SAHM Motivations

I'm a stay at home mom to a 22 month old and a 10 month old. It drives me crazy. I feel like everything is wash rinse and repeat. The only non constant in my life is the interaction with strangers on the internet via forums. How do you stay sane? I'd go crazy with five kiddos.

I get that same way all the time. I am a SAHM of 5 as well. I have always felt that most of my problem was due to finances and lack of a vehicle and social life. We currently have 1 car, which my husband takes to work, so I'm basically stuck in the house all the time. I don't have friends to come visit with me or help out. My only escape is the internet. There are times I go full force into making sure my house is always clean and the meals are perfect. Then I go the complete opposite and it takes a lot of effort just to do the dishes. Right now I'm in a slump. I just wanna spend all my time on the computer and nothing else. I will break free in another week or so, that's the way it always goes.

I do! I am a 24 year old stay at home mom of a 4 year old boy. 18 months old girl and 3 month old girl. Life just gets so predictable and mundane. Although I am constantly busy, I crave a little spontaneity, or something that doesnt involve, diapers, spitup, or kids. Dont get me wrong, I love me kids, and I love being with them all the time, but I need some adult interaction, I can feel my IQ dwindling, because I am never truly challenged. I read kids books, I talk with children. It is hard emotionally that is for sure! =)

I'm a SAHM of a 3 year old boy and 36 weeks pregnant with my second boy. I sometimes, ok well alot, get the I dont wanna's but then I look at my son and figure, if I dont, then who will. Then there are some days I say the heck with it and do only what I have to, to make sure he's looked after and then take the rest of the time for me :)

I just got one and I go crazy some days. I don't have a good answer as I spend time here to unwind at nap time and now at bedtime. I try to get out of the house atleast everyother day otherwise I really lose my motivation to do anything.

Hi, I'm a SAHM of 4 kids. I think everyone gets down and tired about it. I think at times like that we need to think about how blessed we are we can be at home with them. We have the most important job in their lives, we are molding their lives, it is so important what we do. We are not letting someone else raise them. We are raising them and I think that is so important. Nobody but you knows the values you want to instill in your kids. Thanks for the question. Made me look for the good in what I do, and motivate myself =)

well, I have a 10 month old and Im a SAHM... I joined a group that's on both myspace and cafemom.... we go on playdates a few X's a week and we have a lot of fun! The kids have fun too :P

It's such a blessing to be able to stay home and care for your own children! I had my two older children who are now 3 & 4 1/2 in daycare and various preschools and at those times I always regretted not being able to spend more time with them. I had to re-teach them good habits because they picked up so many bad ones at school - and then it was always rushing to feed and bathe them once we made it home and then a little quality time and bedtime! I felt so bad for not spending time with them. When I had my son who is now 6 months old, I made the decision to stay at home and leave a really great job! I never regret making that decision. Finances have been tight and some days are really tough - and I think about going back to work and being around "grown ups", but those are just during those tough days. All in all - I just remember how I felt when I was working and what a blessing it has been to stay at home with my kids and actually raise them myself and that is what keeps me motivated and happy! You're doing a great job! Try to find fun things to do with them - go to parks, the local library, play dates! It's tough if you stay indoors all day.