Stay home mom question?

it sounds like you are getting depressed. i have depression - but i have a two year old keeping me on my toes. you should see your doctor and he might prescribe something. or go for walks to let your mind wonder while you exercise.

join the crowd sister.I've been to the doctor and everything because I thought there was a medical reason why .I found that if I say to myself I'll get three things done today than that gets done and then some. it has helped. I don't know about you but I get frustrated because I feel like it is all dumped on me. I didn't mind it when the kids were little but now that they are teenagers it's like give me a break.I have had to give the speech that I'm not the only one living in the house and they need to pitch in.that means dishes,learning to cook and do laundry my sister in law was in college and didn't know how to run the washer and could only make ramon noodles and corn.I refuse to send my kids out on their own not knowing how to take care of themselves so if this is how I teach them it takes a load off of me.go for a check up to rule out any medical problem. then let your teenager know that he will have to pick up a few more duties[the hubby too].it really isn't a bad idea since they don't teach home ec any more in high school.and finally I'd find something to do that I enjoy and get involved.I have a friend that quilts and goes to quilting class once a week.it's okay to have a home that looks a little lived in just because you are a stay at home mom doesn't mean that the house has to look like it came out of a magazine.for the record I never get up with a plan. that's just plain crazy because you are putting yourself on a time line.try the three things deal and watch how much you really get done.dusting and vacuumming one room and cleaning the bathroom for example and before you know it laundry is started if not done another roomed picked up and supper planned if not started.don't put your goals so high that you can't complete what you want to start and finish.oh and take a nap or spend an hour with a book if you need to rest.as for the job they have figured out if a stay at home mom got paid she would make 122,000 per year so yes even though you are home and not punching a time clock you are still working.

Hi. I am not a mom yet, but I am 23 weeks pregnant and I am on medical leave due to gestational hypertension. Anyways, I have been off work for a month and a half now and I will be staying at home once baby is born and I am also finding it extremely hard to shift from going to school full-time and working basically full-time as well to almost nothing. Anyways, I am finding that if I get up in the morning and have a shower and get dressed it is a routine that gets me motivated for the day. I have made a list of cleaning and other things that need to get done around the house weekly and then I work on a couple of items a day, then I allow myself some TV/internet time and now with the weather actually be good, I head outside and water my flowers or just sit in the shade with a good book.

If you give yourself a routine during the day, then it makes it easier to get motivated. Also, try and go out with a friend or family member at least once during the week and then on weekends, try and make sure that you and your partner or son (or as a family) can do an outing together that is fun for everyone and can get you out of the house.

I know how hard it is to go from working to trying to be the home maker...but it will get better/easier once you figure out what works for you and your family.

You know, I wish I had someone like you sticking up for me. Some days I will slack a little bit cause I have worked so hard the other days I have to give myself that break. I have a 3 yr old and 2 yr old with another on the way so I get exhausted easily. My husband complains that i need to be cleaning when the kids nap instead of napping with them. But you know what. The house isn't PERFECT, but dishes are done, I have a plan for dinner, the laundry is done, ect. My house is clean and sanitized and I feel that even though I know he goes to a hard job for 10 hrs a day I have a hard job here to. Yeah I get more breaks to sit on the computer for awhile. But I keep my butt moving on other stuff most of the day. I wish my 16 yr old brother was as smart as you. He wont pick his own laundry off the floor and both of my parents still work. You are going to be a wonderful husband and father someday! Just don't rush it! Enjoy your single life for a bit after high school or at least don't marry for awhile. I don't regret it but some days I wished I had let myself party a bit before I settled down. Tell your mom many people out there are rooting for her! And way to go to you for helping her out. Your dad should do it sometimes too. ( I have to admit that my husband can be a big help on Sunday's if he isn't fishing.)

First of all, forget June Clever, that was a show. What's wrong with sleeping late if that's what you want to do? Your plan for the day doesn't have to be identical to everyone else's.

The quicker chores are done the less time you have to worry about them. Less is best, especially when you hate to clean. The less you have the less you have to clean. Complete jobs in a timely manner and then you will have as much time you want to waste or sleep.

You're not bad if you don't follow a jump start morning routine. Be careful not to put more pressure on yourself then necessary.

Start your day with a workout. It gives you energy and ideas.