2006-06-09 10:06:02 · 6 answers · asked by seatonrsp 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
The biggest sacrifice, for our family, has been financial. Our income was cut by about 40% when we decided I would stay home to raise our daughter. Our budget is tight and we've had to modify our lifestyle significantly, but we have no regrets. This is what is best for our family.
Every mother has her own set of priorities, values and needs. Becoming a stay at home mom has been worth it to me, but it didn't come easily.
It was a challenge to go from the working world where I earned money for my work, could clearly see the product of that work and received objective feedback on how I was performing. I had to learn to live without the compensation and praise that came with employment.
Many people measure success and worth by the amount of money you earn. To be happy as a stay at home mom, I had to decide that what other people thought didn't matter as much. At first, I had a rough time with people asking, "What do you do all day?" and "So, you're JUST a mom?" Then I realized that I am satisfied with how I spend my days and that being a mom is the most important and rewarding job I have ever had.
I want my daughter to get the best care and I know I am the person most devoted to that, so it made sense for me to stay home with her. I am satisfied knowing I have been an integral part of her development and growth. I've had a front row seat for all of her milestones. She smiled at me the first time she smiled. She spoke to me the first time she spoke. She took her first step toward me. It just doesn't get better than that!
2006-06-11 11:26:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mommy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, we don't have as much money. In fact we're practically paycheck to paycheck but my husband's military so that's almost a given. I had to give a job I LOVED. I was an aviation electrician's mate in the Navy and was a great job. I really miss it. You don't have as much "adult contact". Talking to a toddler all day is not stimulating conversation. All in all though, I say it's worth it. My son doesn't spend most of his waking hours with some stranger. I know how he's being cared for and what he's eating/learning/doing. I really think if I stayed in the Navy and put my son in daycare I would really have regretted that decision. In all honesty, this job is harder than any job I've had but it's also the most rewarding.
2006-06-09 10:46:22 · answer #2 · answered by proud_usmc_wife04 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely say my social life is gone. I have 4 kids. My youngest is 11 months. My oldest son which is 6, has always been very aggressive, and about 6 months ago was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, so i really don't have a choice, because we practically have apt.s everyday of the week.
2006-06-09 21:56:16 · answer #3 · answered by chabela0731 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sacrifices include making money ( which isn't bad) , time out in society with other adults, putting yourself at some one else's mercy every second of the day.
2006-06-09 10:12:57 · answer #4 · answered by balanced_lil_angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sacrifice is losing out on a career and money and old age pension.
Unless you like asking your husband for money and like feeling like a child then SAH.
I SAH as well and as much as I love being with my kid I hate not having my own money..you will see what Im talking about.
2006-06-09 10:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by ROLLIE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sacrafice I feel is I don't get to socialize as much with other adults.My husband and I would like to go out with out friends more often. I realize though that this is not forever. To me,it's worth it.I love it and wouldn't change it. My benefits are numerous, unmeasurable and priceless.
2006-06-09 19:35:04 · answer #6 · answered by gucciandlouis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋