Why in the world am I writing a blog?!? Where do I think I’m going to find time to keep up with this??
The truth is, I NEED to do this. I’m a mom of twins + 1 …a stay at home mom actually. And some days I feel like my brain has turned to mush. I need some stimulation – something to shock the life back into me. When my babies were first born I actually used to make excel graphs documenting the number of feeds they had, how many times they needed a new diaper…you get the idea.
Don’t worry, I know it was a little crazy. It didn’t last long..THAT long…
But for those of us moms who went from being full time career women to full time stay at home moms…well, we know how big of an adjustment it is. Hopefully this blog will help me figure things out as I stumble through it…
In the meantime, I know there’s a lot of us out there just trying to do the best we can to raise our children to be amongst the best Muslims. Two heads are better than one. Hopefully this blog will become a place where we can pool our best efforts and walk away with useful, practical ways to be better parents, Insha’Allah.
[If you want to contact me you can email me at admin@confessionsofamuslimmommaholic.com]
you’ve been a stay at home mom for 2 yrs…I’ve been a stay at home mom for only 2 weeks and i’m going insane, my brain doesn’t function properly, and my reflexes have slowed down. but blogging isn’t my thing…as i cope with staying awake at night, i’m trying to figure out how to gain back the brain cells i’ve lost in the past 2 weeks. *sigh*
Word on the need for mental stimulation. With two babies ( a year and a half apart) I’m currently a stay-at-home mom as well. Going back to work when my first child was 8 months was the hardest thing I did since my first was born. I love working with the stimulation and development that it gives me as a growing adult, but I love being able to witness and guide the development of my children more. So I commend your efforts to combine your need for stimulation with your babies’ need for guidance. I hope to gain motivation and hidayat from this blog and I pray that we all can help each other towards Greater Goals, insha’Allah.
ASAK
Just wanted to thank you for your blog. I feel like I have found a new friend! I have been a stay-at-home mom since my first child was born (12 years ago). I have 2 kids who were 11 mths apart. Nine years later, we were blessed with our 3rd child. While being at home is what I have chosen, I have to admit I have been on the verge of insanity at times. I commend you for doing this! Meeting new people has always been hard for me. But, I really want to! There has to be people out there like myself, right? Husbands are great but craving girlfriend time! Thanks again!
Thanks so much Hena! I can completely relate… I don’t know where I would be if it weren’t for the circle of moms who surround me and help me get through the days.. And, umm… husbands do NOT compare! lol
Hi there!! I love that you started this blog!!
while I am not Muslim, I have lived in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Dubai and have many muslim friends! I am currently in New Zealand and about to return to Dubai in a few months (will be traveling through South America and Africa first!).
Great blog!!