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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My biggest surprise is that I really don't feel any of the terrible things described on DCUM (or other places for that matter).

I'm not bored.  I'm not lonely.  I do not desperately miss adult-only interaction (although, I stay active with other parents).  I get plenty of intellectual stimulation from listening to podcasts while doing chores or driving, and I'm more up-to-date on politics than my DH (who really SHOULD know more, for his job).  I have plenty of hobbies.  I alternate doing things the kids want (ie, sitting and playing), with outings (story time or playground or playdate) and my own interests (cooking, photography, fitness).

Literally the only reason I wish I were still working was so that I had more of an identity at adult-only parties, especially when talking to people who don't have kids.  But, that alone would be a silly reason to stick my kids with a nanny and head back to work![/quote]

I thought that the infant stage was isolating and boring especially with my first.  Just trying to get out the door to go to the grocery store was an effort.  I'd no sooner get us both ready and the baby would spit up all over both of us.  I'd get us cleaned up and then a diaper change was needed.  Next thing you know my window of opportunity to get to the store between feedings was gone...

Once they got old enough to do stuff we went someplace different every day - story time at the library, the playground, Grandma's house, the pool, play dates, Mommy & Me classes, the mall, etc  That was a lot of fun.

We really didn't go to a lot of adult only parties tbh so that wasn't much of an issue for me.[/quote]

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