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bigheyes · January 2012

Hey Ladies,

I'm here because I'm a new Mom and life is overwhelming right now. I just need to here that I'm not the only one out there who sometimes feels like it's all too much! I'm a full time Teacher and a I have a beautiful 8 Month old baby girl. I'm married to a man who stays home with the baby, does College, and Works at night. I do my best, but lately I just am hard time with juggling so much. My husband has a new full time job coming up soon and we have a lot of financial stress right now. Any positive thoughts are apprecitated THANKS.

bigheyes · January 2012

Sorry about the date AVATAR! This is my first post since my pregnancy

bigheyes · January 2012

Sorry about the dated AVATAR! This is my first post since my pregnancy

MrsEmilyS · January 2012

It can be tough for sure. Hang in there!

jk4ever · January 2012

As moms we juggle a million and one things at any given moment. It can be hard for sure! Just remember that everything you do is for your beautiful little girl, and when you need inspiration, just look at her! Stay strong, momma, you can do it!

SeaBreeze11 · January 2012

Take it day by day. There is only so much a person can do in a day. There are times when cleaning my house gets put off a day or 2, papers I need to correct have to wait until the next day. When I come home from work, it's family time. Just playing with my kids helps me de-stress. After they go to bed I do a couple of things either around the house or school work then off to bed for me. Some days are tougher than others. Hang in there, better days to come!

kayjay10 · January 2012

Hang in there! I'm in a similar situation. I work full time and DH works full time M-F. Then he goes straight to school M-F till 11pm. He also has class 9am-11pm every Saturday, so I only get a break on Sundays. DD is high maintenance, fussy and has to be entertained constantly. By the time I rock her to sleep, I am so stressed out most nights, but I have to remember how blessed I am to have DD. It's tough and it's a lot to handle, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. I love my alone time with DD when we are playing or she's "talking" to me after a long day. Would I love it if DH was home to help? Sure, but I have to take one day at a time. I know it will get easier and the older DD gets, the more independent she gets, so I have more time to do a little house work, etc. while she plays.

april1bride · January 2012

Hang in there & I agree with what PP said - some thing just have to get put off a day or 2. Use your prep period efficiently & plan to stay after school for 30 - 45 minutes - to make your copies, erase board, & get set up for the next day. I usually don't bring school work home (I grade at school and even do "completion grades" during class).

I've been teaching for 10 years and have 2 young kids. It's not always easy. I am not sure how long you've been teaching, but it does get easier!

ladybug122 · January 2012

Sounds like you have a lot on your plate! Hang in there, and remember that this is just how things are for now - your LO will slowly be getting more independent and hopefully your DH's job will take some of your financial stress away. I wish you the best of luck!

oooCarrieB · January 2012

We have a similar situation. DH stays home with LO during the day and works nights and weekends. I work full time during the day.

It is hard when you don't get to see your husband very much. We write each other notes on the days when we barely get to see each other, so that helps us stay close. Also it's important to try to make real time for each other, don't just watch tv, but really make time to talk. We have breakfast as a family every day, which also helps.

good luck!

P0upette · January 2012

I have had days when I fell I just can not take it anymore. I am tired, hungry, can't get anything done. It's overwhelming.

DH is great but let's face it: he has to work and can't always relieve me the way I would need. Sometimes I just want a break for an hour or 2....

I have a good friend who is coming to watch the baby next week for a few hours so I can do something for myself. Can you ask around? just a few hours every other week to go see a movie and run errands can change everything.

Erin&Rod · January 2012

I am in a very similar situation. I'm a teacher, DH works nights and weekends and goes to school. He is home with the kids during the day. I know how hard and overwhelming it can be. As a teacher, I live for the weekends, breaks, and summer.

I hope things will get easier for you when your DH gets a full time job. Also, I noticed you live in Clearwater. I live in Sarasota:)

so excited 2010 · January 2012

Sounds like a really hard time. My mantra is, "This too shall pass" when things get tough. Hope things look up for you soon:)

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