Stay at home moms

LuvlieMommy · October 2012

For all you mothers lucky enough to stay at home and relax during your pregnancy..how do you spend your day? I'll be joining you soon and I am trying to not go crazy from boredom.

Sarai28 · October 2012

Chasing around a toddler (aka monkey), dishes, laundry, vacuuming, taking care of the dog, cleaning and re-cleaning after the kiddo, errands, grocery shopping, library story time, going to the gym, playgroups, dr. appointments.... there isn't a lot of relaxing going on in our house!

MamaHook · October 2012

I'm a SAHM and wish I could relax! My day is usually on the go. Cleaning, cooking, errands and grocery shopping, entertaining my toddler plus I'm trying to organize the house to get ready for the babies.

I was thinking the other day how nice it was when I was pregnant before a lot more relaxing!

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Corey-chick · October 2012

relaxing? Ya, there is no time for that. I have a two year old so between looking after her and keeping up with the cleaning (we recently bought a new house and went from 1300 square feet to 3300 square feet) chores, errands, mommy and me class, baby ballet class, all of husbands honey do lists for me, there is no relaxing. But if this is your first (and I'm guessing it is) I would recommend doing things that you won't be able to once the baby comes, i.e if you are a reader, enjoy reading books now, watch a movie all the way through the first time (it usually takes us 3 nights to finish a movie w/ DD around) clean your house thoroughly (I can hardly believe I am saying that I wish I had more time to clean), if there are any house projects or crafting you would like to do- do them now, garden, re-organize pantry or closets- get rid of old things you don't use anymore, and enjoy the little pleasures in life- like enjoy getting ready in the morning by yourself- you'll understand this later, but I have hardly been able to use the bathroom with a little audience watching me for the past 2 years! Enjoy your time and yes, relax while you can.

LuvlieMommy · October 2012

Lol well you all have successfully tired me out just from reading your posts. I guess I should have been more clear. This will be my first baby so it'll just be me at home during my pregnancy. I know once he gets here things will change drastically. I just wanted some ideas for things to do during my pregnancy.

LuvlieMommy · October 2012

I really appreciate your post!! I am tapping into my crafty side so ill probably do a lot of that in my alone time before the baby.

lkm2006 · October 2012

I don't think I have had a relaxing moment since DS has been born!

Honestly, I feel so bad because there are times I forget I'm pregnant, chasing a toddler around all day does that too you.

Wouldn't trade it for the world though!

chicky1231 · October 2012

Lmao.... I can't get past the " relax" part. I would be more relaxed at work in all honesty. I spend my days chasing after a toddler, cleaning, cooking, food shopping and about ten thousand other things. I do relax but that's when I'm sleeping.

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SarahRae85 · October 2012

Well, as amusing as the "relax" comment may be. I do think your fears of boredom are legit! You can definitely hit a rut being at home all day every day nonstop.

Look into library story times, find play groups, look for local museum memberships (we have a family membership to the zoo, which is great!), find a local park to go to when there's nothing else (water parks in summer!). If you can find a local parenting magazine there will undoubtedly be lots of things listed for you to do.

For the first few months with a newborn you can't do too much with them, but you can still do shopping, go to the library for yourself, The Bump actually sponsors mommy movie dates where you can bring newborns and if they fuss other moms will not give you dirty looks just for having the kid there, and playdates really are for moms more than the kids, so you can still show up with a newborn.

doodles24 · October 2012

I am a SAHM of a 17 month old and our days are really full and busy. BUT, I also didn't work during my first pregnancy when I had no other children. I had worked for many years prior, so I filled my days by.....working out, going for walks, trying new recipes, catching up with friends, shopping, traveling, organizing for the baby (of course), volunteering with the United Way, but I also found time for plenty of naps and watched the entire Dexter series in a matter of a few weeks. Enjoy your YOU time!

shibby00 · October 2012

Lol @ relaxing. I don't even recall the meaning of that word anymore! Unless it's getting to pee by myself? Lol. I spend my days cleaning, caring for my 2 yr old, and cooking 3 meals a day. I was a teacher when KU with DD, so off from May until she came in Aug. I spent a lot of that time sleeping. Thinking about all that sleep I got makes me want to cry now, lol.

ShawMich · October 2012

Well I have 3 boys so I am busy cooking, cleaning, washing little boys, laundry, grocery shopping, helping with homework, refereeing fights, reading books, playing games, going to the playground...trust me...you will not be bored!!!!! And you will love it!

smilygrl17 · October 2012

My husband and I moved shortly after finding out that we were expecting. I was anticipating finding a job, but things have not been going as planned. At first, I figured being home would be great. I'll get everything unpacked, settle us into our new place, and if I get really bad morning sickness at least I'll be at home. Well, a few months later I am at home and starting to wish I wasn't. I'm assuming you're in the same area as before, so make time to hang out with them and get yourself out. Doing some crafts during the day will also help you get thru. Take this time to do things for yourself that you enjoy. Read that book you wanted to read, see that movie you wanted to see, go that museum you wanted to go to. At some points you can stay home and relax, but too much of it definitely gets to you.

markhamgurl · October 2012

Another FTM planning to SAH as of Christmas-time this year (OMG, hurry up and get here, Dec. 21!!). I agree with some of the PPs, you should consider making an effort to start/finish all the little projects that you've been wanting or needing to get done for awhile.

I'm going through a crazy de-cluttering phase right now, and have been getting pretty ruthless with sorting-through clothes for donation. We'll be trying to sell or give-away things that are cluttering up our basement so we don't feel like we're on the verge of out-growing our townhouse before baby (and his/her baby gear) even arrives.

Otherwise, you could work on completing the nursery and sorting-out your budget for when you're bringing-in less $$. I've been scouring through our cookbooks to compile a list of cheap & healthy recipes too, actually.

If I have the time and physically feel up to it, I'm hoping to find some kind of short-term, part-time volunteer position for a job in the field I've just finished re-training for, so I can get some hands-on experience before I'm off with baby for 12+ mos.

Good luck figuring out how to spend your free time, it's not a bad position to be in as a FTM with no toddler to chase around until baby arrives!

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