Becoming a Stay-at-Home Mom (suddenly)
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Get outside as much as possible I love being home personally. I couldn’t imagine working while raising a child I’ve been home since I was 17 wks pregnant with my now 2 yr old. We go for walks, play in the playground, go swimming, and do chores together.
The administration is also introducing major benefits to those staying home with their kids. I'd look into that 💯 🔥 I used to be Active Duty and my husband rescued me! 🙏🏼 Like you I was suddenly a stay at home wife. Now mother and have one coming along the way. I love it. The world is your oyster! my advice is whatever you do, take much pride in it. I have learned to cook excellently, clean immaculately, sew, design clothes, design and decorate my home, paint my own wall art, and I am crafting my baking and hosting skills. I take pride in homeschooling my kiddos too and they help me. I have a good routine for being so pregnant but that will change after I give birth. 💯 I can't workout right now but I intend to start my body recomposition soon afterwards 😊
I have no advice, just here to wish you the best of luck; this is my biggest fear as I’ve always worked as well, I don’t know how I would handle being a SAHM. There are times I wish I had more time to spend with my child so hopefully I’d be able to embrace it as an opportunity, but I can only imagine what a struggle it would be finding my purpose and identity again outside of being a mother. Good luck momma, you’ll do great ❤️
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Leaving the house often, which is hard because I am a total introvert. Library, zoo, museum, playground, walk around the neighborhood, visits to family, the mall, target. Whatever is available around you.
This has been one of my favorite posts and threads—your responses have had me laughing and crying in the best way. Your encouragement, tips, and tricks mean the world to me! I’m planning to keep a lot of the routine my boy had with his nanny—exploring different parks, trails, and libraries nearby most days. But for the second half of the day… well, I guess I’ll have to get a little creative! As I get bigger, I know I might need more help from a nanny or family member, but we’ll see how far I can get on my own. Putting my career on hold is terrifying, but I’m hoping I can jump back into the workforce after maternity leave. And if not, finding a great part-time gig would be amazing, too. Honestly, I’m feeling both excited and a little scared, but I guess that’s just part of the journey! Thanks again for all your wisdom and support—I appreciate you all so much! ❤️
It’s definitely hard being a stay at home mum, I work part time but self employed so no adult interaction but when it’s just me and my son I try to get him out, go to toddler groups to keep socialising and seeing other adults. Going for walks is how I keep fit and did yoga at home before being pregnant again. For cooking and cleaning I involve my son, he likes to help push the hoover along (even though it doesn’t need it!) and I give him a clean cloth when cleaning surfaces so he can be involved. For food he helps with preparing and mixing. Everything takes longer but it helps them learn, they just want to be involved! Sensory play is great too, it’s great for learning with little ones and can keep them entertained for a while so you can have a bit of a breather! I’m 36 weeks now so I’m struggling a lot but my son who is 3 is gentle with me and knows I struggle to keep up so he goes at my pace (mostly 😅)