i have a 16 month old baby and a 2 month old baby..i am a full time mom,my husband works 10 hours a day. no friends and relatives here,so i am getting no help..how do u keep your sanity? some tips in taking care of 2 babies..dnt get me wrong,i love my babies, it's just that sometimes i get so exhausted...thanks..c",)
2007-01-23 08:11:17 · 10 answers · asked by momof3 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Try and find a 'mom's club' in your area. My sister is in one with her 2 year old and they love it. My neice can play with other kids and my sister can talk to other adults!
2007-01-23 08:15:27 · answer #1 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 2 1/2 year old and a 12 month old and am due any day now with number three. My husband works two jobs and is in a band three nights a week so I only get to see him on Monday and Friday nights, a 1/2 day on Tuesday and we get Sundays between Church services (he's a youth director at the church part time). I have gotten the kids on a bedtime schedule. My oldest goes to bed at 8:30 and my youngest at 8:00 so they get a few hours with daddy and I get my nights to myself so I can keep my sanity. I also have an agreement with my husband that whenever he is home that no kids are allowed in the bathroom with me while I take a bath so that I get 30 minutes of total peace since I am the one that is alone with the kids the majority of the time. Also I make sure that at least once during the day the kids go down for a nap at the same time so that I get an hour break to catch up.
2007-01-23 16:23:56 · answer #2 · answered by Summer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I does get easier. I was right where you were 6 months ago. I stay home with my 23 month old and 8 month old. My husband is gone like 10 to 12 hours a day, and when he gets home, he has to eat and go to bed. It's hard because I am with the kids ALL day long by myself. Hang in there. Like I said it does get better. We have no family here either. Try to find a mom's group or play group. GOOD LUCK!!!!
2007-01-23 16:17:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find playgroups in your area. When your husband is home, take sometime for yourself, even if it's just having a bath.
Go for a walk in the neighborhood and see if there are any new Moms in your area, you could start your own playgroup. Hire a teenager in your area, or from the local High school to come in to your home once or twice a week, you won't even have to leave your house if you didn't want to. But, she could watch the kids and you could have a nap, quiet time, read a book, whatever you need to do. It could just be for an hour.
It's tough being a Mom, especially when you are on your own.
Hang in there.
2007-01-23 16:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by doodles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all if you can afford it put those babies in daycare at least once a week!!! This benefits them socially and you mentally. Second join your local churches mothers day out, they watch your children and you may meet some people that you can be friends with!!! Third tell your husband you need help, don't be afraid to ask...you two are a team and if ones out you both are!!! Good Luck I pray the best for you!!!
2007-01-23 16:21:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in the same boat....but with one kid. I would be going out of my mind with two. I don't know how you do it. My son is 16 months. What I do is when my hubby is off I go and do something alone. Even if it's just to take a walk or something simple. You won't be able to do this be what, once or twice a week? But you will feel better. I hate to say it but sometimes my hubby just has to come 2nd. I always put my son first. Alot of people wouldn't agree with me but I have one of those husbands who thinks that he can just mess up something just to make me clean it up. It's kinda like he just does it to punish me. It's hard staying at home with your kids but believe me, your not alone. Just hang in there!
2007-01-23 17:29:39 · answer #6 · answered by cinnycinda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the kids out to the park or to get some activity, it will make them less hyper in the house and plus you'll get some air as well.
even though your husband isnt home as much, still make yourself up every morning, just so you dont feel trapped. And when they nap, you take a nap too, but also be aware that its a break, not bed time.
2007-01-23 16:15:51 · answer #7 · answered by Laurellamags 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this is easier said then done but you need to take time for you. and how much or what you do is really individualized. I find being about to go grocery shopping alone with my mp3 playing my favourite songs does the trick for me.
2007-01-23 16:20:22 · answer #8 · answered by Just my opinion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
send them to daycare 1 or 2x a week go do things on your own for a little while take a break
2007-01-23 16:15:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a mommy and me class to go to.
2007-01-23 16:29:54 · answer #10 · answered by Proud Mother 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋