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As part of The Mommies Network, MilwaukeeMommies.com is a free community for moms in Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha , Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha Counties, Wisconsin. We realize that all moms need local support -- and who can't use another friend? MilwaukeeMommies.com offers a simple way to connect with local moms for friendship, support and fun. Members meet on our private discussion forums to share information on everything from where to get the best haircut to tips on transitioning to a "big kid" bed. Each month, we also offer many face-to-face events for our members, their children and their families. Register today to access our discussion forums, events calendar and more! It's free and we'll keep your info secure and private.

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Moms' Night Out
Join us tomorrow night, Tuesday, for a fun moms' night out! Click here for all the details of when and where. Let's get out of the house, enjoy conversation with friends, and enjoy the beautiful spring weather that we have been having!

This Week's Events

Join us for these fun events this week! Click on the links below for more information and to RSVP.

Monday, May 14th- The Domes

Tuesday, May 15th- Moms' Night Out

Wednesday, May 16th- Park Play Date

Thursday, May 17th- Tails and Tales Story Time

Friday, May 18th- Play Time

Happy Mother's Day

MilwaukeeMommies wishes all of its members a wonderful day today and everyday.

Happy Mother's Day!

Keeping the Romance Alive

A happy marriage is a wonderful thing! Date nights, sleeping late on Saturday mornings and then going out for pancakes, long walks in the park as the sun is going down in the summer, and late nights at a baseball game... we have all enjoyed at least some of these with our spouse. Do you remember those carefree days before you had your first baby? What happened to those days?

Recently on MilwaukeeMommies the mommies were talking about ways to keep the romance alive after you have brought your first baby home from the hospital. The first year that your home has that third person living in it is hard! Knowing that and recognizing that your family dynamics have changed is a big step in the direction of keeping your marriage in the spotlight. So what did other mommies do?

Brittany said that going out to dinner works for her. "We both enjoy eating (ha!), so we will drop the baby off with grandma and grandpa and go for dinner down the road from their house. Even though it's only about an hour of alone time, it helps."

"We like date nights at home," Mary said. "My husband and I will open a bottle of wine and enjoy some of our favorite snacks while we watch a movie, play Scrabble, or just talk. We also carpool to work, and after we drop our son off at school we have a chance to talk alone every day. I love that time!"

Jennifer remembers a rough first year after her baby was born, too. "The first year with our son was awful! With the lack of sleep and trying to figure out how to be parents for the first time we were consumed with the baby. I know a couple of months after the first year was over we had an opportunity to go away (far away) to Seattle for an extended weekend and we did. My parents came and watched the baby and it was probably the best time my husband and I had had together in a long time. We didn't have a baby to worry about, only each other. We were able to talk and have fun and just enjoy each others' company."

Some new moms and dads also struggle with breastfeeding. Even when breastfeeding is going well there can be stress that comes with it. Just waking up once or twice a night for many months to make sure the baby is fed can cause a new mom to want sleep over intimacy. Many new dads have a hard time finding their place in this situation, since they can't help feed the baby if mom is nursing. Carol has noticed this. "My husband and I are with our son every second of every day. I'm hoping once the baby is weaned we can rekindle the romance."

Jennifer also shared that she and her husband go out of their way to do things that they know the other appreciates. "I have also learned that if I snuggle with him in bed he is a much happier guy. I am not a snuggler but he is and I try to do it for a while each night because I know he likes it. On the other hand I love back rubs and he is not a fan of giving them to me but he does because he knows I like them."

If you have found other ways to keep the romance alive in your post-baby relationship, or want the support of other moms who have "been there, done that" then join us in the Relationships Forum on MilwaukeeMommies.