I have an overwhelming sadness about this. No more babies. I am going back to school, but cant seem to get excited about it. I just wish I could have the time back over again. I get all teary just thinking about it. Anybody else feel/felt the same way? I'm just finding it tough to 'move on' so to speak, and if anyone asks me about next year I get emotional. I am usually very collected.
2006-11-29 14:19:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
hey mom be happy get out their and enjoy life, your beautful babies are turning in to beautiful adults, go out expoler the world, do things you always wnat ed to do, i'm sure you where a great mom and i know your kids would want you to be happy
2006-11-29 14:30:50 · answer #1 · answered by ke-ke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can still be a stay at home mom, even if your kids are all in school. My mom had 6 kids...and for about 20 years, there was always one who wasn't in school. My youngest sibling is now 16, so she has obviously been in school for many years now...but my mom was sad when my little sister went to school, being the last one and all. But my mom never went back to work...she didn't have to. My dad makes enough to support the family, so my mom never had to go to work. She keeps the house and cooks, etc...
So you don't HAVE to go back to school/work if you are still financially stable. By the way, if you're seriously not looking forward to going back to school, DON'T. Starting school again with no desire to do so will only make you depressed and you won't enjoy it. Only go back if you truly want to. Otherwise, find a job you do want to do, or volunteer in the community. You could even volunteer at your kids' school.
2006-11-29 22:30:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you are going through I felt the same way when my youngest started school full days. It does get easier but it is hard at first. I found the thing to do is keep yourself busy. I had a hysterectomy (I am 33) so there can be no more babies for me. So it was really difficult. Keep your chin up and try not to let on to your kids about the anxiety you are feeling.
2006-11-29 23:52:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually was glad to get back into the work force. I never liked being a stay at home mom, I like to keep busy and I found that when I sat, I ate,lol. I admire that you're going back to school, I wish I'd been able to do that. Of course you're going to be a mess, your baby if finally in school, but you know what I really thought I would be when my son started school, but I was more of a mess when my daughter (who is older) then when my son started, guess I knew what to expect.
2006-11-29 22:29:50 · answer #4 · answered by Kitikat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am only pregnant with our 3rd so I know I have at least 5 more years at home, if we don't have anymore. And I have been at home foe 5 and a half. It is scary just for me to hink about I know I too will feel the same way. For 9 years you have been the caretaker, taxi driver, cheif, maid and all of a sudden you have thoses responsiblities plus new ones. Take it easy & consider going to school part time your 1st semester to allow transition time for you & your family. Good Luck
2006-11-29 22:24:17 · answer #5 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are having very normal feelings, everything is changing too quickly, but believe me, once you get into the routine, you will actually come to enjoy it. You will be spending your days talking to others on your intellectual level, and still be able to spend time with your children. Yes, it does seem like they grow up too fast, and become too independent, but it is in their best interest to become independent, after all, that is the final goal all mothers are after---they just don't like thinking about it. Relax, allow yourself to be sad, and have faith, things will work out great for you!
2006-11-29 22:29:49 · answer #6 · answered by Erin P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh honey, my daughter is only two and my son is 7 months and I am already dreading them going to school. I have enjoyed this time in my life soooo much and I adore my children. If I think about it too hard, I can make myself cry! Really! Just be proud of your accomplishments with your children and look forward to the things that are still to come. And remember, one day we get to have GRANDCHILDREN!
2006-11-29 23:20:42 · answer #7 · answered by kbsss26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am in the same boat as you. my 5th and last child will be headed off to school next year. sad to say, but i've been counting the days till i am alone!!! i will be a little sad that she's gone, but i am ecstatic that i will finally have some me time to do whatever i please. don't feel sad, they won't be gone all day. the time flies by very fast.
2006-11-29 23:18:31 · answer #8 · answered by haikuhi2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋