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Before I had my son, I was a school teacher. I've stayed home with him for 17 months, since he was born. So much happens the first year, they keep you very busy. Now that he's older though, I feel really lonely and bored a lot. I need to make sure we stay busy with activities outside of the home. If you stay in the house all day, I promise, you will go crazy! Work around your child's nap times and try to plan activities most days of the week. Good luck everyone!

Answered by countrymomtobe {117}
3/1/2010 4:49:32 PM

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I am worried about this as well. I am expecting my first, and while working from home, I am already lonely. I know the first few months will be all about adjusting and I will be wrapped up in the baby, but I am so worried that I will become stressed and even depressed because I will begin to feel jealous of the life I used to have, being able to come and go as I please.

yes i do feel that way, and then i begin to feel bad for feeling that way because this was the life i wanted i wanted my children. but i also know that i need some down time as well. - Regina 3/1/2010 8:02:09 PM | Flag

Answered by lynnm {110}
3/1/2010 6:38:11 PM

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What is SAHM's?

Sahm is short for Stay at home moms. - Regina 3/22/2010 2:38:35 PM | Flag

Answered by NanRos {109}
3/1/2010 6:45:31 PM

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SAHM means- Stay at Home Mom.

Answered by stayathomemom {104}
3/1/2010 7:03:16 PM

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Find other stay at home mom's in your area and plan play dates to keep yourself and other mom's from feeling lonely! Interacting with other babies at a young age may also be great for your babies mental development.

This is a great idea, we have a group that gets together every Monday. - Almostsupermom 3/15/2010 10:24:34 PM | Flag

Also look for story times, a gym that offers child care, or classes for both of you. - CherylM 3/23/2010 6:02:02 PM | Flag

Answered by nsrush83 {79}
3/8/2010 4:41:12 PM

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I have been a SAHM for a little over 3 years and love it. I dont really get bored or depressed. We go places 2 or 3 days a week. To friends house (who also had kids) to play, to the park. To a restuarant with a play area, the park (if the weather is good)...you can find things to do. Alot of local libraries have story time and things like that.

Good suggestions. Thanks! - BBmama11 3/9/2010 12:39:49 AM | Flag

I love staying home with my daughter, too. :) Getting out sometimes can definitely offset the everyday routine in a pleasant way. - mrsmurch 3/31/2010 6:13:06 PM | Flag

Answered by peanutsmom {26}
3/11/2010 6:57:45 AM

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Um, what life? Sometimes its frustrating, but I'm glad that I stay home.

I agree, lots of moms would love to stay home! - Homall 3/24/2010 4:55:16 PM | Flag