SAHM's That Use Facebook. - Page 2

karkli · 11-09-2009, 08:33 PM

I usually log in at least once in the morning to see if there's anything worth seeing. Then, in the late afternoon/evenings while the kids are napping and then unwinding from the day, I'll often check in a few times.

And I admit - I let my DD (almost 4) play a few of the Facebook games, like Restaurant City and Pet Society. Oh, how she loves them and they often keep her occupied while I'm cooking dinner.

3plus2isme · 11-10-2009, 05:36 PM

Oh yes. But I don't play the games, install apps, etc... every.single family member lives 12+ hours away so it's the easiest way to communicate with them. And I don't sit for hours, I pop on and off pretty quickly

I've thought about deleting it but I just can't do it... I hate email so that's how they see all our pics.

gaudynight · 11-10-2009, 08:52 PM

Yes, but not for long periods of time. I probably check it 10-12 times a day, just to read status updates, look at pics etc. If I get a few minutes between homeschool and everything else I usually retreat to the computer to clear my head.

When I'm nursing I'm often on MDC or flicking between MDC and FB.

Logan's mommy · 11-11-2009, 02:07 AM

I spend most of the day logged into Facebook, but check it sporadically throughout the day. It's really the only way I have to keep in touch with people. Ds2 screams when I'm on the phone, so Facebook is a much easier option for me because I don't have to strain to hear people over a screaming baby.

I do play games on there, mostly at night after everyone has gone to bed. Mothering is another time suck, I can spend hours on both.

EarthsMamma · 11-11-2009, 02:15 AM

I love FB and mothering! FB is nice for when I am nursing or DS has already fallen asleep in my arms (sometimes I read, but a sleeping baby makes page turning difficult!) But I think I would wither a little without the internet, in my pre baby life I was very social 24/7 and now, with only one car, I don't get out and about as much as before, but I still feel 'connected' with FB etc... but I do not play the games or add the apps

punkysquirrel · 11-11-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fawnanddoe

I feel like I am on it all the time! Especially when nursing DS.

Me too! Well, when I was at home. Now that I am back at work part-time, I take my Blackberry phone in the bathroom while I am nursing and go on FB or surf the web on my phone. Ha ha.

naturechicplus1 · 11-11-2009, 03:37 PM

i have to give myself facebook fasts every once in a while to put it in perspective. like a pp I don't do any of the quizzes, games, etc, just do status updates, post pics, etc. i have made myself lists too, so i can sort through groups of people and look at the ones i really want to keep close contact with and then when i have more time look at others that i'm not as close with, but still want to see what they're up to once in a while.
mdc has been sucking a lot more of my time recently, but it just feels good to feel like you're in the same boat with someone!

Peppermint Poppies · 11-11-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by YayJennie

I LOVE facebook, but I use it only for social networking. I never install apps or take quizzes or play games. I log in, do a status update, upload pics of the baby, and read my news feed to see how everyone is doing. That's really it.

This. It only takes me about 10-15 minutes while I drink my morning coffee and feed my babe breakfast.

Stephenie · 11-12-2009, 12:27 AM

I was spending way too much time on there... so I deleted it.

**jenneology** · 11-12-2009, 01:47 AM

My husband just got me sucked into Mafia Wars...

I really like FB, much better than myspace which was my introduction into social networking sites. I find that on FB, I get a lot of birth advocacy in. I love sharing links. Sure, I could be blogging about those links but find it easier to just link to an interesting webpage with a comment, instead of set up the whole big blog post.

Starflower · 11-12-2009, 01:56 AM

I check FB fairly often. I like that I can IM people, though I don't do this often. (I don't like making phone calls.)

I don't play the games. I hide mafia wars and all that. I've deleted a couple people I decided I didn't want on there after all.

I rarely post, though I think that's more of an introvert thing than a SAHP thing.

I could kind of take it or leave it, but it has helped me catch up with one friend I had really been missing. And it's nice to know what's going on with people without having to talk to them all the time.

LadyCatherine185 · 11-12-2009, 06:15 AM

I'm on FB and MDC a lot.. usually for a minute or two at a time multiple times a day. Since I SAH, it helps me stay 'connected' to other people. I have a lot of friends from church who SAH who have FB, as well as friends from highschool, when I used to work, etc. It's nice to have an easy way to keep in touch. Plus I like to show off pics of the boy.

greenmamapagan · 11-12-2009, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mama2mygirl

No way. My friends who "work" are on there much more. They also surf the net a whole lot more too.

the friends who pop up most frequently on my news feed are tied between the SAHMs and the desk-job types. Actually, to be fair a few of the SAHMs are actually online WAHMs so they are probably working at the same time.

phatchristy · 11-12-2009, 10:20 AM

Some friend invited me to be their neighbor on farmville and the rest was history...sigh. I can just say that if it wasn't for the kids helping out I probably would go cropless.

It's a big time suck, but try to do it when I'm NAKing already.

elismum1908 · 11-12-2009, 07:49 PM

um, yes.

karemore · 11-12-2009, 08:26 PM

No, I was online far more when I worked than I am now.

I check my email, facebook, and here every morning and every night. I don't play any games on FB, and I ignore any of those odd requests and gifts and things.

I don't think it's a time waster at all, I find fb an efficient way to keep in touch with family and friends. It's a heck of a lot quicker to post that we have the flu, then to call or send emails to everyone.

SAHDS · 11-13-2009, 01:12 AM

Ummmm... yeah.

It's just me and the dog here from 9am - 3pm and cooking, cleaning, volunteering, baking, running errands and shopping can only fill up so many hours.

karika · 11-13-2009, 01:21 AM

well I only recently 'discovered' it... and I just got a laptop when I have been puterless for months... so I leave my FB page up all the time and check it a bit. I recently added a few women from here from another thread to offer natural living support to each other. I do not use the applications. I have not seen the people I found through there for 20 years or more, so I am still catching up with who has children and what jobs and whatnot. One of my friends posts wonderful news stories I wouldn't have seen otherwise so I like that too.

BreezyMom · 11-13-2009, 07:39 PM

I also am on quite a bit while nursing my DD. It helps me have a little adult conversation during the day

JennTheMomma · 11-14-2009, 01:47 PM

Nope, usually about 5-10 minutes during the morning. Even though I'm a SAHM I don't spend much time on the computer, usually 30 minutes total.