tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357541029518959412.post6620108107695664646..comments2022-03-24T21:57:23.107-07:00Comments on The Unintentional Mother: He's a charmerKelly Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799333765490692477noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357541029518959412.post-82409040733154535612012-08-03T10:08:53.459-07:002012-08-03T10:08:53.459-07:00Ask at the pediatrician's office if they have ...Ask at the pediatrician's office if they have other moms who had babies around the same time you did. Also, cruise the kids section at a local bookstore. You are bound to meet other smart Moms. Don't let parenting be isolating. The baby will learn that you can leave and that you WILL return. Dad has to be able to take him for more and more time or else it just isn't fair to you. You don't want to resent the baby (or M). Every time you leave A, take 10 extra minutes. You will work your way up to several hours. Then Baby and Dad will learn to trust their time alone together. <br /><br />Moms need to find people in life to discuss both parenting and culture/art/politics or whatever your interests are. You will find the opportunities for kids to do activities endless. You need to find things for MOM now. Go to your book club. It's the best thing for baby. Many Moms would have already returned to full-time work outside of the home by now. You need and deserve this time to enjoy your life. <br /><br />You are doing fine but don't be afraid to reach out and find other new moms. You will quickly see that others miss "normal adult" thoughts as much as you do.Poppethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02358866000980505335noreply@blogger.com