I have this 1yo son. He keeps crying for food. At the same time, i have so many jobs to deal with. I don't think i can take care of him and my jobs at the same time. But i don't prefer either hiring a baby sitter. What should i do to my baby?"
2007-09-06 04:06:40 · 43 answers · asked by kevu's mom 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
maybe you can try and find a mother's helper, there usally young teenagers that you pay very little to help you at home while your there with taking care of your kids. leaving you to do the more complicated stuff.
2007-09-06 05:00:31 · answer #1 · answered by mummiefroggie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your son is your #1 priority. Feed him, play with him and then he will allow you time throughout the day to do your work. Best time to do work is while baby is sleeping or entertained elsewhere but never during mealtimes. You can put him in the highchair with finger foods to eat and do some work (like paperwork and stuff or even phonecalls) as long as you are in the same room with him. There are ways to be a mom and work at home you just have to find the balance but either way your son is first before any job. You can always get another job, you can't just give up on your son. If you feel it is to a point where you need to work and you need a break from your son you are going to have to look into either a babysitter or family members to help you out or maybe a friend to keep him busy.
2007-09-06 04:15:47 · answer #2 · answered by momof3boys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, how many of you people have had kids? It's a very real problem, you have to pay attention to your child but what about the washing-up, cleaning the toilet, even making food. Some kids nap all the time but others are constantly alert. You try and do the housework the few times when they are sleeping and then you are even more exhausted. At a year they are getting a bit heavy to carry round when you work. They are starting to walk and it is not responsible just to leave them in another room while you do the ironing. They are too young to 'help'. And most housework involves dangers - hot iron, cleaning stuff - which they will grab. A friend of mine had this problem and paid a babysitter then realised that was really stupid - you need to pay a CLEANER and then you get the time with your baby that is so important at this age. Best of all get a relative to help but not everyone is that lucky. Another possibility is to get a playpen, so for example you can hoover and they can see you, but they can't put their fingers in the way.
Anyway, at the end of the day the washing up will always be there but babies grow up really quickly, so try and ignore the mess and enjoy your child.
2007-09-06 04:26:17 · answer #3 · answered by judipod 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are u a single parent? If not where is the daddy? Do u have family you can take him to so you can catch up on the things you need to do? Then make time for everything you need to do that wont be so ovewhelming in the future?
I am a sahm and I do not get breaks, my husband works two full time jobs, I work at home all day and take care of my daughter myself. I do not have family or friends close to me, but I dont get overwhelmed, I deal with her before anything else. When she naps I take care of my stuff. When she is awake it is her time. I have been with my daughter 24/7 for the last 9 months. You seem to have alot going on and taking things one at a time and being patient will be worth it in the long run. Take a breather and know that one day it wont be that hard.
2007-09-06 04:19:16 · answer #4 · answered by livinlife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the "NANNY"! Just kiddin, you need to reorganize yourself. It's a trick called Multi-tasking. It is a balancing act between reality and insanity. Many a good woman have failed at it. But you can do it, I think you need some me time. I'm sure you love your child as much as anyone else on here, but reality is reality. Get someone to just take the child for a little while or even a daycare once a week just for your own sanity. It is something you need to do for yourself so you can do everything else for everybody else!!!!!! Nothing wrong with it. God didn't intend for women to go out and bring home the bacon he made us to cook it & take care of the house and baby's. Not do it all! Today is so hectic and you have no time to enjoy life, your kids, your marriage, and the simple things, so we do what we have to do and don't feel bad about it! Slow down, trying to be SUPERWOMAN will make you old really quick!
2007-09-06 04:10:52 · answer #5 · answered by char__c is a good cooker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are to busy to take care of your baby, then why did you have one to begin with? Sounds like you either give the child up for adoption for parents who will have the time or make the time themselves. Otherwise you need to make the child the priority before the other so called jobs. A child should be your #1 JOB!
2007-09-09 09:45:56 · answer #6 · answered by cnored9528 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should leave the jobs and take care of the baby. Wait to do all that stuff until the baby is taking a nap. Slip some work in while the baby is happily playing in a secured and baby proof area of the house. I know it can be stressful but you'll find a way to balance everything. We all do.
2007-09-06 04:13:45 · answer #7 · answered by itgurl79 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well think you have to give up some of your jobs i know it would be hard but you have to put your son first or hire a baby sitter you have to do what good for you and your family
2007-09-06 04:54:52 · answer #8 · answered by A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your "jobs"?? Plural? What the heck is going on there that you are taking care of your baby (full-time job #1) and you have at least 2 other jobs to do?
You need to make your son your priority by placing him with someone who can take care of him....be it daycare or adoption or you (quitting at least all the jobs except a part-time one you can do while he's sleeping)!
2007-09-06 04:13:04 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well you don't want to end up like Britney Spears. My advice - your son takes priority before anything else in your life. That's just a fact.
Sit down and make a list of your daily routine and the things you must fulfill. Cut eveything out that seems less important.
2007-09-06 04:15:15 · answer #10 · answered by celestial316 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Too busy to take care of your kid?! That is crazy! We all wish we could just stay home and take care of our kids, but most of us can't. Sure most of us have jobs, but we find a way to be sure our kids needs are met as well. If you are just too busy, call a friend or family member to help you with some of your jobs or with child care. chances are if you ask for som help you will get it. If you can't get some sort of help maybe you should give up your littl boy. I am sure there is someone out there who will love him enough to care for him if you don't.
2007-09-06 04:15:30 · answer #11 · answered by j_lynn_griff 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋