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Hi - I am new to group /  being a SAHM.  Our DD is 3mo, and we just decided I could go for it and become a SAHM.  I officially gave up my job this week.  I was dreading the idea of going back to work, and now I get to stay home and raise our LO.  Very excited and feeling very fortunate that we can afford to do this.  
However, I am nervous.  Any advise for a FTM + SAHM.  Things like structuring the day and strategies for not loosing your mind.  
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  • caybehcaybeh member
    Welcome and congrats on the LO!

    Try to get out during the day, even for an hour helps. At that age, kids are so easy to take out, so do it!!!

    Find some other mom friends. Look into MOPS type groups, or if you go to a church, see if they have some sort of group. There is also story time at a library that some others do.
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  • raraavis28raraavis28 member
    Welcome to the board! W/ a 3-month-old, I would imagine that you're still pretty much in the eat-sleep-rinse-repeat routine, so that pretty much structures one's days already; as time goes on, you'll find your own groove for activities, chores, etc. As for the not losing your mind part, you're lucky that we're heading into warmer weather so getting out for walks and outings becomes a lot easier; I know that helps break up my days a lot. Also if you have any other SAHM friends, getting together for playdates is a lot of fun, or you can research if there are any moms groups in your area. Keeping up a hobby or interest on the side is also never a bad idea. Good luck and welcome again! :)
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  • penguingrrlpenguingrrl member
    Welcome and congrats! 

    When I only had one and she was napping twice a day her early nap was cleaning/housework time, her late nap was relax time. It worked really well for me! Once she stopped napping and her sister came along things changed a lot as far as that's concerned, but while it lasted it was fantastic!

    I would try to get out every day that you can, take some time for yourself regularly (whether it's watching a show during nap time, out for drinks with friends one evening, whatever it is that you need) and enjoy!
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  • peaceinnaturepeaceinnature member
    Definitely look for a new mom's group in your area.  I wish I had done that more when DS was a baby.  They have post-natal yoga or stroller walking groups in my area, I just never joined them.  It can be isolating to be home alone with a tiny baby so at least try to get out once every day even if it's just for a short walk.  

    And look into baby wearing if you haven't already.  It's the only way I got things done when DS was small.
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