How do you handle the stress of being a mom?

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As I am on the verge of becoming a new mommy, I want to know what the best way to handle the stress is? What do you moms do?

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I had it easy when my daughter was born. She popped out, cried for 10 minutes and said ok, that's enough, nap time. She slept through the night from day one, slept through feedings, slept through dirty diapers. A tornado could go through her room and she'd sleep right through it. Sometimes I'd have to check her just to make sure she was alive. But now, at the age of 5, I hide in a dark corner where she can't find me, take some deep breaths, cry, scream, whatever. I collect myself and get right back to it. Wine....wine helps too.

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I truly find it no more stressful than a work day: good moments, irritating moments but it's not in our control. I go to kickboxing every night and beat a bag😂

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Long walks, venting occasionally on here (or with other gfs), and a relaxing bath.

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Honestly I really didn't feel stressed out when my son was a baby. That's the easy time!! They can't move around or run away or talk back!! Now that he's four it's much more stressful. I usually just try to get a break from him for awhile. He goes to preschool two days a week in the morning and my parents usually take him for an afternoon once a week. That's usually when I try to relax.

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You drink! Lol jkjk

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Go to the book store and walk around, bake, read, take a bath, paint my nails...

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Relax when they rest! I dont do it every time but if my kiddos wearing me out when she crashes I'll zonk out on the couch have a snack (without having to share!) And watch something or even nap. The laundry will still be there when you get to it but it won't suck so bad after a break.

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Newborns: really do nap as much as you want when the baby naps, don't stress about things like the laundry not getting done... put your wellbeing before those things! It's ok to feel overwhelmed. If you feel like your reaching your breaking point, it's ok to put your baby in their crib and walk outside for 10 minutes to re-center yourself. Don't feel guilty for taking care of yourself! You can't take care of someone else if you're not taking care of yourself too, so make this a priority! Learn to forgive yourself, and others, and know mistakes WILL be made... just learn from them. And yes, get a babysitter and take those date nights. ☺

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Walks, date night, even sitting outside by yourself for a few minutes help. At least with me they did. Do try to take time to yourself. Just yourself after baby comes. I wanted to rip my hair out after a year. Lol. A nice haircut while someone watched my daughter was good enough for me

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Long walks! With baby or without :)

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