What Do You Do Home All Day?

Question

As a stay at home mom with a 5 month old, I have to say it can get pretty hard at times with little or no adult interaction. After realizing that I can't get out of the house much to spend money or find playgroups in my son's age group, I knew I had to find some activity that was pretty cheap and interactive to get me through the day. So I started playing World of Warcraft (an online computer game). It's a great way for me to talk to people during the day and not feel so lonely.

Just curious if anyone else does the same or something different to help with occasional loneliness of motherhood.

Oh and by the way I do things with my son as well. We got out of the house at least once a day and I have friends I talk. Talking online is just something I usually do when he's sleeping or entertaining himself. It makes me feel better just to chat online.

Answer 1

I have a 4 month old son.
Too stay busy or keep company.. I understand the need for Adult conversations. I talk to on-line friends with baby's my son's age,and we share stories and flusterations. That makes me feel like I am not the only mommy who is going through what I am. I enjoy walking with the baby as well, sounds strange,but going to the store people will stop you with a baby just to peek at the cute baby, then you can start up a conversation.
However I know just what you are going through!
Good Luck!

Answer 2

I am a stay at home mom to a 4 month old girl. This is my first baby, and before I had her I always worked full time. It sure is a different life at home! My husband and I just moved to a new town right after the baby was born, so I know absolutely no one! I joined a group online for mom's in my area and chat with them. I take my daughter to the park and she sits on my lap on the swings and slide. She loves watching the older kids play and sometimes I get in a little conversation with the other parents. Sometimes I'll go to the store and just wander around...she loves going out of the house and there are always people that want to stop and oogle over your cute little one! It's amazing that one could count that short encounter as adult interaction, but that's about all I get! I'm considering starting to take my daughter to story hour at the library, and when she is 6 months old I'm going to take her to swimming lessons for mom & baby. I also am online a lot! Good luck, I know how you feel!

Answer 3

You are right..being a new mommy can be isolating. It's very important to try to keep in touch with the real world.
I would say that if you feel good about going on Warcraft..and there are people to talk to..then it is working for you. We all need an outlet. Being a mom is the hardest job in the world, and you need a break.
When school starts up again, you might want to call your local school district to see if they have free playgroups for your child's age range. These can be some of the best programs out there, and can help nurture wonderful relationships within the community for both your child and you.
Good luck!

Answer 4

i have thought about this question some more, and have this to say...as long as your child is not being neglected by your gaming then go ahead a play the games or do anything you want that keeps your sanity. i am a stay at home mom of a 6 month old, living in a foreign country, on a military base with no car, so i have no family, no friends, and no way of getting out of the house except by my own two feet and it takes 30 mins or more to get from the house to any other place. i have found that just getting out of the house once a day is a huge accomplishment, so i have found hobbies such as reading, scrap booking and journaling help overcome some of the loneliness. i try not to dwell on the fact that i have little to no adult conversations, and think of what a blessing it is to be able to stay at home with my child. i am looking into taking classes in the evenings when my husband is home, but with the uncertainty of him deploying or not, i am looking into classes where i can take my daughter along if needs be.

Answer 5

OH BELIEVE ME YOU. I feel the same way. I've been a stay at home mom since my first child and to tell you it just doesn't change. Its very repitious for me that I have resulted in chatting on Yahoo or just play games online. If not I just talk to my next door neighbor, which is pretty much the only adult interaction I get besides my hubby who won't be around for the next couple months because he deploying out this weekend. But hey life of a stay at home mom plus a military wife try that one out for a chance. Still not all cracked up to be though. But I must say that I have made a few friends while chatting on Yahoo. Met a few of them in person too. Good Luck. Take Care You.
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Answer 6

I have been a stay at home mom for three and a half years now. I love to watch cartoons with my son and teach him new things. We can take walks and see new stuff. Or we explore new things on the computer. When he was little I used to put him in the high chair and let him watch me clean or cook. And layed on the floor and played. He loved "tummy time". We had a ball pit that we would take the balls out of and let him play with them. We started early telling him colors and stuff and by the time he was 10 months he knew basic colors and about a month later he knew how to count to like eight or ten. Why waste your time on the computer when you could be spending all that precious time with your child. If he is sleeping then I understand. But my child wasn't much of a sleeper! Take a long walk with him or take a ride in the country. Teach him new things. People may think it sounds crazy to do this at such a young age, but it is amazing how much they absorb at this age.

Answer 7

I have two children now and I remember when I had my first and didn't know what to do with my time. So I found other mom's from a local church to hang out with.. Usually going to parks near your house help let you met other mom's in your area and then you can hang out with them. Cuz I know once I had children that the friends I use to have didn't really want to hang out as much seeing as how we couldn't just go out without a child in the backseat. I also found that playing online while your children are sleeping helps time go by so fast. Every stay at home mom does it. & chatting online gives you that adult contact without having to leave the house. But I also found that reading a good women's Fiction book helps too. Maybe even writing a schedule up to know what you are doing everyday makes you at least have something to look at and gives you something to look forward to.

Answer 8

I'm in the same situation. I have found several things to keep me sane - other than caring for the baby and cleaning the house! Sometimes I make lunch dates with my husband or my old office pals. There are several restaurants that you can take a 5 month old to for lunch. Fuddruckers works well for us because there is a lot for him to look at. We go to Nursery Rhyme Time at our local library. It's free, and I meet a lot of other moms there. I also joined a mom's group through meetup.com. I have also started learning to cook and bake. But yes - I spend a lot of time online also.

Answer 9

well im no mother or a female but when i cant make it out of the house like an a rainy day i go on the computer and play games or play PS2 online that way i can still talk with people and have fun at the same time

Answer 10

I just started back to work 2 weeks ago, my son is 4 month, but I know what your saying. I also have a 4 year old and a 2 year old so they kept me pretty busy. When they were taking naps Id go on the net and look around or played MCF Prime Suspect.