In DIRE Need of a Date Night?

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Permalink Reply by Hillary Rothrock on August 1, 2009 at 8:54pm

I am 5 days away from a scheduled c-section in what is one of the worst pregnancies ever. I've been having prodromal labor. I've been in and out of triage with contractions for over a month now. I've developed gestational diabetes and can no longer eat anything most preggos love to have. In 3 weeks from today I'll finally be able to go out with my husband and eat what I'd like, drink what I'd like and reconnect with him. Unfortunately finances are also going to be hard as I have to use any sick/vaca time I've accrued (been saving all year) to get paid at all for the few weeks I'm taking off from work. I'll only be getting paid for 2 weeks and I want to take at least 6 to recover from the c-section but I will have to go back before then if we can't pay our bills (one of which is still paying off the birth of our 22 month old). As it is, I barely see my husband as we work opposite shifts. We haven't had a night out in over 6 months. I so desperately need a night out it's ridiculous. This would really make my year. Thanks for the opportunity! It's great that there is hope out there for us moms!

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Permalink Reply by Jill Hedgepeth on August 2, 2009 at 1:06am

The last several years have been a roller coaster. I had my son, my father became ill & I took care of him for a year before he passed away. I lost my job, slipped into a deep depression, lost our home & then my mother passed a year later. I simply hit rock bottom. I finally was approved for permanent disability & have started to get my life back on track. My kids are happier, we have our own place, I have enrolled & start school this fall. We are truly blessed. During this time, I met a really terrific someone & they have been there for me & my children through it all. Whether that meant early days or even longer nights they have been my rock. Being that there has been so much turmoil, date night is pizza & a movie with the kids which we love but one on one time would be great. As a single mom of two, finding someone to love you & your children can sometimes be a challenge,so I love them for it. Thank you for this opportunity. Jill

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Permalink Reply by Mel C on August 2, 2009 at 10:38am

Having very little time and little money, it has been hard to simply have a "date night". We don't have too many family members or friends near by to sit for even few hours. I am a stay @ home mommy (we never get a break....ever) so it is a one income deal...currently. Anyway, when we do get out, to groc shop, errands...etc. we usually have our crying baby with us and so many difficulties to boot. Our beautiful little girl went from colic to teething in a 9 month span...she never had a break from agany and pain. 9.5 months later (we had been suffering along with her) things are starting to look better for her/us...finally. We feel it may be a good time, in the near, to maybe break away...soooo, we so desparately need just a day to rekindle and just relax. Not to forget we are parents, but just to laugh and remember how got to this point...fun fun.

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Permalink Reply by Michelle Walton on August 4, 2009 at 8:54am

Wow! If you haven't already picked at least one winner, please pick Nikki (about halfway down the first page). I really thought about replying and saying that I truly need the night out, but her reasons are so much more important than mine. I seriously just about started to cry when I read her entry. Nikki, may God bless you and your little ones. I hope your youngest one is doing much better now. =)

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Permalink Reply by nichole on August 4, 2009 at 10:57am

My husband and I haven't had an actual date night since our first child was still in my tummy. She is now almost 4. My husband is in the navy and untill recently was stationed on a boat. During the course of our marriage he has been gone I would say probably half of it due to his job. We could desperately use a date night to spend some nice quality alone time for him and I without the constant yelling and screaming of our two children. I am a sahm and it would be very very nice to get a break from the daily stresses of parenting. Have a great day and take care.

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Permalink Reply by Nora Jensen on August 4, 2009 at 12:07pm

Date night? What is a date night?!?

My hubby and I have been married for 27 years, our children are 25 and 26. Our 25 year old son is still at home and in school. While he also works we help him out with school costs. Our oldest is married and she recently had our fisrt grandson. When the kids were little we thought that this would be the time of our lives - enjoying our family, having the money to do some things. Life is good, but due to being rearended by a truck 15 yrs ago I am disabled with various medical problems. My husband is supportive and great, but a good hunk of his time off goes to driving me the 4 hr. round trip to doctors or helping around the house with things I can't do. Money goes on medical bills or other expenses. We're looking at 2 surgeries I need soon. More work for him, medical bills. I can no longer work and would love to take him out to dinner. A spa treatment might go along way to making me feel better about myself during this stressful time. It would be wonderful!

Keonte' said:

The last time I had a Date night was...ummmm...let me think...hmmmm...I can't quite put a finger on it! I really don't want to put my finger near anything. You should see my nails. They are in dire need of some attention, just like their owner.

My boyfriend and I have been together since high school. It's been a roller-coaster ride for our 11-year relationship. Mostly filled with joy (the birth of our son), sometimes filled with heartache (a few break-ups), and always filled with laughter (our endless cookouts with family and friends).

Even with all these great adventures, we somehow lost US. We use to head straight to the movies when a great picture was playing. We would always eat dinner before a movie. It gave us time to catch-up on life, on love, on US. Somehow things went downhill. We became comfortable with being at home, or hanging out separately with our respective group of friends. We let US become minUS. Minus the dates, minus the quality time, and minus the commitment. I'm ready to add on to US and bring date night back, along with a little sexy as well.

I know a lot of the problem has to deal with our current situation. I have been out of work for nearly one year. It has been a blessing and curse all-in-one. I've been able to spend time at home with my son, but it has caused resentment because my boyfriend is the only one working. We have to cutback on a lot of the leisurely activities we use to do. This date night package would do wonders for us.

I'm not begging...okay, I am. Date night could just turn into date year for us. We may want to go out more often after being motivated by these wonderful prizes. Everyone deserves a night out. I just hope I am just deserving of this wonderful opportunity. I'm heading to my closet to pick out a little, black dress now!

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Permalink Reply by Melanie Isaksen on August 4, 2009 at 6:28pm

Life is hard. Most of us have been on this planet long enough to figure that one out. After all, we're moms right? We didn't just fall off the turnip truck yesterday- heck, it was years ago! True, there was a time when I really thought it was "all about me", when I sincerely believed that my life would be good because I "deserved to be happy". Ah, such youthful misconceptions! The truth is, you're lucky if you get a night with your husband once in a blue moon... a night where you don't have to share him or yourself with anyone else. A night that makes you remember why you got married in the first place... that allows you to see why he's the one that makes all this insanity worthwhile. The truth is- if I am lucky enough to be graced with a night like that, it could only mean that I won this contest!

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Permalink Reply by momaof8 on August 5, 2009 at 5:14am

I have eight kids need I say more lol. I have An 19,18,12,11,10,10,9,8 I homeschool and my poor hubby works two jobs. We get three dates a year our Anniversary 23 years, Valentine's day and My birthday. We are foster and adoptive parents for the last twelve years. If anyone could use a date it is us lol.

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Permalink Reply by doublemam on August 5, 2009 at 1:56pm

I think that any mom could use a date. Even if I would win a grat prize like this we probably had to do the date in our house because with my son's special needs it has been impossible to find a babysitter that can take care of him since he needs additional tubefeedings..

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Permalink Reply by Crystal L Saili on August 6, 2009 at 12:56am

My husband & I are new parents! I know in order for me to the best Mommy I can be, I must first learn how to experience "ME & DADDY" time w/out feeling guilty. I truly believe this date night would force my husband & I to do something for us, (Geeze that sounds kind of selfish!) Even if we were to win this, we would spend a majority of the night bragging about our son, but that's us we're proud parents, & having been blessed with Noah is the best thing that could ever happen to us. I think one of the hardest things we'll have to learn is that it is imperative to take time for ourselves & that time will allow us to be better parents. So hopefully we can win this date night & it will be part of a very big lesson in our new lives as parents! Thanks, & God Bless!

Crystal & Thomas

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Permalink Reply by Amber on August 7, 2009 at 12:32am

Why do I need a date? Well, I have been married eleven and a half years to a truck driver. The last time he was able to make time for me and spend time with me without kids? I can't remember to be honest. He works so hard, is gone for up to 8 weeks at a time, and I am at home with the kids the whole time he is gone. It would be great just to have time for me and him to reconnect and be a couple again, instead of business partners.

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Permalink Reply by emeraldcut1 on August 9, 2009 at 12:00am

My husband and I need, not want, a date night. My husband, Robert was injured at work and he had three procedures, two were surgeries. His spirit is really down and I have been taking care of him and our 9 y/o daughter Brittany. We live in Dalls/Fort Worth, Texas with no other family members or friends around.

We would really appreciate the time to relieve some of the stress of our situation.

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