Hey everyone. So it has almost surreal to say this, but my baby turned 1 year a couple weeks ago! I really can't believe it. I am a happy mom, but am now really checking back into reality.

So the first thing I am doing is really putting grocery shopping and cooking at the top of my list. I have been doing this for a few weeks and I just feel SO much better having healthy options around without just grabbing something because it is too easy to eat.

Unfortunately, the gym thing is still a bit of an issue. I am getting there 2 days a week--one day I do a new cardio regiem and the other day I take a hard core Yoga class. I am going to try to get myself to walk outside in the morning one other day, but I guess just need to have a reality check with myself.

I don't want to put "me" on hold, but I think as women we tend too. I still need me time when the baby naps to rest and get what I need done. Is that so wrong? am or should i be doing more?

Steph-
When I read your post, I was super impressed with getting the the gym twice per week and having a (just) 1YO. WAY TO GO!

I am all in favor of taking care of yourself while your baby sleeps- it will help you all around.

Great job with exercise and taking care of yourself.

steph, you are an awesome mom!

have you looked into Stroller Fit classes? they are offered in my area, and very popular. do a search and see what comes up.

thank you. i needed to hear this, esp. with Mother's Day around the corner.

You can't be a good mom if you aren't taking care of yourself so let go of that guilt ; )

2 days/wk at the gym is better than zero. Who knows, maybe at some point going to the gym or getting in your workout will feel like "me time"....it does for me - especially when I'm outside.

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Originally posted by BrenauMom:
No, it is not wrong to take "me time" while the baby naps. That may be the only chance you get for some time to come unless you get a sitter (hubby qualifies as a sitter )

Steph-

I totally agree. It is not wrong to take time for yourself, whether the baby is napping, you have a sitter, or when your husband is around and can take care of the little one. I think too many women do not take enough time for themselves after they have children. I believe it is good for you, and for your child, to have that time away from each other. I used to have feelings of guilt related to leaving my dd w/a sitter, family member, or her dad when she was little but I realized that if I didn't take me time I was stressed and unhappy. I was a much better mom when I took a little time every now and then for me.

Jill

No, it is not wrong to take "me time" while the baby naps. That may be the only chance you get for some time to come unless you get a sitter (hubby qualifies as a sitter )