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Why am I so bored w/ being a SAHM?

I_want_a_PotI_want_a_Pot
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Most days it seems like such a hassle to even go outside. I love walking with the baby, but I can't do this without getting into my car and driving somewhere to walk with him. Everything seems so overwhelming and not exciting enough to venture out and do, so it seems easier to just stay at home and keep him on a good schedule. I don't know any other moms in the area and my family lives like 2 hours away. But, I have to do something before I lose my mind! I don't think going back to work is an option at this point since I am already 12 weeks pregnant! I need to do something to be OK with being a SAHM. What do you all do???
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  • JenJarJenJar

    What part of NY do you live in?

    I found that when we first moved, and I knew no one, I felt like you did.  I do 3 things now.  First, I subscribed to Motivated Moms.  I know some people find it silly, but I'm a list person, so having a daily list of "chores" to check off keeps me motivated.  Second, I started doing more crafts and activities with my LO.  I get my inspiration from www.littlelearnerslounge.blogspot.com.  And third, I take G to any regularly scheduled events that I can.  It keeps me on a schedule and gives us something to look forward to.  Tuesday is storytime at the library, Wednesday is swim class, etc. 

    Just remember that they're only little once and try to cherish every minute with them and enjoy your time as a SAHM.  If it's not right for you, there's nothing wrong with that either! :)

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  • littlemermaidlittlemermaid member
    Have you tried joining a Mom's group, try meetup.com or maybe your church(if you belong) might have one.
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  • TrinaKayTrinaKay

    Ditto on the moms group.

    I also love to do projects around the house- so we (I) am constantly moving things around finding things I used one place once upon a time and using them somewhere else. It keeps me going. I love to change things up.  

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  • DevonPowDevonPow member
    momsclub.org - my moms group is my sanity half the time. We also do a  lot of classes, time at the park, etc. Also, going to the gym is huge for me - I feel better physically, it is my "me" time, DS likes the gym daycare, and we go in the morning so we are already at of the house and can do other stuff when I am done.
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  • spiritenergyspiritenergy
    I go to a mom's group that I found on meetup.com.  Also, I look in the paper for local activities like book readings and Barnes and Nobel or events that the local college is putting on for kids.  We also pick our own produce, go to parks, and go to the zoo.  Make sure you are taking some time for yourself so you don't get burned out.  I have found that just reading a book for 10 minutes during "lunch" can help me a lot especially when my other half is working late and it is raining outside (like today).  We also swimming at the gym all the time. 
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  • ariel06ariel06 member

    Are there early childhood classes in your area?  My school district offers parent/child class that are really reasonably priced.  It's a great way to meet other parents and kids. 

    Another idea is to take a night class at a community college just for fun to get your mind going. 

    If you have a church, check there for activitiies too. 

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  • jen5-03jen5-03 member

    Why is it such a hassle to go outside? I can't really imagine somewhere that you can't just walk out your door and keep walking, even if it's not the most scenic view in the world.

    You need to work on getting out more. I promise you that being cooped up in the house with 2 babies is a short route to insanity.

    I try to get out once a day, usually in the morning. Just set a routine for yourself - grocery store on Monday, park on Tuesday, library on Wednesday, errands on Thursday, park on Friday. And then do it.

    And definitely join some mom groups!!! I'm in several and while I can't say that I've met anyone who will be my friend forever, it's nice to have women to chat with and I can trust them to hold/watch my kids so I can actually go pee by myself once in a while. And if you find an active mom's group, it can mean a LOT of activities if you want it to be, we usually go to 2-3 activities a week.

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