Do you make 'Me' time?

And this coming from a person whom says she doesn't know how to keep a blog initially and not really actively writing any articles much, LOL........you've come a long way....awesome. Keep it up, Cb...

I know what you mean. I think it is important to appreciate yourself and have some time for just you. No masks, no nothing. Just be with oneself and relax. I may sound all philosophical, but it really does help.

Oh stop it you. Always making fun of poor old me.

Oh I so know what you mean. When my niece was born, my sister used to try to make sometime for herself everyday. Just a few minutes at least. She used to tell me, being with the baby the whole day, it makes you crave for some intelligent conversation with adults. Just like your baby, my niece is an angel too. But we do need the time. I hope you can somehow find it my friend. God bless you!

Hiya cbeee3, Yes if I had not took time off for myself then I do not really know where I would be as a Baby crying every hour and a half 24 hours a Day is something no one would relish but I had to put up with it. He was not a Baby that was easily calmed so by the time I got to sleep or started to he was crying again. So I don´t feel bad about the time I took off because one night after a particularly trying time with him I carried him upstairs in his Carrycot and I almost fell down the Stairs with him because I was exhausted. I really had not slept properly in weeks or months but I managed to stop myself and my Son was okay because I put him before me on the Stairs that way I only banged up my leg nothing else but I was in tears I can tell you nothing came of it because of my really good reflexes that I did´nt know I had. However nothing lasts 100 years so he did stop crying so much in the Night at about six months old. So I really feel for Mothers that are stuck on that Roundabout that I have to this, I have to the other specially when they have no one to help them out. I was living in England at the time waiting for a House to come up over here so when I took him over to Spain my Husband said does he always cry like that lol I had to laugh I really did. Boy he did´nt get to know the half of it Men they sometimes are in a World of their own. Take time off Girls you need it. Hugs. Sue.xxx

Hiya TierrasMommy, I think you are right to take time to relax as that way you have more energy to cope with any stress. Although it does´nt always work out that way some days you just can´t let go of the idea you have to this that and the other. My last Son suffered from nasty Colic upsets and for the first five months cried day and night he would wake up every hour and a half crying loudly. My nerves were really wrought from lack of sleep and the under my eyes looked like they were going to touch the floor. It was then I had to learn to switch off so to speak as I had no help from anyone. Eventually he started to sleep as I quit changing Baby Foods and stuck with Milupa and from then on things changed altogether. But yes I have been there with all my Children.

LOL @ 'What is this me time' You sounded like my sister or mum.. Ahh, the us time is really nice, is it not? When in a relation, we have to do that. It's a good thing, per me. But I still think, a little 'me' time can do wonders. Hope you can make some time for yourself.

I hope your son's surgery goes well. Please know that I will be praying for you. I'm going for an ultrasound on my bladder Monday because I've been having a lot of bladder pain. I'm hoping I don't have IC (Interstitial Cystitis). My sister has that and she says it's very painful. Kathy.

Oh ladym, I just hope things get better. My best wishes and prayers are with you and your little boy. I am sure everything will be Ok real soon. I can understand how hard it can get. After all it is your baby we are talking about. So me-time in this case can definitely wait.

That is so perfect! I realized this just recently. I never bothered making time for myself. A while back I decided that no matter what, I will make at least 10-15 minutes, just for me. It really does make us feel better. Don't you agree? I have noticed, if my mum does not do her bit of sudoku or dad does not get his morning dose of 'news time', they too are a little edgy.LOL

That is precisely the me-time I was talking about.Time with no one but yourself. It is good to know that you get that dose. It is important, per me. I think in todays day and age where everything is so fast paced,it is important to find time for ourself. Good to know you get that! Thanks for your response

That is the cutest response ever!.I am glad you have fun. I think it is important to find time to relax like that. It makes us better humans and gives us more energy to deal with life. Keep having fun and thanks for your response!

Oh that is so good to know. I think it is important, especially in today's day and age, when life can get so stressful. Having that time for 'you' helps us think and connect with ourselves better. Don't you agree? Wow! I am so happy for you. Great places. I hope you have an excellent time, come June '10 :)

I'm not working anywhere and I guess that explains why I have so much 'me' time. I wish I was working, though. I got kind of tickled as I was reading what I wrote above. For some reason, it just hit me as funny. Kathy.

LOL. You Kathy, are just adorable Always so candid and fun. It's good to be alive and have fun like that! Oh the beauty shop. Girl friend, I got to go there this month. I am excited now!

That is great! Enjoy it while it lasts at least :) . I think no matter what, getting those few minutes per day to enjoy what we like as an 'individual', makes us better humans. We have more energy and it helps.Well, that is what I have noticed. I hope you continue to enjoy your 'me-time' :) Thanks!

I am so glad you said what you did! Many moms feel that it is not good to spend time with oneself. Not being a good mom, you know? But I realized that people who do make some time for themselves, are far better equipped to handle what life throws their way. I am so glad you wrote this! *Hugs* Sue :)

Oh of course. I could not agree with you more. I personally need just 10-15 minutes, where I dedicate it to just me. Like right now I am typing on mylot replying to you and it gives me joy. So that is me-time too :) This little time I give me, helps me do more for others. I realized I am much more positive and active. It helps me 'recharge' in a sense :) Thanks for your wonderful answer. God bless!

Aww, that is very sweet. I am glad you are happy. Have a wonderful life. God bless

Exactly what I think and feel. No matter how busy I am, I need those few minutes each day to recharge myself. I just have to have those few minutes to enjoy life. You know? It helps reduce my stress levels too. I loved your answer.Short and sweet. Thanks! :)

I too prefer this place to Facebook. I don't really play games, so facebook is boring. Here there is a nice network of people, talking about all sorts of things. It can be very interesting

thanks. i love reading the posts here in mylot. as you can probably see i'm quite new but i'm having so much time i'm online here more nowadays than in facebook. :D