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Keeping it all together!

Alycia - posted on 03/25/2009 ( 2 moms have responded )

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I guess I am mostly wondering how you ladies keep it all together, running a household, being a mom, a partner, a friend, working...does it get to you sometimes and what do you do to get over the bump in the road?

I am finishing my degree at University and I don't work but my schooling is pretty much like a full time job on top of keeping my house in order and being the best mom I can be. My spouse doesn't really help out as much as I want him to and it causes issues...but lately I just feel the weight of everything building up and it's making me physcially ill! I have a lot of important things coming up for my Seminar presentations in school, and it's hard to keep on top of that when I'd rather play with my son all the time! Anyways...I'm feeling overwhelmed and I just need some reassurance because talking to myself just isn't helping!

Thanks :)

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Kayla - posted on 03/26/2009

i do home daycare- i started back to work when my son was 3months...... i know that feeling all too well. i make a list as well- but somedays don't have enough time to even look at it. i always feel gulity when i have the other kids running around and all i want to do is spend this time with my son. but then the weekends come- they are extra special for us. we dont have much time together so when we do get the time we make it count. thats what gets me through it. i remember my friend saying how boring it was just to stay home with her little one- so i never have a dull moment now. many days my dishes dont get done- but they will be there the next day for me...... i just make sure my son has everything he needs..... plus he loves the other kids there. and i dont think theres anyone who really keeps it all together all the time. lol.

Sara - posted on 03/25/2009

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This might sound silly, but I make lists. It helps me to stay focused and prioritize. I work full time, and while my husband is supportive, he doesn't do much around the house unless I ask and quite frankly, I resent that I have to ask! But, I just make a list to put on paper what needs to be done and then decide what I can live without doing (the dishes) and what I can't live without doing (taking a shower). Sometimes you just have to let some things slide for while if you're particularly busy at work or school. But, just take a deep breath and take it one day at a time. Breaking it down into little pieces helps things to be more managable. I wish you all the best!