What are we doing???

FTM who is now a SAHM that just left a very fast paced and busy full time job, what are we doing to not go stir crazy at home? How are we staying busy ?

Also will say that it’s just me and baby girl at home most of the time, fiancé works out of town.

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I go to baby groups near me occasionally or try to get out with friends for a coffee and day out with the kids when I can x

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Did you have any hobbies when you were younger that you loved doing? Maybe now is the time to reconnect with some of those:)

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At the moment i will be the single mum SAHM as i not in a relationship. I would google playgoups and children classes to have your child/ren be entertained and make new friends.

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honestly my baby is so clingy and never stops moving and never naps so all day long i am his personal entertainer. God forbid some laundry needs to be done or i need to cook myself food…🫠🥲😂

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Baby groups if you feel comfortable doing that

Take up a new hobby or spend more time on one you already have

Depending on baby's age, try different types of play. I got a tuff tray off Amazon so we can do water play, messy play, etc

I made a tiktok account posting quotes with backgrounds I designed on canva, it's just something for me to focus on sometimes
I've downloaded a couple apps that pay you to play games

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I turned being a SAHM to a Job. I created A Home Binder with every I want done in the house a split it throughout the week and check them off. I also meal plan our dinner for the week. You can personalized your binder to your liking! I have set days we go to the park, library, and groups.

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Same but time to be a kid again

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There’s so much to be done,where to start.
Exercise
Bake
Cook something different every 2 days
Clean
Wash curtains
Go to libraries
Mommy n me
Play grounds
Museum of children
Swimming
Take a bath with your baby
Read a book

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I would love to know as well

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I have a library app on my phone and listen to the audiobooks, or borrow books digitally so if I ever get nap trapped I have something “productive” to do. I borrow a lot of parenting books, motivation, and learn new skills. Also found some online free courses to “upgrade” my resume while at home and not working. I actually LOVE doing this as there’s a wide range from upgrading computer skills to baking bread and picking up a new hobby. I’ve also taken the time to learn how to cook better meals, learn a few techniques and master recipes.
A more social thing to do is join a book club, many towns have a mom group or morning play time for young ones where you can connect with local parents, libraries usually host a variety of activities for different ages whether for you or your child(ren). Go to a park regularly, even if it’s just pushing your babe in a stroller if they’re too young for the playground. You’re bound to meet some other regulars there to connect with.

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Unhappy in new marriage

I got married in July it was perfect could asked for it any better. We’ve been together for 9 years and recently he’s distant on his phone all the time and feel neither of us make an effort. I’ve given up he doesn’t contribute to the jobs around the house and pays for nothing for our I son. He has a major debt problem which he’s working on and mental heath problems recently. So I’m un well worst I’ve ever felt plus think I might be very early pregnant. He not supported me shouted at me in middle of night as I couldn’t breathe so was making noise he screamed at me and said I’m selfish for not sleeping on the sofa. Eventually I went on the sofa couldn’t be in the same room as him. This morning I can’t even stand up I’m so dizzy and unwell but he asked me to get our son ready as he was too busy. Then he just left with our son to take him to my sisters. No goodbye nothing I addressed this and he just said what do I expect he doesn’t want to talk to me as he’s tired and it’s my fault he said I’ve caused this on purpose as I’ve called in sick so I can sleep all day and he has to work.

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For mums who have moved forward with a non-mol, can you please share things you wish you knew when you submitted, or things you faced after they were served the order. Our son is a toddler, but I don't think I can continue doing the drop -offs after he's been served and am just so scared of how he will react. I hate confrontation and just want peace but feel like if I wanted peace then I wouldn't provoke him by taking him to court, which to be honest is a last resort for me.

I want to stop being scared, and I wouldn't be able to cope if he were to take my son away from him because its something he could do just to spite me.

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