I am 21 years old and 24 weeks pregnant with my first..Have just finished law degree so have not started working (properly) yet, my boyfriend has well paying job..was planning on not working for at least 2 or 3 years when baby arrives, as I want to be with my baby for the first years of his/her life..anyway, what do people think of 'stay at home' mums nowadays?
The reaction I have had when I tell people that I am not planning to work as soon as I can has been quite negative, as if I am lazy or something, and I have also been told that it is a waste of my degree, and will be really hard to find a job with 2 years out of work..but its not like I am never going to work, just want to be there for my child for a while, and throw all my energy and time into being a good mother.. What are your opinions on this? It feels as though a mother is criticized for working and also for not working, we can't win! Thanks
2007-07-24
11:51:23
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**sugarplum**
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