I don't take very much "me time." Even if I've had a screaming, fussy baby all day, for some reason I don't like to leave her. But I get migraines so I get massages at least once a month to help with that, and I'm forced to leave my LO for an hour. Afterwards, I'm always glad I did it.
I also have some me time after my LO goes to bed and I can play on the computer for a bit some times.
What do you do to take some time for yourself?
grapefruit / 4049 posts
I like to go out for a run... but lately I haven't been motivated. I've been hanging out once a week with a non-mommy friend lately. A week ago, we saw a girlie movie and yesterday we had brunch/morning tea. For my next "me" time, I'd love to get my hair did 
GOLD / wonderful grape / 20289 posts
@NYCaliMama: That sounds awesome! Love getting my hair done. And eye brow waxes.
kiwi / 534 posts
I have to go to the gym each morning or I go crazy. I also like to volunteer and take classes. I am taking a French class now but I was taking a great pilates class before I got pregnant.
grapefruit / 4049 posts
@artbee: funny how pre-kids, all this stuff was just maintenance, and after kids it's like a treat! I just remembered I do want to get a facial too... I haven't had one in years and I used to always go!
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
I go to the gym 3x a week and the nail salon every 2 weeks. When I am feeling run down, I will take a bath to help relax. I go out a couple times a month with friends. And of course I am always on the computer whenever I can!
cherry / 172 posts
I go to my Weight Watchers meetings or go for a nice long walk after dinner. I also play The Sims 2 and meditate either at home or at the temple.
grape / 81 posts
I quilt, it's definitely good stress relief - and how can you be sad while sewing a blanket?
persimmon / 1465 posts
I go to the gym or go for a run. Occasionally I have gone to a cafe, read the paper in peace and just people watched.
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22646 posts
If I'm alone in the house, I try to workout and take a relaxing bath. I also read endlessly.
Outside of the house, I like to get my Starbuck's, run errands, eye-shop at our local mall, and mani/pedi.
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
I do lots of things, depending if I am at home or not. If I am at home, I read, craft, work on my Montessori coursework, bake, research stuff, etc.
If I am not at home, I am meeting friends for lunch or coffee, getting a beauty treatment, window shopping, etc. I really need to work in more exercise!
GOLD / wonderful grape / 20289 posts
@Ecogirl: Do they not have any pilates for pregnant women?
@NYCaliMama: I always considered getting my eyebrows done a treat! Especially when I was in grad school and I had no time for it... I used to love taking 15 minutes to get a wax!
@Andrea: A bath sounds amazing! We actually moved like 6 months ago and have this amazing tub. The only time I used it was when I was in labor. I need to get in there!
@Miss Adia: See we go on lots of walks... but those always inclue the baby and dog. Still fun though!
@SBJMorgan: I wish I knew how to sew! I do love art though, I don't get to do it enough.
@Cupcakemama: People watching is a good idea. You can never go wrong with that!
kiwi / 534 posts
@Artbee I think they do but I was only just able to do it without my muscles shaking violently when I wasn't pregnant haha! I am signing up for a pregnancy yoga class that happens during Liam's tumble time next week. This sounds much easier
cherry / 172 posts
@Artbee-I use to go walking with my daughter when she was smaller. I had one of those strollers that you could jog with. As she got older she no longer wanted to ride and of course she's not going to power walk/jog with me for 5 miles so she stays home now unless it's family walk where we are just strolling around the neighborhood.
grape / 81 posts
@artbee: I also love art! Lol I am just better at sewing so that's my hobby for now, with LO. But our living room is in desperate need of some artwork, so I guess I'll be getting on that soon!
pear / 1639 posts
When I get me time, I will do my nails, or a craft/scrapbooking, and if I have a book, I will read. Sometimes I will just sit though! And of course, play on the computer
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21628 posts
Read a book, sometimes in a bubble bath with a drink handy.
cherry / 149 posts
My husband is the stay at home parent, so I feel guilty taking me time for 2 reasons. First, because he's home with her all day, I want him to have a break. Second, I feel like I don't get much time with my daughter as it is, so I don't want to miss out on the time I do get.
That said, once a month I'll go for a mani/pedi during her nap. Most times I'm lucky and get back before she wakes up, so I don't miss anything.
I also try to accept invitations when I get them to go out- concerts and shows and such. However, that's usually only once a month.
GOLD / wonderful grape / 20289 posts
@mommacommaphd: I also finally started saying yes to invitations out... as long as they're after my LO's bed time! But I still feel bad leaving my hubby home while I'm out.
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