SAHMs---what is your typical day like?

JamiesWife2010 · February 2012

Does anyone actually have a structured day? I hope I'm not the only one that is still flying by the seat of my pants from day to day. I mean, I manage to get some things done most days(today, however, is not one of those days!)

stargirljulie · February 2012

Yeah, I'll admit... I'm pretty much lazy.

At least lately I have been. My house is tidy-enough, so I play on the internet and hang out with DD most of the day. I will do laundry and dishes when it needs to be done, and same with other cleaning chores.

In short, I don't have a set daily schedule, but I think it'd be helpful if I had one. I saw one on pinterest that I'll copy and modify a bit, but most days I'm pretty low-key.

I'm a new SAHM, but once DD is a bit older and I can take her to playdates and stuff I think it'll be a different story.

Strider003 · February 2012

stargirljulie:
Yeah, I'll admit... I'm pretty much lazy.
At least lately I have been. My house is tidy-enough, so I play on the internet and hang out with DD most of the day. I will do laundry and dishes when it needs to be done, and same with other cleaning chores.
In short, I don't have a set daily schedule, but I think it'd be helpful if I had one. I saw one on pinterest that I'll copy and modify a bit, but most days I'm pretty low-key.
I'm a new SAHM, but once DD is a bit older and I can take her to playdates and stuff I think it'll be a different story.

This. Except we just moved so we still do have boxes lying around. Mostly just in our bedroom though. I know DH would love it if I took some time during the day to unpack.

But mostly I just hang out with DS, play on the computer, and do the light housework that needs to get done when I can.

shabamwam · February 2012

Our general routine is up, feed change LO. Put LO in swing for 20 min of baby einstein. Make coffee, deal with dogs, and pump BM, (that is if LO tolerates the swing that long:))On the days that LO sleeps well I try to do at least one cleaning/organizing thing around the house. Today I cleaned our computer desk and did some well needed bill organization. Every day I at least do the dishes. Having a clean sink really makes a big difference. Oh and every other day I do a load of cloth diapers, and I make sure to have my DH's clothes clean....my two outfits that fit I deal with.

I should add that I do alot of Netflix watching........

stargirljulie · February 2012

shabamwam:

I should add that I do alot of Netflix watching........

I gotta get my tv time in too -- Have to watch the 9am news, then Price Is Right at 10, then What Not to Wear at 11. After that, it's just crap. Usually DD eats 1-2 times during that time, so I don't feel too lazy. Plus I can fold clothes and watch tv at the same time.

Ksych · February 2012

I definitely don't have a schedule. I just kind of get what I can get done. The house isn't always spotless. I try really hard to keep up with laundry, dishes, making dinner etc. but some times LO has other plans.

I also get in my fair share of tv watching and playing on the internet ... especially on days when LO is attached to my boob all day.

lkm2006 · February 2012

LO is usually up by 6:30 and DH takes him until 7:15. I get myself dressed for the day (even if it's just yoga pants!) and then it's LOs turn. He hangs out in his bouncy seat while I do bottles and straightened up. Nap time is usually around 8:30-10 (that's just the average, totally depends on him!). If we are going anywhere for the day this is when we go out. If not, I go to my moms house and eat lunch there.

LO usually takes a short nap sometime around lunch.

In the afternoon we hang out some more, either bouncy seat or playmat. I'll fold laundry and start a new load around this time. LO takes a nap around 3-5 and I sit down and watch tv! My me time! DH is home around 5:45 and we eat dinner. LO is in the tub around 6:30-7 (this is when I work out) Nd bedtime is 7:30-8. I'm in bed usually around 10:30.

Erica92 · February 2012

I have 3 other kids so my day goes something like this:

7am - everyone up, big kids get dressed and go play while I nurse LO and then take a shower

8am - bfast

9am-11 - LO takes morning nap and my 4 year olds either go to preschool or I'm homeschooling if it's a non-preschool day. Durring this time I also get chores like dinner prepped, floors vacuumed, landry started etc....

11am - LO up we play or do whatever kid activity that I do with my other kids

12pm - lunch

1pm - afternoon nap/quiet time for everyone including LO

4pm LO is usually up by now, and we hang out for the afternoon (try to make sure I get tummy time in) but I spend a lot of time wearing her around the house while I finish getting dinner ready, or working or playing with the older kids

5:30 - dinner

6:15 - older kids watch a tv show while I bathe LO

6:30 - nurse LO and read stories to big kids

7pm - bed for everyone!

elnjpnlove · February 2012

I EP so lots of my time seems to be taken up by pumping. We usually leave the house everyday from 11-2or3. This is when I run errands, get lunch, workout, etc.

Liz1485 · February 2012

I pretty much hold LO most of the day. We get up at 8, after he eats I put him in his swing for an hour while i do dishes / laundry. Then i hold and feed him until about 3 where I do dishes / laundry again. I make quick food between when I get a chance. I'd like to be able to do more cleaning but to do the floors i have to lock the dogs outside and it's been cold / rainy here. If he's good then I shower. If it's nice outside we go for a walk. When DH gets home I put LO i nthe swing and have him watch him while I make dinner then Max goes right back on my lap. Sometimes he'll tolerate being in the swing most of the day, that's when I do things like clean the bathroom, scrub the oven, etc. I do what i can, when I can.

nicababy · February 2012

She usually sleeps in until 10 am. I try to get up at 9 or 9:30 and shower, maybe have breakfast if she's still sleeping. Then I take her downstairs, feed her, then we play on the floor until she starts getting cranky (~11:30). I feed/change her and she falls asleep, so I either put her in her crib or we go out while she sleeps (went for a 7km walk today!). She wakes up a few hours later, I feed/change her again and then we play some more. If she's happy playing on her mat I'll try to tidy up or prep supper, but doesn't always happen. Then a few more hours later she has another nap, sometimes we have a cuddle nap on the couch together. Dad gets home from work shortly after she wakes up and he has his baby time while I make supper or do a quick workout. He plays with her or holds her until she starts getting cranky at around 9 - 10 pm then we try to put her to bed. Repeat! I'm looking forward to her getting a little older so we can do more things out of the house together!

kavc016 · February 2012

my days seem to be pretty much the same.

7am-lo is up and I nurse

8am-lo falls back asleep for about 45 mins. This is when I shower and get dressed.

9am- lo is up and we do play mat/tummy time

10am-nurse lo

1045am-1pm- this is when I get my housework and errands done

1pm- nurse lo

2-4pm- lo naps and I cook

4pm- nurse lo

5pm-dh comes home we have family time

6pm-dinner

7pm- lo gets a bath and story

730pm- nurse lo

8pm-lo is sleeping for the night and I clean up around the house

9pm-I'm in bed LOL

JMC11511 · February 2012

I also watch a lot of Netflix. In fact, since being a SAHM I have caught up on Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, and watched the entire series of Lie to Me, Brothers and Sisters (I started that before LO was born), Drop Dead Diva, and am now watching the riveting series Make it or Break it. I should also add, I get the kitchen cleaned everyday and manage laundry daily as well. I clean the bathrooms once a week, pick up the house daily, dust once a week, and keep LO on his regular feeding/napping schedule. And I make sure dinner is at least underway when DH gets home from work. Sometimes the TV is on mostly for background noise.

kajordan09 · February 2012

Honestly for me, everyday is different. I try to treat each day and give each day my best as if I were working my former full-time job. I get out of bed at 5:15am everday and shower and get ready (just like I did when I was working). I plan certain days for certain things....like Monday is grocery day, Tuesday laundry day, Friday cleaning day, etc. I feel like this helps give me purpose to each of my days, rather than being overloaded with everything all on one day. We also get out for a walk almost every day, and I also plan outings for most days as well (see my post on the above thread about getting out of the house), and of course we have a significant amount of play time. Somedays DS isn't as cooperative, and in those cases some things have to slide. My goals at the end of each day are to have a picked up house and dinner on the table every night (even if its grilled cheese and soup!).

HPickle23 · February 2012

Wow, I feel so much better about my days now! LOL I, too, watch waaaaay too much Netflix for my own good. I'm running out of reality shows to watch and now I'm starting to watch shows I normally wouldn't give a second glance to. I don't have a very structured day, I kind of let LO lead the way with the exception of naps. DD usually gets up around 7:30-8. Our first nap is around 10:30 and the second at 3-4 then bed at 8. I nurse on demand and switch up our play routine from day to day with two sessions of tummy time until she starts to fuss. I get everything else done, including my etsy orders when LO naps or when DH is home to have daddy/daughter time.

lcourter24 · February 2012

6:30 make my coffee, Bump, watch news

7:00 LO up, diaper change, and bottle.

7:30-8:00 cuddles with mama for about an hour

8:00-10:00 Nap in swing (this is when I eat, shower, sleep or watch Live w/ Kelly)

10:00 bottle

11-1:00 Run errands, or gym. (he'll nap in the car usually)

1:00 bottle

1:30-2:00 play (bouncer, tummy time, I eat lunch)

2-3:30 nap

3:30 bottle

4:00 play (walk if it's nice out) LO will nap on walk

5:00 cuddle/nap

6:00 bottle (DH feeds LO so I can start dinner)

6:30 bath (bedtime routine)

7:30 lotion, swaddle, bottle (2 oz) , rock, bed! (we eat dinner and watch TV)

B/T 930-1030 dreamfeed back to bed

He wakes up around 2:00 am to eat about 70% of the time. But he's been sttn every now and then.

This is all subject to change of course, but pretty much how our day goes.

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