Stay at home moms w/cf

hbollotte · May 14, 2008

on june 12th i will officially be a stay at home mom. dustin and i have decided that it will benefit my health and benefit morgan.

right now i am driving 30 minutes to and from work, leaving the house at 7:30 and not getting home until 6:00. i know that may be a normal day for some people, but it exaust me. with dustin being home every other seven days i'm exhausted the seven days he's gone.

hoepfully i can get on a good schedule with my meds, playing with morgan and not getting too bored. i've been working since i was a senior in high school, so i'm not sure what i'm going to do with myself.

can some of you stay at home moms (cf or no cf) tell me your typical day. i really want to put my self on a schedule and really get organized.

hbollotte · May 14, 2008

on june 12th i will officially be a stay at home mom. dustin and i have decided that it will benefit my health and benefit morgan.

right now i am driving 30 minutes to and from work, leaving the house at 7:30 and not getting home until 6:00. i know that may be a normal day for some people, but it exaust me. with dustin being home every other seven days i'm exhausted the seven days he's gone.

hoepfully i can get on a good schedule with my meds, playing with morgan and not getting too bored. i've been working since i was a senior in high school, so i'm not sure what i'm going to do with myself.

can some of you stay at home moms (cf or no cf) tell me your typical day. i really want to put my self on a schedule and really get organized.

hbollotte · May 14, 2008

on june 12th i will officially be a stay at home mom. dustin and i have decided that it will benefit my health and benefit morgan.

right now i am driving 30 minutes to and from work, leaving the house at 7:30 and not getting home until 6:00. i know that may be a normal day for some people, but it exaust me. with dustin being home every other seven days i'm exhausted the seven days he's gone.

hoepfully i can get on a good schedule with my meds, playing with morgan and not getting too bored. i've been working since i was a senior in high school, so i'm not sure what i'm going to do with myself.

can some of you stay at home moms (cf or no cf) tell me your typical day. i really want to put my self on a schedule and really get organized.

hbollotte · May 14, 2008

on june 12th i will officially be a stay at home mom. dustin and i have decided that it will benefit my health and benefit morgan.

right now i am driving 30 minutes to and from work, leaving the house at 7:30 and not getting home until 6:00. i know that may be a normal day for some people, but it exaust me. with dustin being home every other seven days i'm exhausted the seven days he's gone.

hoepfully i can get on a good schedule with my meds, playing with morgan and not getting too bored. i've been working since i was a senior in high school, so i'm not sure what i'm going to do with myself.

can some of you stay at home moms (cf or no cf) tell me your typical day. i really want to put my self on a schedule and really get organized.

hbollotte · May 14, 2008

on june 12th i will officially be a stay at home mom. dustin and i have decided that it will benefit my health and benefit morgan.
 
 right now i am driving 30 minutes to and from work, leaving the house at 7:30 and not getting home until 6:00. i know that may be a normal day for some people, but it exaust me. with dustin being home every other seven days i'm exhausted the seven days he's gone.
 
 hoepfully i can get on a good schedule with my meds, playing with morgan and not getting too bored. i've been working since i was a senior in high school, so i'm not sure what i'm going to do with myself.
 
 can some of you stay at home moms (cf or no cf) tell me your typical day. i really want to put my self on a schedule and really get organized.

ERINSBIZ · May 14, 2008

Welcome to being a "mommy at the park", I am so happy for you and your decision. I stayed home with my boys until my youngest went to Kindergarten and then I picked up part time work at my boys school. I too recently have decided to quit my wonderful job and stay home due to health issues.

Morgan will love having her mommy full time. It is the toughest job you will ever have, staying home with your children but in the end it is the best thing for them and you (due to health). I am already so thankful that I can tend to my home and kids better than when I was working part time. And that was only part time and I was spread thin and neglected my health. I can't imagine working full time with a family and all the other chores us women are responsible for; no matter how you dice it our jobs as moms never stop.

So here are some things to look forward to. Putting her on a schedule and routine will be the best thing for her and you. I always had nap time for my boys and it was truly my saving grace. No matter what I was tempted to do outside the home I always made sure I was home for nap time. If you get lonely and need company, go to a friends house and bring the porta crib with you and let her take her nap there. It is good to get them used to falling asleep other than home. Then have coffee and a special treat with your friend. It helps! Join a MOPs group they are nation wide, and it's great because it is only 2 times a month. While you socialize with other moms and do other fun things like actually finish a craft or listen to a speaker, Morgan will be taken care of in child care and she will get to socialize and do a craft. Good luck.

ERINSBIZ · May 14, 2008

Welcome to being a "mommy at the park", I am so happy for you and your decision. I stayed home with my boys until my youngest went to Kindergarten and then I picked up part time work at my boys school. I too recently have decided to quit my wonderful job and stay home due to health issues.

Morgan will love having her mommy full time. It is the toughest job you will ever have, staying home with your children but in the end it is the best thing for them and you (due to health). I am already so thankful that I can tend to my home and kids better than when I was working part time. And that was only part time and I was spread thin and neglected my health. I can't imagine working full time with a family and all the other chores us women are responsible for; no matter how you dice it our jobs as moms never stop.

So here are some things to look forward to. Putting her on a schedule and routine will be the best thing for her and you. I always had nap time for my boys and it was truly my saving grace. No matter what I was tempted to do outside the home I always made sure I was home for nap time. If you get lonely and need company, go to a friends house and bring the porta crib with you and let her take her nap there. It is good to get them used to falling asleep other than home. Then have coffee and a special treat with your friend. It helps! Join a MOPs group they are nation wide, and it's great because it is only 2 times a month. While you socialize with other moms and do other fun things like actually finish a craft or listen to a speaker, Morgan will be taken care of in child care and she will get to socialize and do a craft. Good luck.

ERINSBIZ · May 14, 2008

Welcome to being a "mommy at the park", I am so happy for you and your decision. I stayed home with my boys until my youngest went to Kindergarten and then I picked up part time work at my boys school. I too recently have decided to quit my wonderful job and stay home due to health issues.

Morgan will love having her mommy full time. It is the toughest job you will ever have, staying home with your children but in the end it is the best thing for them and you (due to health). I am already so thankful that I can tend to my home and kids better than when I was working part time. And that was only part time and I was spread thin and neglected my health. I can't imagine working full time with a family and all the other chores us women are responsible for; no matter how you dice it our jobs as moms never stop.

So here are some things to look forward to. Putting her on a schedule and routine will be the best thing for her and you. I always had nap time for my boys and it was truly my saving grace. No matter what I was tempted to do outside the home I always made sure I was home for nap time. If you get lonely and need company, go to a friends house and bring the porta crib with you and let her take her nap there. It is good to get them used to falling asleep other than home. Then have coffee and a special treat with your friend. It helps! Join a MOPs group they are nation wide, and it's great because it is only 2 times a month. While you socialize with other moms and do other fun things like actually finish a craft or listen to a speaker, Morgan will be taken care of in child care and she will get to socialize and do a craft. Good luck.

ERINSBIZ · May 14, 2008

Welcome to being a "mommy at the park", I am so happy for you and your decision. I stayed home with my boys until my youngest went to Kindergarten and then I picked up part time work at my boys school. I too recently have decided to quit my wonderful job and stay home due to health issues.

Morgan will love having her mommy full time. It is the toughest job you will ever have, staying home with your children but in the end it is the best thing for them and you (due to health). I am already so thankful that I can tend to my home and kids better than when I was working part time. And that was only part time and I was spread thin and neglected my health. I can't imagine working full time with a family and all the other chores us women are responsible for; no matter how you dice it our jobs as moms never stop.

So here are some things to look forward to. Putting her on a schedule and routine will be the best thing for her and you. I always had nap time for my boys and it was truly my saving grace. No matter what I was tempted to do outside the home I always made sure I was home for nap time. If you get lonely and need company, go to a friends house and bring the porta crib with you and let her take her nap there. It is good to get them used to falling asleep other than home. Then have coffee and a special treat with your friend. It helps! Join a MOPs group they are nation wide, and it's great because it is only 2 times a month. While you socialize with other moms and do other fun things like actually finish a craft or listen to a speaker, Morgan will be taken care of in child care and she will get to socialize and do a craft. Good luck.

ERINSBIZ · May 14, 2008

Welcome to being a "mommy at the park", I am so happy for you and your decision. I stayed home with my boys until my youngest went to Kindergarten and then I picked up part time work at my boys school. I too recently have decided to quit my wonderful job and stay home due to health issues.
 
 Morgan will love having her mommy full time. It is the toughest job you will ever have, staying home with your children but in the end it is the best thing for them and you (due to health). I am already so thankful that I can tend to my home and kids better than when I was working part time. And that was only part time and I was spread thin and neglected my health. I can't imagine working full time with a family and all the other chores us women are responsible for; no matter how you dice it our jobs as moms never stop.
 
 So here are some things to look forward to. Putting her on a schedule and routine will be the best thing for her and you. I always had nap time for my boys and it was truly my saving grace. No matter what I was tempted to do outside the home I always made sure I was home for nap time. If you get lonely and need company, go to a friends house and bring the porta crib with you and let her take her nap there. It is good to get them used to falling asleep other than home. Then have coffee and a special treat with your friend. It helps! Join a MOPs group they are nation wide, and it's great because it is only 2 times a month. While you socialize with other moms and do other fun things like actually finish a craft or listen to a speaker, Morgan will be taken care of in child care and she will get to socialize and do a craft. Good luck.

Landy · May 14, 2008

I second everything that Erin said. With a child Morgan's age, you'll be surprised how busy you'll be keeping up with and cleaning up after her!

I joined a MOPS group too and also took my daughter to story time/play group at the local library when she was a toddler. Lunch out with other young mothers was good too.

During the toddler years, if I got too stir crazy we would go to WalMart, the park, the grocery store, etc. just to get out of the house.

Routine is important, as was mentioned already. Those nap-times were my saving grace sometimes! Also during those toddler years, if she didn't sleep, she still had "quiet time" to read books, play, etc. in her bed.

This should be a good thing for both of you!<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Landy · May 14, 2008

I second everything that Erin said. With a child Morgan's age, you'll be surprised how busy you'll be keeping up with and cleaning up after her!

I joined a MOPS group too and also took my daughter to story time/play group at the local library when she was a toddler. Lunch out with other young mothers was good too.

During the toddler years, if I got too stir crazy we would go to WalMart, the park, the grocery store, etc. just to get out of the house.

Routine is important, as was mentioned already. Those nap-times were my saving grace sometimes! Also during those toddler years, if she didn't sleep, she still had "quiet time" to read books, play, etc. in her bed.

This should be a good thing for both of you!<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Landy · May 14, 2008

I second everything that Erin said. With a child Morgan's age, you'll be surprised how busy you'll be keeping up with and cleaning up after her!

I joined a MOPS group too and also took my daughter to story time/play group at the local library when she was a toddler. Lunch out with other young mothers was good too.

During the toddler years, if I got too stir crazy we would go to WalMart, the park, the grocery store, etc. just to get out of the house.

Routine is important, as was mentioned already. Those nap-times were my saving grace sometimes! Also during those toddler years, if she didn't sleep, she still had "quiet time" to read books, play, etc. in her bed.

This should be a good thing for both of you!<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Landy · May 14, 2008

I second everything that Erin said. With a child Morgan's age, you'll be surprised how busy you'll be keeping up with and cleaning up after her!

I joined a MOPS group too and also took my daughter to story time/play group at the local library when she was a toddler. Lunch out with other young mothers was good too.

During the toddler years, if I got too stir crazy we would go to WalMart, the park, the grocery store, etc. just to get out of the house.

Routine is important, as was mentioned already. Those nap-times were my saving grace sometimes! Also during those toddler years, if she didn't sleep, she still had "quiet time" to read books, play, etc. in her bed.

This should be a good thing for both of you!<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Landy · May 14, 2008

I second everything that Erin said. With a child Morgan's age, you'll be surprised how busy you'll be keeping up with and cleaning up after her!
 
 I joined a MOPS group too and also took my daughter to story time/play group at the local library when she was a toddler. Lunch out with other young mothers was good too.
 
 During the toddler years, if I got too stir crazy we would go to WalMart, the park, the grocery store, etc. just to get out of the house.
 
 Routine is important, as was mentioned already. Those nap-times were my saving grace sometimes! Also during those toddler years, if she didn't sleep, she still had "quiet time" to read books, play, etc. in her bed.
 
 This should be a good thing for both of you!<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

AnD · May 14, 2008