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June 26, 2009 at 9:36 pm · Filed under moms, mom
Pregnancy is one of the most amazing experiences that a woman will go through in her lifetime. It is a time when only the mom and baby get to bond through everyday movements. A mother can learn a lot about her baby during this time. It will amaze you at how much you will already know about your baby when he or she gets here. For example, you will begin to notice that they move at the same time everyday even after they are born.
Once your baby is born, you are going to need a lot of sleep. Do not feel the need to accept company once you return home. It is okay to allow for a few days for and baby to adjust to being home. It is important that you do what you feel is necessary to make things as normal as possible. If you feel that company would be too much stress, then just explain to your family and friends that you need a little more rest. They will understand especially the ones that have been where you are.
A new baby is going to be very needy. You are going to find that you will spend most of your time just trying to meet those needs. If at all possible, you should leave all other house work to your husband, partner, or family that may be staying with you. The baby and you are the most important people right now. This does not meant that you should take advantage of the situation. You should appreciate and thank all the people that are there to help you. It will make a huge difference in the response if you need help later on.
Once you are settled you may notice that you are extremely emotional. I bet you thought that would end with the pregnancy. Well, think again because you are more likely to be even more emotional now. This is completely normal. You should not be worry unless you are prone to depression and it has lasted for more than 3 weeks. The baby blues generally starts around the second or third week that you are home. If you notice that you are feeling like you want to hurt yourself or the baby get help immediately. Otherwise, you should just let yourself have a long, good cry and have a little me time. This will make you feel a little bit better. Just remember that it gets better every day.
June 25, 2009 at 9:36 pm · Filed under working moms, stay at home moms, work at home moms, moms, mom
Everyday a baby is born into this world, and everyday a woman is made into a mother. Once this sets in that you are now a new mom, it will seem that you could never possibly leave your child in the care of someone else. This is when a decision has to be made. Will you be a stay at home mom or will you return to the work force?
This is one of the most difficult decisions that a new mom can make. You do not want to leave your child, but you may be forced to go back to work. If you are one of the ones that have no choice about returning to work, then do not make yourself feel bad about returning. There is nothing that you can do, this does not mean that you do not love you child. It is just what you have to do to provide for your family.
Staying at home is not for the weak. It is a difficult task to care for someone 24 hours a day. This is not saying that going to work is any easier. I feel that both are equally difficult just in different areas. I know that it is hard to leave your child everyday as well. Staying at home is not just a job that you get to lay around all day either, so if you think that is what you are getting, think again. Some one will need you constantly, so don’t expect to get any more me time just because you are a stay at home mom. You can pretty much expect to get about the same amount as a working parent.
No matter what option you choose, just remember that taking care of someone is a difficult task. No matter if that means you go to work to provide for them or if you stay at home to care for them. Respect all mothers because no matter what choice you make the job is going to be hard.
June 23, 2009 at 10:23 pm · Filed under working mothers, work from home, working moms, stay at home mothers, stay at home moms, work at home moms
When many women have their first baby, they usually say that they will be returning to work shortly after giving birth. Then the time comes for them to leave their child in the care of someone else and the plan changes. This means that income that was expected will in reality no longer be brought into the home. Financial situations can be extremely stressful for everyone in the home, but there are ways to earn an income without having to leave your precious children with someone else.
Medical coding is a job that women can do from home. You need very little time to complete a course that will teach you this particular trade. Medical coding has to do with the coding that insurance companies and doctors use for collecting payment for procedures that are performed. This particular job can be done from home very easily. You don’t have to worry about going into the office and leaving your children in day care.
The pay is often enough for the parent to stay home. Even though you may not be making the same amount you no longer have some of the expenses that come with a traditional job. You will no longer have to spend money to commute to a different location to perform your job. Spending money on daily lunch expenses as well will be cut back. There are all kinds of work related things that you can cut back on when you are staying home on a regular basis. Cutting back on these things will help you to be able to afford to stay home with your children
June 19, 2009 at 9:52 pm · Filed under moms, mom
I know as a mom myself that it can be difficult to take the time to eat healthy. I know that over the years that I have not been very good about making sure that I eat the right kinds of foods. It is recommended that you drink eight glasses of water everyday, but I hate water. I only drink water while I am pregnant or nursing. I just cannot stand it. I know that I am not the only one dealing with this problem. Moms everywhere are having a difficult time making sure that they are getting the nutrition that they need.
I have realized that I am going to have to stop and take the time to make myself eat healthy. I have recently found a great site that will help you keep track of all the things that you have eaten in one day. It counts all the calories and fat grams for you. It even gives you a meal plan as well as a fitness plan. It has really helped keep me motivated know that it does not have to be so stressful just to stay healthy any more.
While I have been on this new plan I have noticed that I have let my children just eat whatever they want. I have really set very many limits. They eat whenever and whatever they want. This has really created a problem with my oldest child so together we decided that we would eat better as a family. It has really helped involving the kids. You do not have to give up on your plan to eat healthy just involve your children. You are more likely to stick to a plan if you have other people counting on you.
Eating healthy is not just a good thing for adults, but it can give your children a great start to life. A recent study shows that a family that eats together is a healthier than the average family. Start eating healthy today and get everyone involved.
June 19, 2009 at 12:12 am · Filed under work from home, stay at home moms, work at home moms, moms, mom
A stay at home mom faces many trials through her day. One of the most difficult times can be when you have a sick child to tend to. Continuing to do your daily task along with a sick child can seem almost impossible. A sick child is going to want to be held all the time. You are going to be very tired by the end of the day if you try work and take care of your child.
Being a stay at home mom means that you are required to be able to multitask. This is something that I have found that my husband cannot do. This means that if I plan on enlisting help when he gets home, I better plan on him only doing one thing at a time. The best thing that he can do is just to play with the kids because that keeps everyone busy and out of the way. This also gives me time to get caught up on things that I had to miss during the day.
If you are a stay at home, but you do not get help from anyone else; then you are going to have to plan your work day around your sick child. I have found that when my children are sick if I make a pallet on the floor next to me they seem to let me get some work done. I will also use a portable DVD player to help keep them occupied while I am in my office working. They really like this because they are with me, but they still get to rest and watch a movie. I also keep snacks in a mini fridge in my office so that I do not have to get up every time they need one. It works out great. It also allows me to work without having to be up in the middle of the night to play catch up.
June 17, 2009 at 12:12 am · Filed under stay at home moms, moms, mom
When mom gets sick, it seems that everything falls apart. I have a story to tell about the times that I get sick. I hate to get sick because of what happens every single time I am. It never fails that when I am sick the whole house seems to just crumble at your feet. You are then expected to fix it while you are still sick. The bad thing about being a stay at home mom is that you do not get any sick days. You never get to stay home from work. You are always at your work. This is extremely difficult when all you want to do is sleep.
I am going to tell you about my experience of being sick while a stay at home mom here recently. I want to say this in advance that I am very thankful that I have some help around my house and that I love everyone in my house especially my husband who gets to go to work every day.
I was recently sick with a high fever and a terrible headache. I had three kids to take care of with the youngest being 6 weeks old. Needless to say, that I am pretty busy on a normal day any ways, but it just seemed that nothing would go right that day. I was exhausted, wrapped in a blanket, and hold my youngest so that I might get to rest a little. Thankfully my husband arrived home and I was able to get some rest. What I did not realize was that rest came at a very high price.
The price that I paid was a house that looked nothing like how I left it. I think that the kids must have drug out most of the toys that they own and just left them in the middle of the living room floor. I awoke the next morning with so much to do I am not sure that the rest was worth it or not. This is the price that I continually pay for being gone or sick. I just wish that I had a house keeper to call when these times come around.
June 12, 2009 at 12:29 am · Filed under moms, mom
Many times the family relies on mom to help figure out ways to cut back and save money. This can be a difficult responsibility. It is not easy to find ways to cut back and save when the economy is bad. Usually cutting back means no more quick family getaways or no more eating out when you don’t feel like cooking. This can be a strain on everyone, but there are ways to cut corners without having cut out everything.
Tip #1- Use Coupons
I know that saving 50cents may not sound like much, but over time it can all add up. In one trip to the store you could save anywhere from $1.00 to $10.00. If you save money every time you go to the store you could save around $15 to $20 a month. That is equivalent to eating out one time for a family of four.
Tip #2-Free Activities
If you are determined to get away with the family, then go somewhere that there are free activities. For example, instead of paying for a water park, use the pool at the hotel that you are staying. Bring water toys from home to use in the hotel pool to make this more fun. You make a scavenger hunt underwater out of the diving rings and such. Kids will really enjoy this thing. You will be surprised at how much fun you can really have at no extra cost.
A great place for free activities is the beach .If you are going to a destination with a beach; bring out door games from home as well. A game soccer on the beach is a great way for everyone in the family to enjoy being there.
These are just a few tips to help get you thinking about ways that you can have fun with little or no extra expense. You can still have the things that you want, but maybe in smaller quantities. You don’t have to eliminate everything when you are on a budget.
June 10, 2009 at 7:46 pm · Filed under mothers, mother, moms, mom
The state of the economy is really hurting the working class families. This means that fewer families will take a summer vacation this year. So what do you do with your kids for fun while you are forced to enjoy your summer locally? There are some really great and affordable options that every child will enjoy.
Some really great options for spending time with your kids this summer is to check into local organizations. Many cities have free activities for you and your children at the local community centers. They usually allow children the opportunity to take an art class, or some kind of craft class. These activities are great for school aged children because they will be able to possibly interact with kids from their school.
Another option is to check out your local library. Libraries usually offer some kind of reading program during the summer. These programs often come with rewards from reading a certain amount of minutes each week. This gives kids a goal to set and to strive to reach it throughout the week. Young children who cannot read would enjoy the story times that most libraries offer once a week.
One more option is to call the local police or fire department to see if they will give your family a tour. This is a really fun for young children who might be interested in police officers. Many police departments offer scheduled tours. You must call in advance to set up an appointment to ensure that someone will be available.
June 10, 2009 at 1:25 am · Filed under mothers, mother, moms, mom
I know that being a mom of three children myself, I know that finding quiet time is not an easy task. I also know that being a mom of three children, it is a necessity. If you do not find quiet time for yourself, then you are very likely to lose it all. By this I mean, you may end up finding yourself crying in the middle of the store because you forgot what you went there in the first place. You may think that this sounds funny, but trust me; I have been there many times before. If you are a first time parent, then you will want to make time for yourself a couple times a week.
When I say that you need to take some time every week to yourself, I am not saying that you have to spend hours away from your family. What I mean is take a few minutes to focus on you. Fifteen minutes can do wonders for a mind that is having a meltdown. If you can get away from the house for one evening a week, then that is even better for you. It will give you chance to relax and do some things that you have let go because you have been focused on your family. Remember, quiet time does not have to be long for it to make you feel refreshed and revived and ready for the next day.
I only have one warning for all who make time for just you. Do not let yourself feel guilty. You work hard all day long to take care of your family. A few minutes, of needed time alone, are not selfish. Quiet time is a tool used to stay sane in the crazy world of parenting. I use it several times a week, the more children you have, the more quiet time you need.
June 5, 2009 at 8:10 pm · Filed under work at home mothers, work at home moms
A work schedule for a working stay-at-home mom is one of the most difficult tasks. There is always something that is popping up that takes away the time that has been set aside for work. You have to make a quick trip to the store for diapers and formula, or you have to take your two year old to the doctor. You never really have full control of how your day is going to run, but if you can make a schedule that is flexible then it can be managed a little easier.
The best thing you can do to make sure that you stay on a schedule is to do it every day. If you routinely get off then you will find it harder for you and your children to abide by the set times. You need to be consistent. If you set a certain time for lunch, play time, and napping then you need to stick to it. This will allow you and your children to become more aware of how much time you really need for each activity as well. If you see that you need more, and then just adjust the schedule. Just remember that you cannot constantly change the schedule or it will not work anymore.
Next, you should try to split your work time into two different time frames. Schedule some work time in the in the early morning and then in afternoon around nap time. This will allow a normal lunch hour. It will also give you a time to play for a short period before they have to lay down for a nap. If you allow for a scheduled play time, then you will be interrupted less by a questioning child. They will become accustomed to the schedule and will not interfere over time. This is a way for both the parent and child to benefit.
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