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I am in a mommy rut!!

I have found myself in a mommy identity crisis. I am a mommy to 4 children; 6, 5, 2, and 10 months. I feel I am slipping away from myself, I need help!!! How would you reclaim yourself?
Posted: August 6, 2008
By: cbrewster

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I have to admit that I have been there! With two crazy little girls under 5 and three businesses to run, "me" time is almost no where in sight. I do personally carve out an hour each day just to benefit myself and I am able to take the girls along but still feel like it IS Mommy's time. We attend Stroller Strides class every morning, I work my butt off and they play in the stroller along side their friends. I love it and they love it, perfect fit for mommy time.

Stroller Strides has a Moms club called Luna Moms Club and we always have a Mommies Night Out each month. We just recently went to a Play under the stars, it was a blast. We did a little wine and cheese picnic before and really just let lose.

The very BEST tip I could give to a Mom losing herself is always always make sure you get ready before the kids. I find if I've showered and did my hair and minimal makeup for the day I feel better over all.

AshleyEvers | August 26, 2008 | reply


Join a bible study or book club - something that encourages you to remember who you are again - not as a mommy but as a person & a woman. The break of not having anybody need anything from you for even 1 hour will be so refreshing!

hilgirl | August 26, 2008 | reply


I can relate! Although for me it took only one child. I was a first-time mom at 40 - and had a very strong identity pre-baby. It's been two years and I can finally say I have found a new identity I like better. Most of my recoup recipe is #1 Get Sleep, #2 Stay Hydrated, #3 Put Yourself First. Even if it's just five minutes a day, putting yourself first and making the kids wait will strengthen you to find who the real YOU is. Getting a sitter for 2 hours to get my nails done at least once a month, also helped a lot!

wondermama | August 25, 2008 | reply


think back to before you had the kids - what did you enjoy doing? go do that... today!

MamaKels | August 8, 2008 | reply


set aside at least one day every three weeks or so - get a babysitter. go shopping.. go to the spa... go to the beach... do soemthing without the kids. Don't feel guilty - you've devoted your life to them! You deserve one day to focus on YOU every once in awhile:)

ReneeAndKyle | August 6, 2008 | reply


Call your friends to rescue you!!! How does Mommies-Night-Out sound?

honeybabyjen | August 6, 2008 | reply


Sounds GREAT!!! You set it up and I will be the one three sheets to the wind!!

cbrewster | August 6, 2008 | reply


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