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Definitely not just you. I've been a SAHM since my daughter was born. And I keep telling myself it's not that different and why am I struggling so much. But it really is, we always went out multiple times a week for both her and my needs. It is very hard and I feel bad for my babe, because some days feel normal and we do lots and some I just sit while she does her own things and I feel bad. We are all just doing our best out here mama. I have to say I'm glad I'm not alone in my feelings.
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Is anyone else having a difficult time right now with being quarantined with a baby? I’ve been a sahm for about a year now but since all this stuff started happening I just feel so isolated and alone all the time and I’m running out of things to do with my baby everyday. It might be a little harder right now because he’s extra clingy and whiny and he wants to be held all the time. Usually it’s not too bad because he loves being outside so we’ll go sit in the grass or go on walks but currently it’s raining and will be raining for the next 5 days straight and so I’m starting to lose it. I’ll come up with activities and he’s entertained for about 3 minutes and I’m already just frustrated at being alone a lot and for the first time since having him I’m starting to feel depressed and like I don’t know what to do. Just seeing if I’m in this sad little boat alone right now...
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My maternity leave ended a week and a half ago, and immediately I was put on “work from home”. So I work while she naps and a bit at night, and i miss being able to get things done around the house while she sleeps. I wish I could just do nothing for a few hours! It’s exhausting.I’m going to ask my husband to watch her for a few hours this weekend and I’m going to take a long drive alone. He’s essential so he’s still gone most of the time.
You are definitely not alone. My LO started this quarantine with a stomach bug, he pooped through his clothes at least 3 times a day for almost a week and it was rough. Then both me and my husband got it 😅 Then we were all better for about a week, then he caught a virus called roseola (fever for a few days then a whole body rash, it doesn’t seem to bother him though and it’s supposed to clear up on its own) so he’s been very whiney and clingy and I’m starting to lose it. Thank god it isn’t disrupting his sleep schedule, nap time and bed time are keeping me (mostly) sane. His birthday is Saturday and I am DEVASTATED that we aren’t able to have a party. We both really need a break and having family over (they all live 4+ hours away so we don’t see them often) would be a huge help.
I totally feel this. I'm a SAHM too and we would go to the library, take walks, go to the store just to walk around some times and go out to lunch once a week. Now I'm pregnant, I can't go grocery shopping at all. All we can do is go out for walks. My son is getting sooo annoyed. Can't swing in the park anymore. It sucks. I mean it is better than not being sick but he is tired of seeing just my husband and I. He LOVES my mom but she is a hospital worker and hasn't come over in a month or so. He does face time but its not the same. Now she is sick and waiting on results. We think it is just allergies but they tested her anyway. Either way this whole thing is awful and I can't wait for it to be over!
I go back and forth, some days I’m fine and some days I just cry. The whole staying at home and not seeing anyone except the people you live with thing is very hard. My daughter is also really whiny and I think it’s because she’s bored. I plan different activities for her all the time, but she doesn’t seem interested. She used to going to daycare 3 days a week and to my parents house one day a week. She’s used to change of scenery. I’m incredibly stressed because I still have a job and am expected to work from home, but without childcare it’s impossible. I try to give my daughter things to play with so I can work on my computer but all she wants to do is climb on me and try to steal my mouse and stop me from typing. It’s a game to her. You’re not alone. This is hard for everyone.
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