Is being a stay at home mom hard for anyone else?

Question

Or is it just me?

Answer 1

I don't know why the marines use the slogan, but it was definitely meant for stay at home moms....It's the toughest job you will ever love......it is hard, but so rewarding.

Don't try to be everything to everyone. Slow down, you don't have to be supermom, or Betty Crocker, just because you are at home. It is a full time job, so remember to take time for yourself.

Some days will be harder than others, but you are shaping the lives of your children and making life better for them. This time can never be recaptured.

As a side note, the job doesn't end when the kids are in school, they need someone at home through the end of the teen years. The teen years they need you more than when they are in pre-school.

Answer 2

You don't say what part of being a stay-at-home mom is hard for you or how old your child/children are or how long you've been doing it. If you are dealing with young children and you have been inside mostly due to the weather I think that everyone gets antsy (the kids, you, your husband, etc). If you finances don't allow for activities that require money contact the county where you live and find out about some free activities. Getting out and about and with other people in the same situation will make you feel better (story time at public libraries, movie theaters offer free movies in summer, join the YWCA to swim inside in the winter if you can afford it. Also make sure you make time for yourself when your spouse is available to take care of the kids (nights/weekends?). Go to a coffee house with a friend, get your nails done, go see a chick flick. You will definitely feel better! Good luck and God Bless.

Answer 3

Being a stay at home mom is the most under paid and over worked, under appreciated job there is. I did it for 9 years and I am back at work and Loving it. My kids are all great and on there own and it is only because I stayed home and was there for them every day. Pick your poison as people say.
1. A well structured and loving home with an invested parent
2. Work while the kids run wild after school finding all sorts of trouble and peer pressure.
Hope you make the right choice, I did.
Signed Lived your life for what seemed life forever/
Tracylyn S

Answer 4

It is hard. I know because I was one. Being at home in taking care the home, child/children is a job all on it's own. It might be the hardest job on the planet. But the the job can be very awarding. It's you who is watching your children, putting your morals into them. A lot of mom's rather go to work in leave it up to daycare to raise there child/children. Am not one of them. I loved staying at home with my kids. If I could today I would. My youngest is 9 school full time. I been working full time sense he was 5.Kindergarten they only stay half a day, but his father would pick him up in watch him. Now that my life is different I work almost around his (my son) schedule. He off at 3 goes to after school program for 2 hours until I pick him up. My point to you is stay with your kids until there in school. When there little your their best watcher, not some babysitter or your mom, or daycare. It's your child. If I could still be a home stay mom I would in a minute.But like I was saying my life is different now. I can't. Am a single parent, who is divorcing my husband. I also have a 14yr. daughter who is in school full time. The time she gets home she only home for 1hour before I get there. But if I had my wish I would be home when she gets there. My advice to you is stay home as long as you can. Yes I agree with you it is a hard job, and it's not just you, but it's the best job on earth.Have ever read any of Dr. Laura C. Schlessinger books she has a really good one called stupid things parents do to mess up their kids it's not a put down book it just gives insight. It's easy reading in right to the point. You might like it.

Answer 5

oh sweetie. I am a stay at home mom of 3,,and yea it has its days. Gets boring and the same old same. Hang in there, what you are doing is the greatest thing you can do for your children. You need to find another stay at home mom,,and go to the parks and things like that together. Also don't forget to get some mom time. You are the most important thing to take care of, so make sure you find time for you! keep your head, your doing great!

Answer 6

I think it's the hardest job in the world!

I don't have any children but realized how difficult it is to instill good manners, self-esteem and respect into children. Plus there is no vacation and it's 24/7.

My deepest respect and regards for all of who are making this your career choice.

Answer 7

Yeah babe, it's hard. Hard, hard, hard. You know what?? Any mom out there who tells you otherwise is lying too!! Only thing to do is to make sure you look after your health as well as baby's/children's. If you don't have your health, it's 10 times harder!!!



PEACE & LOVE & ALL THAT

Answer 8

it's the hardest job i ever did!!! but, at the same time the most rewarding. our kids are little once, so enjoy them while you can!!!! my dad gave that advice, and it stuck with me, and is so true.

you have to find a way to take some time out for yourself too and not feel guilty about that either. then you can truly enjoy your little ones too. again, that's not always easy either, and they're times when nothing seems to work, but take a time out for yourself and recharge. then start over.
take care!!!!

Answer 9

Mine are 8, 2 and 4 mos. and it is really hard, but also the most rewarding job I could ever have.

Answer 10

My friend says that it's hard at times. She has four kids.