Am I just having a case of the grass is always greener on the other side or are there women who really enjoy this? Any women with regrets either way? Also, how do you transition back into to the workforce and when is the right time? Did you work while pregnant?
2006-06-07 11:53:09 · 10 answers · asked by sosickofred 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I couldnt imagine going to work and leaving someone else to raise my children ( babysitter, daycare, public school etc ) I had the children so its my duty to take care of them and not pawn them off.
Yes there are some situations where a mother does not have a choice, but if you can afford to be a stay at home mom then do it, it will benefit your children in the long run. Most mothers work because they think their children have to have it all.... the new car and brand new whatever wont matter to them 10-20 years from now. All they want is a mother.
I really enjoy being a stay at home mom, I have been doing it for 10 years now.
2006-06-07 12:07:29 · answer #1 · answered by Tiffany D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a stay at home mom. I have 3 children and have been home with them since I was pregnant with my first. I have done party plan businsses and stuff from home. They are a lot of fun, only take a few hours, and get me out of the house for a while so that I can mingle with other "adults." I found that Home and Garden Party was the one that I made the most money with, and trust me, I have tried enough of them...lol. Everyone is good at different things though. Currently I am just staying home and loving every minute of being able to share my time with my children. I say, if you feel that home is where you should be and you have the means to be there, then why not give it a try.
Good luck!!!
2006-06-07 12:41:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a teacher. I decided after my first child was born to stay home. I was asked to return to teaching because the school had a shortage of certified teachers . I found a wonderful woman who cared just for my daughter during the day . I then had a second child and again decided to stay home. My marriage was very rocky, so after a year I returned to teaching. I needed the financial independence to be able to give my ex an ultimatum. If I hadn't returned. I would have been stuck. The new issue of Cosmo has an article entitled "Should You Stop Working When You Have Kids?" about the importance of this. I feel like continuing to teach gave my kids a good role model. I always made time for them.
2006-06-07 12:33:47 · answer #3 · answered by vic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a student mother. but my sister was a career woman she went back to work when her maternity leave was over I'm now a stay at home mom. i do want to go back to school but i personally think it's best for you and your child if you put off things til they are 1 or 2 because that's when they are doing the most development and you can encourage them to grow the way you want rather the way some one else thinks is best. my sister is not as close to her kids as her husband because he's with them more and she worked up until she was 8 almost 9 months but she has no regrets neither do i that i have to wait a little longer.
2006-06-07 12:03:09 · answer #4 · answered by manda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love being a stay at home mom, however I think my family is having the opposite problem and will need me to work after the baby is born. It is always really great to know that I was the one who was there for my son 24/7. It was hard work, but also fun. (I currently do not have my son with me due to a controlling ex husband and a lot of complicated issues.)
I am about to have my second baby, and I wish I could be a stay at home mom again. However, I think I am going to have to work.
2006-06-07 12:00:19 · answer #5 · answered by joleiey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am currently an at home mom of an active 2 year old. I am going back to work part time in September. I have enjoyed being with my son full time. No one can care for your child/children better than you. I do feel somewhat isolated at times. I do lots of mom and me stuff, and have met lots of other moms. I did work full time when I was pregnant, and went back to work when my son was 4 months old. I worked full time for a year, and never seemed to have time. I was stressed out. My son was always sick and acting out. This year has been great. I am glad that I stayed home this year. I am ready to return part time now that he is 2. I figure part time is the best of both worlds and best for me.
2006-06-07 12:01:57 · answer #6 · answered by seatonrsp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a stay at home mum with my 2 year old son, i was starting to feel a little lonely, but now we do lots of activities such as swimming on Mondays, kindy gym on Tuesdays and mothers group on Wednesdays. I am just about to put him into daycare one day a week as he is starting to get really shy towards strangers and even some people he knows. I think it will also be good for me as i am trying to study from home but i just don't seem to be getting much done at the moment. But i love every minute of being a stay at home mum and i wouldn't change it for the world. I was there for his first word, his first steps and every other little thing along the way, and they are memories i will treasure forever.
2006-06-07 12:09:09 · answer #7 · answered by bec 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a stay at home mom until my older kids were in middle school (junior high). I have worked for ten years and now want to be at home. My youngest is still in high school the two older ones are now in college. I regret not being able to spend more time with the younger one. She was still in elementary school when I went to work. I think you should try it, and see how it works out. Can you take a leave of absence and still return to work? Iif you decide you like it, then give your two weeks notice. Good luck!
2006-06-07 12:02:53 · answer #8 · answered by aqualibrarian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love being a sahm but I hate having to ask for money...you feel like a child.
I would, if I was you, continue with your career...because once you are a sahm its hard to go back because you become attached to the kids.
You already have a career right?
The grass is green because we sahm are always on top of it.
We have nothing else to do and its gets boring.
2006-06-07 12:40:11 · answer #9 · answered by GTZEVRYTHNG 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked off and on thru carrying and raising 3 sons....... It is all a matter of personal and financial choice and needs....... If you can stay home and want to, then do....... if not dont..... some jobs allow a 6 week leave, you can take a pd or non pd leave and see how you feel........ that is about all you can do...... God bless
2006-06-07 12:00:40 · answer #10 · answered by Annie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋