My m-in-law does take care, but I personally feel the pinch of leaving him and going to work. I want to be a full time mom, with some source of earning money at home. can u help
2006-06-28 18:00:43 · 16 answers · asked by Chitra I 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
i'm pretty busy this evening.
what you need are more relatives, cousins, aunts, grandmas.
2006-06-28 18:04:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's hard, I know. The good thing is you have family looking after him. So the next thing I'd suggest is look closely at your expenses and what money is coming in if you don't work. Are there things you can cut down on or get rid of (like a second car or that subscription to those extra cable channels). If you are already at the wire and not living fancy, I'm afraid it may be necessary to work at least part time. Home based businesses are things you pretty much have to make yourself, for instance selling things you make online. Or, if you are good with kids and have first aid, etc., perhaps you could babysit other people's children? Another option is to find work so that you and husband are on opposite shifts so always one parent is there.
2006-06-29 01:06:03 · answer #2 · answered by dreamcatweaver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some fashion I agree with all these answers. You are taking care of him by working, and yes, school is an excellent idea. More than likely you can qualify for student aid, improve yourself, and most colleges have on site day care, which would give your son a chance to socialize. Worry not, you are doing what's right at the moment- the time you spend with your son, revel in it, when not with him know you're doing what you can. You obviously love him a lot, and I'm sure you let him know.
2006-06-29 01:12:13 · answer #3 · answered by jkautt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should feel guilty. A good mom will. It shows you care for your childs well being. However your mother in law sits, that's not too bad, it's like going to grandma's except you won't be there with him to visit her as well. Most children don't worry when they are with grandma, and when you walk in the door doesn't he know hey it's over time to go with mommy.Feel bad or guilty over chocolate or something, the kid will be fine, at least he isn't with stranges or in danger if he was in day care.
2006-06-29 01:07:14 · answer #4 · answered by dontfreakintalktome 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe part-time would work out for you; or use temp agencies where you work a week or two and take some time off; then work another week or two.
The business world should be making better use of the Work At Home system. It would help alot of people and the companies.
2006-06-29 01:13:20 · answer #5 · answered by kasar777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be wary of so-called work-at-home businesses. A lot of them are scams and you can get ripped off. Perhaps you can go back to school part-time learning something you love to do. But in the meantime, working and making money is taking care of yourself and your son. When you get home, spend time with your son. Remember, it's not the quantity of time you spend with him...it's the quality time!
2006-06-29 01:09:24 · answer #6 · answered by Miss U 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a paper route. Sounds silly, but mine takes 2 and a half hours a night and pays 1200 a month. You can even bring the baby along. My baby sleeps and if he fusses I pull over to nurse and then he's back in the car seat fast asleep!
2006-06-29 03:59:13 · answer #7 · answered by ashlibby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You feel guilty for a reason. You are supposed to be his primary nurturer and caregiver, not his grandma. See if you can make it on one income. You may have to sacrifice some wants for a while, but you can go back to work when he's in school. Your boy needs his mommy!!
2006-06-29 01:07:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you look into getting any type of on line classes and probably find a job from home, I read on an article that thousands of people make a leaving of working from their computer and many of them do simple stuff like selling stuff on eBay and they all started selling a couple of things.good luck really!!!
2006-06-29 01:06:25 · answer #9 · answered by mat_vvv 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to motherhood - and the beginning to motherhood guilt :o) It seems that no matter what you do (or what you don't do), once that little bundle is born, the guilt characteristic is implanted in your brain!!!
Bring his picture to work, call him during your breaks... spend quality time with him when you are home.
Be the best mom you can be when you are around him, that is the time that he'll remember.
2006-06-29 01:05:29 · answer #10 · answered by t'kit ez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would check into going back to school i know in most places the state will help you through all that and you can get a profession where he can be there too...
2006-06-29 01:05:08 · answer #11 · answered by marinewifey2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋