About to become a SAHM advice?

[TCups4Me]

Give yourself a break during the adjustment period. This takes time and you'll go through all sorts of emotions. You don't even need to break entirely from your work life. My pre-baby career required continuing ed and I've kept up with that "just in case" in addition to getting together with former coworkers periodically to stay in touch. It also helps me to read my local business journal and daily paper. I recently started volunteering in my community and enjoy having something of my own.

Those are the things that help me from feeling isolated. As others have said, it's important to get together with other moms, get dressed/showered each day, find a routine that works, cut yourself some slack. I also advise communicating with your spouse about your feelings. I felt so much guilt at first because I occasionally wouldn't get around to sweeping the floor or cleaning the bathroom or whatever in a timely manner. I thought DH would be upset when really he totally understood and wanted me to focus on our son. Now I've got a great routine and that is all a thing of the past.

Best of luck to you and welcome to the best job in the world!