Post by browneyedgirl9 on Feb 14, 2018 10:47:53 GMT -5
DS2 is going to be 4weeks, so we are home on maternity too. At this point I just do what I want and I'm trying to savor the boredom and quiet. We walk around target, window shop, market, DH and I have gone out to lunch, ect. We spend most days relaxing in front of the TV and rotating DS from swing, cuddling, Rock and play, play mat. DH goes back to work next week, so we will be alone starting next week. DS1 still attend daycare each day, so we drop him off and pick him up each day.
We attend a breastfeeding moms group once a week and plan to start a mommy and me fitness class once I'm cleared at 6weeks.
If we go out I put a car seat canopy over his seat so no gems can get to him and no one can see it get near him.
lo, @kirkette how is baby boot camp? We have one here, but I've never an done organized workout (or really, ANY workout - sedentary for lyfe!). I Facebook stalked the instructor and she's big on the MLM schemes so I just assume she will be annoying.
Ugh MLMs?? I mean you can usually try a class for free, so that’s probably what I’d do and just not go back if she was pushy.
Baby bootcamp got me through maternity leave. It gave me a reason to leave the house, be active, and then I made friends and we would do stuff together.
I don’t find the workouts to be particularly strenuous, but there are tons of modifications since many moms are pregnant or postpartum or just out of shape (hello, this is me right now) from not working out in a long time. The YMCA also had some baby bootcamp classes that I find to be a better workout.
Post by thebreakfastclub on Feb 14, 2018 11:24:12 GMT -5
I did a lot of projects around the house, worked out and did a lot of shopping. I think it's hard to be on your own all day with a baby, but then again, I think it's hard now to be alone all day with my 5yo, lol.
I think I'd join the YMCA and try to find various classes and groups if I were going to be a SAHM. Otherwise, it's hard with no structure to the day/week.
I joined a few facebook groups this morning and got some ideas on what we can do to meet folks, as well as a baby hiking group. I did see there was one every Monday that's fairly close to me so maybe we will try that one day. There's a lot of good classes for 6+ months, too.
I'll save the Baby Boot Camp for when I get more desperate. The group facebook page is full of #momtribe hash tags and looks somewhat insufferable, but as my friend pointed out maybe I'll meet somebody also in the back of the class rolling her eyes and make a friend.
Post by sunflower17 on Feb 14, 2018 18:08:36 GMT -5
krystee, I think I’m probably paranoid about taking her out as well. It’s because of the horrible flu this season. In my Pediatrician’s office they basically rushed us away from the reception desk into the well room because it’s so rampant here. Yesterday I had to pick up the birth certificate in person in the city record office and I captured one of my coworker friends to sit in the car with her while I went in to get it. I originally thought I’d be able to at least go to the mall or target, but I’m afraid. Tomorrow is supposed to be warm and not rainy so I’m planning to use the carriage for the first time and walk around my community.
Post by thoseareradishes on Feb 14, 2018 19:36:07 GMT -5
Since I have a micropreemie, we don't do any mommy and me type classes, library, or anything that involves other kids. We go to Target and the grocery store, and to restaurants. I usually wear her but unfortunately sometimes people still get a little closer to her that I prefer. So we hang out at home a lot. We go for walks when the weather is good. Also, since she's a micro, no restrictive baby containment devices, so we spend a lot of time on the floor. She loves her activity table - we've been using it since she was really small. I get pretty freakin' bored, but we're muddling through.
I went out all the time with my infants. Errands, playgroups, swim lessons, stroller stride type classes, mommy and me yoga. I found hiking trails or walks that were stroller friendly. Keep a Muslin cloth over baby in a stroller or draped loosely over head of baby wearing so people/strangers don’t try to touch or cough on your baby. At that age my kids were great companions as lunch and dinner dates so I’d go out to for meals and have baby in a wrap or next to me in an infant car seat.
I just walked everywhere. Outside in good weather, or around museums or the mall.
Are there baby friendly movies where you are? They turn the sound down slightly and keep the lights a bit higher and baby noises are expected. Those were the best.