Comments on: Finding ‘Me Time’ Is Impossible When You’re a New Mom

By: Jaimi

Jaimi — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:45:16 +0000

I have found that putting my kids in the jogging stroller when they were inants allowed me to get the illusion of ‘me time’ while still bringing them with me, so I had flexibility when I could go. Because they were facing forward, and occupied (and it worked better when I only had one) I could just walk and get my workout while knowing my kids were safe as well. Otherwise, exchange with a friend-or run with a friend who uses a stroller too-she watches the kids when you go one day and then you watch when she goes. Balance with children and the amount of ‘me time’ that we want is not always what we need since our children do require so much of our time while they are little.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 02:34:55 +0000

My husband and I had 7 years together before we welcomed our miracle. She is a month old and we have hit a block. He is gone 14 hours a day at work and I balance my gorgeous daughter, keeping up the house and my volunteer work (I’m an event chair for a charity). I have no idea how to fit a shower in much less read a book. Gladly will take tips though.

By: amanda

amanda — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 03:21:32 +0000

My husband and i work opposite hours. I work 55 hours per week and when i am not at work i am home alone with my son. It is really overwhelming. I would love to go back to working out more but my son does not do well in the gym daycare and i am desperate to even just grocery shop alone. I love my son more than anything but balance is a struggle.

By: Raquel

Raquel — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 02:28:57 +0000

I can’t tell you how much I relate to this!! My son Finn is 21 months and I’m just beginning to carve out a bit of me time. I have fantasies about going to the gym, sitting in a sauna, and then doing a few hours of mindless shopping or reading a great book. I feel so blessed to have this little being in my life. He wants me mOst of the time rather than his father which makes it a bit more challenging. I’m sure one day I’ll want this time back:-)

By: Jayme Massman

Jayme Massman — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 15:55:34 +0000

My husband and I are going through this too. I think our solution is going to be that I get an evening “off” once a week. “Off” meaning out of the house, see ya later, goodbye!

Our schedule is a bit up in the air right now (with the new year starting), so it might be a few weeks before we know which night is best. But I’ll probably be home for supper, then head out. I’ll most likely to use it to run errands that are easier to run without a baby, but I’ll use a significant chunk of it to just be by myself!