Question ?? :)
dzappit123
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Hi Ladies! So I have lurked a while and occasionally respond to a few posts, but usually use the bump for swapping on swap spot 
So, since I have been a stay at home mom these last few months I have been checking out this board ever so often.
My question is: how the heck do you ladies do it? I feel like you are all so put together and organized. Meal plans, going out a lot with your little ones, etc. I feel like most days I can't even get a shower in I am so overwhelmed. And I only have one! My hats off to you ladies. I am truly aspiring to be like you guys. So if you have any hints or secrets on how you stay organized that would be great. (oh and I was an ex-pharmaceutical rep so I was very organized in my profession, but this is like a whole other ball game!)
Thanks! Danielle
Re: Question ?? :)
How old is your little one? It definitely gets easier to have somewhat of a schedule/routine once they get older. DS was definitely near one by the time I really stopped feeling like I was barely treading water.
When DS was an infant, I basically had to hold, rock, nurse and drive him all day long just to keep him from screaming his head off ALL.DAY.LONG. So I was basically a mess, LOL.
Aww, hugs! I went through a difficult time with DD1 from 8 months to 3 years. She had a bunch of little seizures, and no one knew why but there were some bad outcomes floating around as possibilities. She was really behind in gross motor for a long time, and no one else I knew had the same things going on with their LO. Thankfully, everything turned out for the best; I wish the same for you, too. It's so stressful, I know!
P.S. - You mentioned going out. For me, this is key. I just always felt so much better after we'd gotten outside. And I'm not really a heavily social person; it was just refreshing for me to get away from the house and into a different setting.
Now when I'm feeling overwhelmed with two, I still try to get out for at least a walk around the block. Even if the baby screams the whole way, at least I feel like I've "done" something.
Psst... the rest of them might be all put together and organized, but I'm not. Shhh, dont tell them I'm an imposter.... haha.
I'm still getting used to the whole mom thing, but it's getting easier by the day. The trick is to never look at Pinterest. Keep your expectations low :P
haha Joyfully, your posts always make me giggle.
That's tough--I'm sorry mama!
I ditto getting out of the house regularly, even for just small activities. Go to the park and push him on the swing. You'll get to chat with other moms which is really nice too. Story time at the library I found great for that age range and it's an easy place to take your child to as he's contained with lots of safe toys.
Definitely keep your expectations in check. Things take time and every situation is different. For now focus on getting a feeding schedule and diet down pat for your LO. Once the food is working he will probably sleep better for you. After that you will have more time/sanity to try working out a schedule.
I do find if I spend too many days in the house I go a little star crazy. Our DD is 13 months and I am due in 4 weeks with #2 and I am pretty sure I will lose my mind after that. If he is cooperating try taking him out in the stroller for a few minutes each day then you can build it up to 30 minutes, maybe a walk to the park, etc. Baby steps work for parents too