Taking care of mommy better is not selfish; it's essential. By prioritizing maternal health and self-care, mothers can create a positive, nurturing environment for themselves and their families. Remember, a happy, healthy mom is better equipped to care for her loved ones and live a fulfilling life.
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |------|--------|---------|-----------|----------|--------|----------|--------| | 7:00 am | Wake up + meds | Wake up + meds | Wake up + meds | Wake up + meds | Wake up + meds | Wake up + meds | Wake up + meds | | 8:00 am | Breakfast together | Breakfast together | Breakfast together | Breakfast together | Breakfast together | Breakfast together | Breakfast together | | 9:30 am | Physical therapy (home) | Grocery delivery | Doctor’s tele‑visit | Light housekeeping | Family video call | Garden walk (respite aide) | Church / community activity | | 12:00 pm | Lunch & meds | Lunch & meds | Lunch & meds | Lunch & meds | Lunch & meds | Lunch & meds | Lunch & meds | | 2:00 pm | Rest/nap | Memory games | Rest/nap | Music therapy | Rest/nap | Movie afternoon (with aide) | Quiet reading | | 4:30 pm | Snack + hydration check | Snack + hydration check | Snack + hydration check | Snack + hydration check | Snack + hydration check | Snack + hydration check | Snack + hydration check | | 5:30 pm | Evening walk (respite) | Evening walk (respite) | Evening walk (respite) | Evening walk (respite) | Evening walk (respite) | Evening walk (family) | Evening walk (family) | | 7:00 pm | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | | 8:30 pm | Meds + wind‑down | Meds + wind‑down | Meds + wind‑down | Meds + wind‑down | Meds + wind‑down | Meds + wind‑down | Meds + wind‑down | | 9:30 pm | Personal time (read, stretch) | Personal time (meditate) | Personal time (journal) | Personal time (call friend) | Personal time (movie) | Personal time (hobby) | Personal time (reflect) | missax jennifer white taking care of mommy better
Missax Jennifer White: Raising the Bar on “Mommy‑Care” Taking care of mommy better is not selfish; it's essential