My Pregnant Stay At Home Mom Routine

As a pregnant stay-at-home mom, I think figured out a routine that will work for me during this pregnancy.

Many would think that since I’m already home that this would be ideal for any pregnant person.

Which is true and false.

As many of you already know, I have a 2-year-old daughter which means I’m a pregnant stay-at-home mom with a toddler.

Being a pregnant stay-at-home mom with children is completely different from being a pregnant stay-at-home wife with no kids.

A stay-at-home wife with no kids can enjoy her pregnancy without having to deal with children being present that require your attention.

In my case with a toddler, I have to make sure she is good while also making sure I’m taking care of myself during this pregnancy.

I spoke of how I navigated the first trimester in a previous post and one of the things I stated was that I completely ditched the routine that had worked before I had gotten pregnant.

As much as I wanted to stick to a schedule, it just was not going to happen.

Now that I have gotten past the first trimester and all those awful symptoms that come with it, I am feeling more and more like myself again.

I felt my energy return about halfway through the second trimester and even now in the third trimester, I still have some of that energy.

With that being said, I started to get back in the groove of things and found a new normal which involved creating a routine for myself as a stay-at-home mom.

If you are interested in my routine as a pregnant stay-at-home mom with a toddler, then keep reading.

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My Pregnant Stay At Home Mom Routine

7:15-8:00 AM: Wake Up

My pregnant stay-at-home mom routine starts with trying to get out of bed in the mornings.

In order for me to start feeling like myself again, I have to get back to the morning person that I normally am.

Depending on how I slept the night before (because we all know postpartum insomnia is at an all-time high when pregnant), will likely determine when I decide to get out of bed.

If I didn’t sleep as well, then I will likely stay in the bed until 8 AM.

This is also about the time my daughter gets up so my day will immediately start with my daughter being my alarm clock.

If I had a good night’s sleep, then I will likely get up when my husband leaves for work which is around 7:15 AM.

This is the time I ideally shoot for in the mornings because it can give me anywhere between 30 mins to an hour of alone time.

I get to take my time and do all of the simple things that I like to do every morning such as making the bed, getting dressed, enjoying a cup of tea, and checking my emails.

All of this without a toddler present.

8:00-9:00 AM: Make Breakfast/Morning Tidy Up

Whether I got some alone time or was waken up by my human alarm clock, this is about the time I head downstairs to get breakfast started for me and the little one.

We both will eat and once we are done, I will begin to tidy up the kitchen.

Part of my daily cleaning routine consists of washing the dishes (or loading the dishwasher), wiping down the counters, putting a load of laundry into the washer, and folding one load of laundry.

9:00-10:00 AM: Get Ready

If I didn’t get a chance to get ready before my daughter woke up, then I will take this opportunity to get myself ready and look more put together.

And I have to always clarify that by me getting ready, I am simply talking about changing out my pajamas into some leggings and a nice shirt that I can leave in the house in if I needed to.

I also will change my daughter out of her pajamas into something comfortable as well and have her help me make her bed.

These are all a part of the good daily habits that I teach her in hopes that she will stick with them as she gets older because she sees me doing it.

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Get Out Of The House

During the first year of my daughter’s life, I experienced postpartum depression and fell into what many call stay-at-home mom depression.

And I figured out that a lot of that stemmed from being home all the time and not leaving the house.

So I make it a point to get out of the house every day now.

Whether it is to run errands, go for a walk, take my daughter to a fun place such as the park or the library, or even just to go to Starbucks or Sonic to get myself something to drink.

I find a way to get out of the house.

On the days when the weather is bad or if it’s just too cold, we will stay home and my daughter and I will enjoy some indoor play.

We will usually do some kind of play-based activity such as playing with puzzles, playdough, or coloring. And then we will follow that up with a movie that we will watch together.

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12:30-1:30 PM: Lunch

Before this time, my daughter has already requested a snack which is usually some fruit or pretzels.

I’m not usually hungry when she asks for a snack, but I can guarantee you that I am during this time.

We often do lunch at home, but maybe 1-2 times a week, we go on a lunch date to a place that she chooses which is usually McDonald’s.

I don’t know what it is with kids and McDonald’s, but my daughter could eat there every day if the decision was up to her.

1:30-4:00 PM: Rest/ Work On Blog

This is the time of day when my daughter usually naps.

It can vary from it being earlier around 1:00 PM or later around 2:00 PM.

Whenever she goes down is when I will likely go down as well.

I had mentioned that in the first trimester, I would often rest when my daughter is asleep and I still do this in the third trimester.

My daughter usually sleeps anywhere from 2 hours to 2 and a half hours, but I don’t usually lay down that long.

If I am feeling beyond exhausted, then I will lay down much longer, but if I find that I have some energy, then I will use some of this time to work on my blog.

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4:00-5:00 PM: Start Preparing Dinner

This is also a time period that varies in our home because it all depends on when my daughter wakes up.

If she went down for a later nap, then the latest I will let her sleep is 5:00 PM with the latest being 5:30 PM.

The last thing I want to be doing is battling with a toddler at bedtime because she isn’t ready to go to bed.

My goal every day is to get dinner started around 4:30 PM which is usually around the time my daughter wakes up.

But sometimes I don’t get started until 5:00 or a little after.

My husband is usually walking in from work during this time frame as well.

When he comes home, my daughter’s attention instantly shifts to him which actually allows me to get started preparing dinner.

5:00-6:00 PM: Dinner/ Evening Tidy Up

After dinner has been made, we will try to sit down together and enjoy it as a family.

Eating together as a family was something we did almost every day when I was growing up and something I want to do with my family as well.

Having dinner together is a great way to bond as a family.

Once we all have eaten, I will head back into the kitchen to do an evening tidy-up.

This consists of putting any leftovers away, loading up the dishwasher if there are too many dishes in the sink, and wiping down the counters.

I will also take this time to pick up any toys that my daughter has laying around in the living room and put up anything that my daughter has taken out of her play kitchen during the day.

I save this task for the end of the day because if I didn’t, I would be picking up toys all day.

This is also a task that I will have my daughter help me out as well so that she learns to clean up her space when she is done playing.

6:00-7:30 PM: Family Time

After we have had dinner and cleaned up the kitchen, we all settle down in the living room to just hang out and catch up with one another.

Most of the time, my daughter uses this time to play with her dad while I relax and kick my feet up.

Some nights, we will watch a movie or a sports game.

When the weather is nicer, we will take walks as a family which is a great exercise for me the further I get into my pregnancy.

Walking is just of the healthy habits that I like to maintain during pregnancy.

7:30-8:00 PM: Bath Time For My Daughter

At this time, we officially start my daughter’s bedtime routine.

We run her some water and let her soak and play in the tub for about 10-15 minutes before one of us goes gives her a bath.

Since I’m pregnant, my husband has ultimately been the main one giving her bath since it has become a lot harder for me to bend over the tub.

8:00-9:00 PM: Shower/ Put My Daughter To Bed

After my daughter gets her bath is when my bedtime routine starts.

I usually take this time to get in a shower while my daughter hangs out with her dad for a little bit.

She has lately been wanting a snack before she goes to bed so while I’m in the shower, my husband will take her to the kitchen to have some ice cream or cereal.

I get a peaceful shower and she gets an evening snack so everybody wins.

After I have showered and gotten cleaned up, we both put her to bed.

9:00-11:00 PM: Me Time/Bedtime

After a long day, this is the time period I look forward to the most.

The end of my routine as a pregnant stay-at-home mom consists of me getting some well deserves me-time.

My me-time can vary from day to day.

Some days, my husband and I will watch a show on Netflix or Hulu.

Other days, I will take this time to finish up anything on my blog.

And then there are days when I pass out right after putting my daughter to bed.

In my opinion, self-care can be whatever you need it to be whether it’s watching a show, reading a book, writing, or even sleeping.

Whatever makes you feel good is my idea of self-care and what my me-time will consist of.

Your Turn

Well, that is all folks! This is what my pregnant stay-at-home mom routine looks like! But I want to hear from you now. For all of my pregnant mommas out there, what are do your days look like? I’m not super strict with this schedule because obviously pregnancy is unpredictable, but I am curious. Let me know your thoughts in the comment below. And while you are still here, check out my previous post below. Until next time!

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Just Jass