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Post by LED on May 25, 2017 8:18:03 GMT -6
I finally made my way over. I've got a 1 year old, R.
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Post by icedcoffee on May 25, 2017 8:27:55 GMT -6
Gonna use this for a minute to bitch and feel sorry for myself, so I can get over it lol. I'm sick. Headache, sinus congestion, sore throat, the works. Preggo, so cant take any of the super good meds. DD age 5 has PreK graduation tonight. The man is working on an out of town job, so it will just be me and DD age 4 attending (we live away from family). Times like these I realllllllly miss having family close. I have to somehow suck it up and suffer through it, because I am literally all she has tonight. Agh!
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kitev
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Post by kitev on May 25, 2017 8:42:20 GMT -6
Hello! I'm going to try and join in as much as possible since I've always been more of a lurker. I'm a new SHM of just a few weeks and still trying to find my footing. I have two kiddos with one on the way.
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NamasteBirches
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Post by NamasteBirches on May 25, 2017 8:54:27 GMT -6
Hi everyone. I'm a SAHM to a 2yo son. Add me to the list of little outside support. IL's are overseas and my family is 2-3 hours away and rarely visits. I feel like we're always expected to pick up everything and visit them despite my parents and step parents all being retired.I try to keep busy with mom groups and toddler activities but haven't really found my niche yet. We did MOPS this past "semester" and though the women were lovely it was not for me. Thinking about giving the local MOMs group a try next. well hello, I see that we have the same family. (just a few more hours to the distance for us) ughh
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Post by sexychairdontcare on May 25, 2017 12:47:38 GMT -6
::waves::
I have 3 kids I stay home with - ages 5,4, and almost 2!
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Post by sexychairdontcare on May 25, 2017 12:57:40 GMT -6
Hi everyone. I'm a SAHM to a 2yo son. Add me to the list of little outside support. IL's are overseas and my family is 2-3 hours away and rarely visits. I feel like we're always expected to pick up everything and visit them despite my parents and step parents all being retired. I try to keep busy with mom groups and toddler activities but haven't really found my niche yet. We did MOPS this past "semester" and though the women were lovely it was not for me. Thinking about giving the local MOMs group a try next. I'm in a local MOMS Club and I am glad I found it, it was just what I needed at the time and I like having the support of other at home moms. I hope you can find something that works for you! I also have a moms group that I love! I discovered them after I had my 2u2 and they totally saved my sanity!
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poppyc8
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Post by poppyc8 on May 25, 2017 13:00:45 GMT -6
Hi! I'll join you guys here. I'm a SAHM to a 4 year old boy and a almost 2 yr old girl. The first year was super hard with 2 under 3. I'm starting to enjoy it more now that DS is older.
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Post by sluttybigb00bz on May 25, 2017 14:19:06 GMT -6
Hi I'm a SAHM to 16 month old b/g twins.
I still consult part time to my previous employer. Mostly during naps or evenings.
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thorgi
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Post by thorgi on May 25, 2017 15:59:08 GMT -6
Just found this... I'm a SAHM to two boys, 4.5 and almost 2. I was a youth services librarian in my previous life.
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whatsit
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Post by whatsit on May 25, 2017 16:39:12 GMT -6
Oh hi.
I have a 19 month old boy and are currently TFAS. He keeps me pretty busy but I also volunteer with our local drama society and just joined a slo-pitch team.
H works shift work so SAH made more sense than me working part time M-F and only having 4 days off together a month.
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Post by honeylemon on May 25, 2017 17:53:35 GMT -6
Hi! I'll join you guys here. I'm a SAHM to a 4 year old boy and a almost 2 yr old girl. The first year was super hard with 2 under 3. I'm starting to enjoy it more now that DS is older. I agree with this. My younger two are 22 months apart and when the littlest was born I had 3 kids 4 and under. It was hard. Now that my youngest is 2, I feel like things are getting easier and I feel overwhelmed less. Of course, school is ending for the summer so ask me again in a few weeks when I have all three with me all day every day lol.
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Post by randomosity on May 25, 2017 19:03:46 GMT -6
Hey! I have 3 little ones: DD1, almost 6, DD2, just turned 4, and a 19 month old DS. I live in NJ and just try in vain to keep my house clean. I'm a part of my local MOPs group and I help run the group so that's always interesting. I do work a very very PT seasonal job but I still consider myself a SAHM 😉
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Post by younglove on May 25, 2017 19:13:26 GMT -6
Hello everyone! I stay home with my two girls, DD1 is 3 and DD2 is 18 months. Now that DD2 is getting older and wanting to interact more with big sister, I feel like it is starting to get easier.
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Post by elsiemae on May 25, 2017 19:48:59 GMT -6
Hi everyone. I'm a SAHM to a 2yo son. Add me to the list of little outside support. IL's are overseas and my family is 2-3 hours away and rarely visits. I feel like we're always expected to pick up everything and visit them despite my parents and step parents all being retired. I try to keep busy with mom groups and toddler activities but haven't really found my niche yet. We did MOPS this past "semester" and though the women were lovely it was not for me. Thinking about giving the local MOMs group a try next. I've had some luck finding different mommy groups and play dates through Meetup. We moved out of state a few years ago, and it was really helpful in building up a new support system.
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Post by Cornflakegirl on May 25, 2017 21:51:16 GMT -6
Hi everyone! I usually just post on my BMB so I am new to here and wanted to introduce myself. I am a mom to a 2yr boy and have been a SAHM for the last 5 months. We are about to start TTC and I don't plan on returning back to work until he (or they) are in school. It will probably be some sort of part time work. I love being home with him, I feel like I missed out on so much when he was little. I've been trying to venture out of my comfort zone and try to make some new mommy friends.
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nelzie
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Post by nelzie on May 27, 2017 21:31:20 GMT -6
Figured I would try to join in here too. I mostly SAH. I work prn (as needs) overnights as a nurse but I'm home with our two girls (4 & 1) the majority of the time.
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Post by auri on May 28, 2017 21:32:12 GMT -6
Hi! Lots of new faces over here. I have a 3 year old DD, and we are currently tfas. I live in TN and our immediate families live 16 hours away. DH does have some aunts and cousins that live nearby, but we normally only see them on holidays. I posted on SAHP at the other place, ttc, and I'm starting to post on the Geek board here.
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Post by dizzycooks on May 31, 2017 12:21:08 GMT -6
I will jump in too if you don't mind. ATM I sah with our 5, 3, and 1yo girls. I took a leave of absence from my job when our youngest was born and plan to be off another year and a half. We are currently undecided on a 4th and idk what that will do to my work situation. I work very pt at our gym for the discount and my sanity. 3 under 4 is no joke, but we all survived!
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NamasteBirches
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Post by NamasteBirches on Jun 4, 2017 13:37:21 GMT -6
I feel you. It's a weird spot to be in because I like being available for all his days off/field trips/conferences/snow days, etc but extra money sure would be nice. If only a lucrative legit online job would exist. Bahahaha It does if you want to do tech support. I do it for extra cash right now. tell me more
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Post by shawnspencer on Jun 4, 2017 20:33:34 GMT -6
Hi. I stay home with my 3 year old DD. We are currently ttc. I feel like I'm slowly losing my mind trying to come up with things to engage and entertain her. Wheeee.
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Post by cherrytomato on Jun 6, 2017 7:58:34 GMT -6
Hi All! I've been a sahm for 5 years now. Dh and I have 2 boys. #1 is 9 and #2 is 4. We moved closer to my parents a year ago when DH changed jobs and started traveling for work 75% of the month. We knew I would need more help and support with him being gone so much. It's been so great having them close. Looking forward to getting to know everyone
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Post by beachbum22 on Jun 19, 2017 13:54:50 GMT -6
Hope y'all don't mind if I resurrect this thread.
SAHM to DD 14month old. I'm another member of the no family support club.
We're in Arizona. My family lives on the other side of the country on the east coast, and DH's family is at least a 6 hour drive away.
It was really hard without support when my daughter was a newborn, but it's much easier now.
My current struggles are 1. reminding myself to play/interact with her one-on-one more, and 2. to try to get out of the house once in awhile. Being an introvert homebody doesn't help 😄
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dyork
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Post by dyork on Jun 21, 2017 6:13:06 GMT -6
Is it okay if I jump in here too? I was never on this board on TCF, but I'm a SAHM now. I've got a 20month old and a 7month old.
Our families live a good 2hrs away (which isn't terrible), so we can get some help once in a while.
I have the same concerns as some of you about going back to work once the kids are older. I fee like I'm in a weird "figure out my life" stage and I'm not a fan.
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Post by punkypower on Jun 24, 2017 7:57:09 GMT -6
I'm s SAHM to an 11 1/2 year old. In my small circle it isn't uncommon and I think also for our area to continue after the DC are in school. I love the ability to volunteer and be there as needed for DS and DH. While I was at my last job for almost 10 years, I never had a career. I wouldn't mind a WFH job.
What helped me get through the younger years is finding a mothers group. When DS was 6 months old I joined StrollerFit-Stroller Strides is the same thing. Through that I found our mothers group. Ladies I'm still friends with. Just getting out in general is great. Mall play areas, parks, children's museums, libraries. Local classes for babies.
I'm painfully shy. But I forced myself to get out there for DS. There were plenty of times I barely spoke but eventually it got better.
Also I found if DS was cranky at home, getting out was best. Going to the mall got me out and usually helped calm him. And making DH take him on a walk when he got home-this was done daily when DS was a baby.
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Post by ajetter on Jun 29, 2017 5:07:12 GMT -6
I've been awake in the middle of the night on the regular lately, so I'm finding more boards to jump around to.
I have three girls. 7,4, and almost 2. With a rainbow hopefully making their appearance in January. I've stayed at home since my first was born, but just recently became a Beautycounter consultant. I hate selling stuff, but I believe in the company, their products are great, and I wanted a discount. So I guess we'll see where that goes.
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Post by momofboys on Jul 5, 2017 13:32:31 GMT -6
Hi! I have two boys 1 and 2. Some days I think I'm doing great at the mom thing, other times I have no idea what I'm doing!
To have a little me time I started selling usborne books. I never thought I would do direct sales, but the extra money is nice!
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Post by icedtee on Jul 10, 2017 13:07:53 GMT -6
Jumping in if that's ok! I currently SAH with DS1 who is 2 and DS2 who is 5 months. Now that we are out of the newborn stage, I'm trying to structure our days a bit more and get over some social anxiety about joining local mom groups and activities. Looking forward to getting to know you all a bit more!
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Post by tburdin2013 on Jul 11, 2017 5:04:49 GMT -6
Jumping in here! I'm a SAHM to my 16 month old daughter and 6.5 year old son. He has just started a summer recreation program at the school 4 days a week until August 10th, hallelujah! This kid really knows how to drive some one bat shit crazy We are now officially TTC #3 and I think I am legit crazy (my husband does too lol) for wanting a 3rd haha. My 16 month old was originally going to be our last, and then she was born and I couldn't say "yep, we're done" just yet
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