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Christina - posted on 04/13/2012 ( 5 moms have responded )

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Does anyone have any advise on how to get some "me time" when there's no time? I'm at 5:00am everyday for school and when that's done i go straight to work. Then i have to pick up my 2 year old, come home make dinner clean house get her ready for bed. And once she's asleep i get to do homework. when that's done, i get to go to sleep. and the next day i do it all over again. So my question is, where and when will i get some time for me?

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Beverley - posted on 04/19/2012

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Its tough, and it will get better :) believe it or not. Stay focused and remember to enjoy and live in the moment with your child. On the weekends when your child is having (morning or afternoon nap) take that time for yourself, read a novel, soak in a bath, do a home pedicure/manicure put on a face mask or just chill and listen to some music. Yes maybe the housework will have to wait an hour, but if you are doing housework everyday you would be on top of most of it and so what if there is a bit of dust - life will not end if you missed sweeping the floor one day. Take care of yourself or you can't take care of your child. Goodluck.

Maria - posted on 04/15/2012

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When I was in your position I made plans with daycare parents to switch off "daysoff". I had no money for sitters. Id watch their kid after school then they would watch mine occasionally. Start with a parent included playdate so that you both feel comfortable about each others homes. Also remember daycare teachers often sit for parents. Ask. I also started a co-op for parents at the daycare for sitting options. Send out group emails to see who is available. Making sure everyone gets a turn sitting. Good luck!

Christina - posted on 04/14/2012

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yeah u guys are both right. i know i definately need time for myself. I have a couple of people in my family i can ask. both of my parents passed away. so some of my family is always around to help out when i ask. but i guess i'm always thinking i can just do it all myself. so i don't ever ask anyone. but i think i should next weekend. thanks alot ladies for your advise

Jennifer - posted on 04/14/2012

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Katherine is right. You need time for just YOU sometimes. If you have family in the area see if perhaps one of them would take her for a couple of hours, or maybe switch off babysitting services with a friend who has kids so each of you can get a bit of time to yourself. If you don't have money for a babysitter, you might be able to work out some sort of barter with a neighbor you trust as well. Helping them with something they need help with in exchange for them watching her for a couple of hours. It's not always easy to find time for yourself, but it will make you a better mother to have some time to decompress a bit...even if all you do is flop onto the couch and take a nap!

Katherine - posted on 04/13/2012

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Do you have family that will watch her for a few hours on the weekend? Maybe get a babysitter? That's something essential to being a mom. You HAVE to have me time.

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