dont get me wrong I love my baby and love being able to be at home with her. But I am soo bored. I dont require much sleep and my baby sleeps for a long stretch so I am able to get all my housework done in time to have plenty of freetime during the day. Not only that but I am young and my whole life has changed. I've gone from a working woman who made good money(I was a waitress), with lots of friends to a stay at home mom with no money and no more friends since my life is soo different from theirs. Any suggestions for me? How do I keep from going crazy?! Every day is the same! Help
2007-05-16 07:54:45 · 22 answers · asked by Ruby Tuesday 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Having a baby and being at home, leaving your friends and workplace is a great change. It takes some getting used to, but it seems that you are handling yourself pretty well. If I were you, get some magazines (Parent) or newspapers and search the ads for other "stay at home" parents. You can find lots of things to do with other mothers like yourself. You might even form some kind of "Mothers Day Out" for yourselves. You might also consider this time to take some classes online. You have many opportunties to improve your financial and educational potential and have fun doing it. Congratulations on the new baby. Your life has changed but it has changed for the better and more complete.
2007-05-16 08:06:25 · answer #1 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a stay at home mom, is it because the father does't want you to work anymore? He should be giving you money to do things with the baby during the day. Look at it as your pay for taking care of his child.
Go visit family or go shopping with friends and take the baby with you.
Have your man watch the baby -- if he doesn't want to after a little plea, then get a job, save money and leave the pr_ck. He should understand that it's a full-time job watching a baby and you need a break, maybe once a week. Good luck!!
2007-05-16 08:05:44 · answer #2 · answered by Roni F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hire a person to stay with the baby sometimes and go out, you had a very active life so it's essential for you. Meet friends every now and then. Invite friends to your house when nobody else can be with the baby. Prepare surprises for your hustband, this way you'll put creativity to work, make a nice pleasant surprise and also use some free time.
If you get someone to stay with the baby a few hours every day, get a part-time job. That would be best!
2007-05-16 08:01:54 · answer #3 · answered by larissa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have thought about that before you decided to mess around. Now you have to pay the consequences.
Yes you love your baby I do not question that as for your friends that don't understand because they are carefree, well, that is because they are not sleeping around and if they are they are using protection.
Your job now is that baby.Not going out to party anymore. You have to be the teacher,Doctor, nanny, and mentor. If you do not think you can do that, then why did you have this baby in the first place???
Every day will be the same and be glad of it for now because before you know it that baby will be up and walking and getting into things and you will have no time even to go to the bathroom by yourself.
the free time that you have right now, learn to do a craft or read. There is alot that you can be doing from your home while the baby is asleep. redecoration is one of them. you can also take a correspondence course.
Stop complaining that your bored. THere are plenty of people who wish they had what you have right now.
2007-05-16 08:16:35 · answer #4 · answered by shadow_watt 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The next time you go to the grocery store or your local municipal building look on the bulletin board to see if there are meetings of young mothers you could join. You could also take some night classes at your local community college (photography - for great pictures of your new family, a foreign language, sign language, or a physical education class to lose baby weight or get into great shape - they are inexpensive and fun) just for fun while your husband bonds with the baby one night a week. You could put the baby in her stroller and walk through the park and see if you meet any other new moms. Join a mommy and me exercise class. Use your mind and think of what would stimulate you while you are caring for your baby and then try to find ways to access it. Good luck and God Bless.
2007-05-16 08:07:06 · answer #5 · answered by tersey562 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you continued your education, you would benefit in many ways (long and short term). You'd have the chance to be around other adults, you'd have something to challenge and stimulate your brain, you'd have materials to study while your baby sleeps, and you'd be better able to support yourself and take care of your daughter should you ever need to do so. Situations change quickly in life. Your baby's father could potentially die, leave or become disabled. Think long term and do what you feel would be in you and your child's best interest. Financial assistance is available for college or trade school--just taking a couple of courses would get you on the right path. It's up to you to change your life. Good Luck
2007-05-16 08:03:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get a hobby, and possibly start an at home business. What interests do you have? Buying and Selling on Ebay is a fun way to spend sometime and make some money. I'm sure you can come up with something good to do with your time though, if you just take a while to think about what you like and what you're good at. If you tell me your interests I can try and help more.
2007-05-16 07:59:44 · answer #7 · answered by cuteness 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about taking up a hobby? Or try writing, you may be good at it...
Or start taking your baby for walks to the park on a nice sunny day, let her sleep on a blanket in the shade while you read...
Other mothers may be in the same boat and you may meet them there in the park..
And on that note, there are many groups for Moms that meet during the day where you can chat about your kids and make friends...Good Luck...
2007-05-16 08:55:45 · answer #8 · answered by Innisfil g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can go to work part time and have a relative take care of your baby for the few hours a week you work. You can get an extra dollar and break the boredom.
2007-05-16 08:00:52 · answer #9 · answered by auntkarendjjb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join a club and have someone baby sit your baby for atleast an hour a day.. It gets you out and since your baby is sleeping a long time it won't do any harm and you will meet new people =) Good Luck x
2007-05-16 07:58:54 · answer #10 · answered by Ache Will Do B-) ! 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋