Anyone else finding maternity leave boring?

[JKDcot]

I feel awful saying this as I love my son very much. But I’m a FTM to a 12 week old. I used to be a corporate sucker and worked long hours. Now I’m finding maternity leave so boring?
My husband is WFH due to Covid so is around for a quick cup of tea and chat, but I’m not really doing much (again due to Covid it’s just a pain with masks/restrictions). Other than playing with the baby when he’s awake, going out for a walk every day, keeping house organised. What can I do? I end up just watching telly.... any tips?

If your baby likes walks I would go for the mother of all walks every day. I would take a picnic and a flask. I would plan long circular walks in the very best locations nearby.

Is there any other parents you can meet to do this? Baby groups were a godsend to me and I really feel for those that don't have them due to covid.

I hear you. Its super dull. Im an A+E nurse, so am used to a VERY fast paced day with lots of spinning plates to keep in the air. I go back in 3 weeks and cant wait.

I like a project during maternity leave. During my first I planned our wedding and during the latest project managed our extension. Is there anything you are interested in that you could plan around naps to reduce the boredom?

I do go on walks but he hates his pram so I sling him and then my back hurts so I can’t go for too long.

I did a virtual NCT class but meeting up is pretty challenging right now.

I feel pretty useless like I’m not making the most of my days and the time off

Don't feel useless. You are looking after your baby. Anything above that is a bonus. I loved it but also found it extremely boring.

It's much less dull when the baby is a bit older and can interact more, and it's much less dull in non-covid times when you can meet up with real people.

Sooooo boring. It got much better at about 6 months when DD started sitting up, and weaning gave me something to do.

She's 8 months now and although I love her so intensely, I'm also looking forward to going back to work.

It's less dull when your DC is Satan's crying baby from hell. Which I was blessed with.

Let the baby sleep on you and watch some box sets. That's how I spent mine and I really can't believe I complained about it!!

It's not your fault, covid restrictions have really limited baby groups so there is bugger all to do all day.

Some groups are starting near me in September - maybe see if something is happening in your area?

I went back to work at 13 weeks and I was so happy about it. I practically skipped back in! Now she’s over a year and in nursery a couple of days a week things are much more interesting. Small babies are just really relentlessly dull.

I hated early maternity leave. I’m a teacher so used to being on the move all day and working late in the night. It was a shock!

I luckily have lots of existing friends with small children, so managed to arrange a coffee/walk/group most days that kept me amused. It must be really tricky at the moment.

Now I have a toddler and work full time, I’d kill for a month sitting at home watching box sets all day 😂

Thanks all. I’m glad to hear some honest opinions and I feel a lot less selfish for complaining.

I will just give in to the fact that it is a bit dull and just enjoy the time to relax. Any box set suggestions?! I’ve watched selling sunset which was hilarious! X

I was made redundant when I was 6 months pregnant, I had a straightforward pregnancy so I was so bored for the first few months, once DS was born I made it he was nearly a year old before I went back part time, I could not take any more being home full time

I hated maternity leave, luckily I had planned to go back when my baby was 3 months anyway due to the nature of my job.
I thought I was suppose to #lovematernityleave but it’s totally fine if it’s not what you imagined.

I’m 14 weeks in and bored too

I hated baby groups first time round though so quite glad they are off

I need to do more walks. DH works back in the office so it can be a bit lonely but I try and see friends every other day or so

@JKDcot I just started watching Good Girls on Netflix yesterday
Worth a watch

Yep, yep, yep, boring! I know it's a faff, but try and do baby groups that sound fun - some are starting back up now. Good ones I enjoyed were buggy fit, baby yoga, baby cinema. Perhaps write a list of places you'd like to visit and tick them off when you go with your baby?

Oh, and arrange time visit friends you haven't seen for a long time in different parts of the UK (it's harder to do so when they're toddlers).

I'm the same op, used to being really busy in a quiet aseptic unit at work, now frustrated at spender my days breastfeeding and achieving much in a very noisy house that's constantly being messed up by a stuck at home husband and 2 other children.. I love my family but it's a bit odd adapting, roll on back to school.
Ps: it might be worth contacting your local sling library for advice of its making your back hurt op. A good sling/wrap/carrier should be comfy, especially when baby is small. If you get that sorted you'd enjoy your day a lot more...my daughter spends most of the day in hers, she'll sleep for 3 hours at a time in it, unlike her Moses basket.

Yes it’s awful, especially at the moment with no baby groups running! Am in a busy and stressful job and have never missed work more! Have devoured all of Netflix. DH WFH but only really around for 5 min chats. I really miss adult humans. It’s starting to get me quite down. Nothing to say other than sending love.

PS. Have you seen Schitt’s Creek? Is pure joy. Saving a rewatch of it for when I’m really low.

I feel you! My little one is 16 weeks and the boredom is just starting to seep in.. My brain feels soft around the edges from the lack of adult conversation.

I've never been good at relaxing and I'm finding myself house projects to do just so I feel productive... Like organising all our pasta and rice into glass jars! Thrilling stuff.

I should get out and go to local mum meet ups but I'm too knackered to socialise and make an effort it's a vicious cycle. Mustn't complain too much but yeah, it's boring!

Like organising all our pasta and rice into glass jars! Thrilling stuff.

I organised all the tins in one of my kitchen cuboards the other day. Would 10/10 recommend. Sorting the tinned tomatos from kidney beans? Cant beat it.

I have a 7 week old :) I start my baby sensory classes at the beginning of September! I've also got a season ticket to my local zoo and have been going there with my mum and sister. We have a local park and we walk around there a fair bit.
I've also been clothes shopping with her and gone to the beach for walks with my friends and their kids.
Plenty to do my way! X

My little boy is 13 weeks in Tuesday and like you I had a very fast paced job... But I cannot stand maternity leave. I am so bored... So much do that we are putting our house on the market 🤣 that'll keep me busy! Back to work beginning of January.