are any other stay at home moms stress out~?~?~?

Question

I am having a horrible day.. i have two kids... and one of them is being imposible today! I feel like this day may never end!!! Any other mom feel like that sometimes??

thanks guys!! it feels good to know i am no the only one that feels stressed out. I do take time for my self.. but in between is just stressful moments..lol..9 By the way my kids are 3 years and 21 months!

oh yea.. i am sure you guys know.. I love my kids.. and i wouldn't change any thing! I am sure all stay at home moms feel that way.. reguardless of the idiots that don't understand how we can do this..lol

Answer 1

I don't like to criticize peoples answers, but Sassy_91, I feel sorry for your kids. I can't believe you could possibly think that way. It must be horrible being the child of a parent who doesn't even want to be with them.

That said, being a stay at home mom can be very stressful. You're doing the right thing just by talking about it. We've all felt it before. My suggestion would be to get them involved in something. I'm guessing they want your attention, so play a game or something like that with them. Whatever you do, don't get angry at them. Kids have bad days too and sometimes as parents, we're at the brunt of it. You're truly not alone. Never forget to take care of yourself. If you can afford it, get a sitter and get your hair and nails done or something you like doing. Myself, I've never used a sitter, but it doesn't hurt to do it. It's good for you and the kids. Maybe you can take them to the "Y" or something. Here, they sponsor a "moms day out".

Good luck!! You're not alone, mom!!

Answer 2

A stay at home mom is a job. Just like any other job on occasion you get stressed. This is a sure sign mom needs a break. Hire a sitter and break away for a day.

The kids get stressed too. This is one reason they have their "good days & their bad days". If they have a day in and day out routine of seeing only the same faces every single day. They need a break away from daily routine too. Pack them up, take them to the park for a pic-nick lunch, or anything that would be fun, and something different for both you and the kids. I use to take my kids to the airport. They loved watching the planes take off and land. Once in a while we would take in an afternoon matinee that was suitable for both adults and kids. These are just a few ideas of breaking stress. If you can't get away, then spend a day of doing nothing but fun things, like a lunch cook out in the back yard with games. Or invite a friend who has kids the same age as yours over for a visit. Good luck mom. You certainly don't have the easiest job. It has it ups and downs and that's a fact. Too bad it can't be all rosy as with the T.V. shows: The Walton's, or Leave it to Beaver, or Little House on the Prairie -LOL- What a joke!! I bet even Mrs. Walton will be willing to tell of her stressful days being a stay at home mom ;-)

Answer 3

Being a stay at home mom is a very stressful job, no matter what other people say.

My oldest always acts horrible when I am tired, busy with other things, or just need a few minutes to gather myself. I just send him to his room to play and that usually works or tell him no tv for his second hour. That to straightens him up. I'll be glad when 9/6/06 comes because he goes back to school and i really can't wait. (he is 7)

Then there is the infant who thinks that I should never leave the livingroom to do something else. I swear to you she can cry for what seems like hours on end some days.

But here is what I do on the bad days to help me through the insanity.

I go to the park. Being outside with my daughter keeps her quite and letting him run means bed time comes early, really early. 2 hours at the park gives me 1 1/2 hours more in the evening for myself.

then there is the whole evening that you get to have adult content, adult conversation, and just quite time with the hubby. That is what i like.
Sometimes I take a bath, sometimes go for a walk by myself, or go to the store. This is where i get my solitude from. I hope this helps.

Try taking somethings away that always straightens my boy up.

Answer 4

Can you get a part time job? Don't know the ages of your kids, but if it is getting you down, that is a red flag to change something. Don't know what state you are in, but sometimes a women's club helps, because it gives you other women to talk to, and not just kids all the time. One club is Beta Sigma Phi, check it out if you are in the USA, but it is international. So you could go on the Internet and put in Beta Sigma Phi.com, and it will probably come up. See where there is a chapter in your area, just go to the international office, and email them, so they can send you the information. It just helps to talk to another woman and make some friends to have fun with. This is not a college sorority, but any age. Mostly women like you. Check it out. I was in this club for several years and really enjoyed it when I had small children.

Answer 5

I have 4 ages 6, 4, 3, and 1. I feel like that at least once a day!!! Hang in there. When all else fails go into your room grab a pillow and scream your head off until feeling slightly re leaved. On the real bad days, sometimes a good cry with a lot of praying helps!!!!

Answer 6

Yep, every now and then I feel I just wanna get away from them - and that just makes the matter worse, because then I feel like I'm a terrible mother not wanting to be with my kids all the time, .... But it will pass, just try to survive this day, sometimes it can be overwhelming. Pop a video for them, let them eat whatever they want and wait for your husband get home. Then ask him to watch them for a while and get out of the house - go for walk, visit a friend or just drive around, as long as you're ALONE! Chances are after an hour or so you actually start missing them and will go back home with clear head. And don't worry, we all go through this.

Answer 7

Yes I am & stay at home mom & always stressed out. I am trying 2 pooty train my 3 year old & it's not going so well. Some days r beter than others. But sometimes i feel like screaming.

Answer 8

I was a stay at home mom and loved it but somedays Wow!! overwhelming. I found that if I just stopped what I was doing no matter how much I needed to get things done and spent some time Fun time with my kids they always calmed down. the impossible times just need mommy time. simple things is all they want. try it.... you will have a much better day.

Answer 9

yeah i feel that way too sometimes!! I have 2 at home 18 months and 3 months, one will sleep the other is awake, i get that one to sleep and get maybe a shower in and the other is awake. but i wouldn't trade my life with my kids for nothing!!!

Answer 10

Ya most days infact and I only have a son that is 1. But enjoy every moment like its the last because we are sooooooo lucky to be able to stay at home and raise our children. Thank your lucky stars everyday for that!