 mo clothing
- Organizing/putting together his nursery closet
- Sewing a blanket that I have all materials for
- Making & freezing meals
- Packing hospital bag
Thats it so far but will keep adding to the list.