You're not crazy! Experiencing so many changes in such a short amount of time is very difficult. I went through a similar situation. I was a single mom of 2 with a great job and living in my home town with the support of my family when I married my husband, quit my job, moved 1400 miles away, oh and shortly after found out I was pregnant....with twins! By the time the twins were 6 months old and I was finally sleeping again at night, I found myself lonely and depressed in a town that didn't have many opportunites for making friends. I even found that the moms I did try to start conversations with were very cold towards me and treated me like I was stupid because I didn't work or because I am from the South. It's hard! My best advice is find a support system, where ever you can. I myself am still struggling with this, but even one friend to call up and meet for lunch can make all the difference in the world. Good luck!
You'renot crazy! I tried to be a stay at homemom for a time and its definitely not for me. I like to work hard and make a financial contribution to our family as well. I'm back at home for a couplemonths while I switched jobs to be self employed yeah,its not for eveybody.
You're not crazy! I remember when my kids were 2,5,and 8 and we were out-numbered and it was HARD. I worked part-time, I remember telling people I had to go to work just to relax! This time will pass quickly and one day you will wonder where the time went, hope you can find some activities in the meantime, you will have to be SUPER friendly to break into a small town social scene. Hugs!
I've been on that road before and I can completely understand what you are going through *hugs* I had a career with steady salary and great benefits before i had children, then when DS was born, I decide to be a SAHM. I had enjoy it for a while, a new baby, a new house. But when DS starts to crawl and then walk, I thought I'd gone insane because in the first 9 months after DS was born my only interaction with adults was with my Mom who lives a hour away and the people i meet at the groceries store. DH was not around. Thats when i decide to go to grad school.
Can you afford a babysitter? May be you can hire a babysitter once or twice a week to get out of the house, go to the gym or just chill be yourself. That's what I did and it has kept me balanced and grounded. It is not selfish to request some 'ME' time ...
Sweetie I know exactly how you feel. I'm not a sociable person by nature, I don't know why. Going out with my girls stresses me out, and going out without them and my DH makes me anxious. I used to be very outgoing, and now I'm not.
I don't exactly love staying home, but the career I want I need to finish school for and I'm working on that. Before my second daughter I didn't know much about the SAHM life because I was a working mom from the time my ODD was 2 weeks old.
I wish I had advice, but I'm in the same boat as you. I can tell you that you're not crazy (at least I don't think so...but then again we might both be crazy 
) and you're definitely not alone. Hugs
I have found that taking time for me is a real sanity saver. Whether it is when the kids are napping, when I am running or working out (I highly recommend some sort of physical activity! It helps), or just plain old grocery shopping by myself gives me time to be myself.
It really is easy to be overwhelmed taking care of the kids. Once you reign in what is important to you, you will find success and happiness. Hang in there mama.
You aren't crazy... I've had a tough transition too (especially since I always made more money than my hubby.) I would see if there are any groups of moms on FB that you could join and/or investigate your local church (if that's your kind of thing... I actually started one at my local church.)
If you ever need a listening ear, I know you don't know me but I'm always available.
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When should I potty train her?
- Mommaofthree722
on Jan. 3, 2013 at 12:49 AM