I have been doing better than i usually do when it comes to this stuff but it is just so stressful because i'm in the process of moving.I have to do a million and one things all by myself and it's driving me crazy!!I have no one to help me out and no one to even talk to so i can get a little stress of my shoulder.What do you do to help keep things organized and stress-free,while making sure everything gets done in a timely manner?I have to be ready to move by friday and i still have to pack,clean the house and take care of a baby that cries everytime i'm trying to do something and i have to put her down.
2006-11-28 04:34:43 · 14 answers · asked by serenity 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
First thing, you need to take care of your self! Moving and having to take care a baby in extremely nerve wrecking.
Can anyone just take the baby out for a couple of hours and let your self pack, write on the boxes where everything goes, and do one area at a time, and remember, take a long hot bath, and exercise and eat right, not alot of junk.
make a list of to do, and get a friend to help you wiht the packing.
use clothing and linen to wrap the breakables, and when moving day comes, have everything ready to move out, paper plates everything, have your fridge already empty except the drinks and little food and snacks and have a cooler ready with ice for the little stuff. Throw away all the old maynoise, mustard and etc.
clean the back rooms first, baths, and you can use shampoos for cleaning out the tubs and etc.
vacuum when everything out, and spackle sanded the walls for holes, and make sure no stains! tooth paste makes perfect cleaner for stains on the counters and etc.
Most of all don't yell at your help, have a pizza moving party for friends to help out. And yes Please ask for Help! Not demand for help. Most of all don't strke out on your spouse, he is just a stressful as you are, and he is only focus on one thing, and looking for you as women, our mind are like a spider web of multtasking, and he is looking for your guidance. That is where he is going to see your strength and wisdom and he is going to appriacte that very much. Always make sure the baby is taken care of for a while, or even go to Grandparents house for the moving till things get situated, I am sure the grandparents would love to spend time with their grandbaby.
you take care.
2006-11-28 05:35:51 · answer #1 · answered by ourjacobdavid 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow that is stressful. Usually what we do when we move is create a moving list and do one room at a time but we always start a couple of weeks before our move out date. Quick and easy way to pack up the clothes is load up trash bags, that way you can easily toss them in the truck or car. As for the baby, I know how hard it is to get the little one to entertain themselves long enough to actually get something done. Do you have a jumperoo or exersaucer? If the baby isn't too old or young then perhaps invest in one (Wal-Mart has best deals). Then stick 'em in the entertainer in the same room your packing and talk to the baby/make fun sounds...it helps me get dinner cooked and dishes and laundry done. Moving and babies is rarely stress-free so don't fret, things will mellow out once the move is over. Just try not to get a bald spot from pulling out your hair lol. Call friends and family and have a moving party. Order Pizza or get Subs and sodas/beer and then that way someone can watch the baby while you and others pack! Hope some of these suggestions help. Best of luck and take a hot bath at night to soothe and treat yourself.
2006-11-28 12:44:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
First Chill, Stress Isn't Gonna Help.
Second Make A To Do List. Write Everything Down Then Prioritize.
Do What HAS To Be Done First.
Third Its Ok To Let The Baby Cry For A Minute.
2006-11-28 17:13:02 · answer #3 · answered by Paradise * 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It isn't easy. A little bit of careful planning might help. Just sit down and write down the laundry list of things to do - from the biggest to the smallest you can think about. Spend the next few minutes trying to sort them and rank them in some priority order.
Realistic planning will not just help you make sure you don't miss out on something important but will help you be selective of things you absolutely "must do" versus things you "could do if you have that additional time".
Just try and estimate against those priorities how much you think that task might take. And you'll have a fair idea on whether or not you need outside help, whether or not you'll be able to complete the tasks on time.
And of course, it's about following through. You've got to execute to your plan. And see how great you feel when you get things accomplished to a plan :-)
To be realistic and fair to yourself, plan for that occasional attention to your baby, plan for spending a few minutes every couple of hours at the computer to just get your mind away, and plan for some sleep and rest and maybe even a glass of wine in front of your favorite program on TV.
Good luck with your move !!!!
2006-11-28 12:51:20 · answer #4 · answered by houstonian352000 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Relax and take a breather. Since you have no help I would suggest you
1. Make a daily list of things to do
2. Take your time, stop trying to do so much.
3. ASK for help, hire movers. Perhaps hire a babysitter so that you can pack while someone else tend to your child.
Where's your friends and family call them and tell them that you need help.
2006-11-28 12:48:46 · answer #5 · answered by queenzhottie78 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes pride gets in the way and we don't know how to ask for help or we think we can do it and don't want to encroach on any ones time....you do have your hands full and you really need to ask for help....do you have family that could watch your baby? How about the baby's father? A Neighbor perhaps.....friends? Surely there should be someone you know that could lend a helping hand.....sit down and pray sometimes that is all you need......Good-luck my heart goes out to you.......If I knew you and was there I would be happy to help....again good-luck.
2006-11-28 12:55:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
hey darlin' moving sucks,for sure! add a young one that craves your attention when it's imperatively needed somewhere else just magnifies the stress level. first give your self permission not to be perfect . there is no perfect solutions to any thing. then give yourself credit for the things you have done right during this whole ordeal. you are tackling a major obstacle in your life and are moving forward to a new life and new adventures. life is opportunities disguised ed as problems to overcome , when in Truth they are just stepping stones to the future you are creating. you are the artist and life is the canvas. PAINT BABY-GIRL PAINT . THE INNER STRENGTH YOU HAVE DEEP INSIDE IS YOUR COLORS. YOU CAN
2006-11-28 12:52:10 · answer #7 · answered by roni102155 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dear first pray to God ( even a short prayed) , He will send help to you. Make a list first and do one by one patiently. Gic\ve the baby proper food in time and attend it first. Then pack one by one. May God help u and send some one to u. There is nothing that we cannot do. We can do a lot of things.
2006-11-28 12:39:54 · answer #8 · answered by cindrella 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you have a swing put the baby in that or a bouncer that type of thing usually keeps them calm. where if her dad make him help you
2006-11-28 12:39:29 · answer #9 · answered by 女性ウルバリン 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
wow..put the baby in a swing..or try to clean and pack when the baby is sleeping..I know how hard it is for you...just try to relax and do what you can..I am sure you will be fine
2006-11-28 12:39:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋