Anyone else decide the SAHM life wasn't for them?

[jodifla]

Since we relocated 10 months ago, I've been a SAHM after 22 years in my chosen profession. DS is in preschool classes.

Anyone else try this, and decide it wasn't their cup of tea? I miss the money, the other adults, and my work. I've been painting and stripping wallpaper and doing other house projects, but I think I've decided I'd just rather make money and pay someone else to do it!

 

[2sweetangels]

Iv been a SAHM since my first DD was born 2 years ago and now that I have 2, well let's just say I never filled out so many job appllication's in my life,LOL

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Yes I would rather be with adults, make money, etc...I hope to do that SOON!

Trust me time is so fleeting with your kids. It blows me away that I have a Freshman in High School.

Wouldn't trade it for all the money in the world. Can't buy that.

 

[cinmell]

Nope. I've been a SAHM since 2/02 and I LOVE it!

 

[aprilgail2]

Heck after the 10 weeks I didn't work after my daughter was born I was more than ready to get back out to the adult world!!

 

[Blondy876]

Yes. It's not for me. I stayed home for 2 years with my oldest and went into such a depression. I loved being with her, but I hated being at home. I went back to work teaching and it worked great for us. I had a lot of days off during the year, nice big breaks around holidays, the occasional snow day and of course summers. Then when we had our second child I took off a year. Again I loved being with her but not that feeling of being trapped at home. By the end of my maternity leave I was ready to get back to work. I love my children more than life itself. But I can't be a good Mom if I don't feel fulfilled myself. Staying home isn't for me. And it's not about making money for me.

 

[JESW]

I'm just the opposite! This is the first time in 11 years that I haven't had a child home at least part of the time. I have been busy doing things around the house - we are in the middle of more rennovations - and "clean sweeping" the entire place. I never had time for all these "extra" things when the kids were at home so now is my chance. I also drive them back & forth to school some days, pick up after after-school activities, take photos at Brownies, volunteer at the school, take scrapbooking classes, etc.

I figure that now both kids are in school full-time I am really enjoying been a SAHM!

Hope you find what will make you happy!

Jill

 

[Disneynutbsv]

Yes, I stayed home with my oldest for two years and then when I had the twins I stayed home for 2-3 years. I need the "adult" conversation that I get during the daytime. I always thought I would stay at home, but it just wasn't for me. But wtg to all you sahm and dad's!

 

[Nite0wl71]

I also love my kids (all 5) very much and always worked until my last DD was born, then I stayed home for 4 years. One thing I found out was I seemed to get less done then when I worked. I would look at something and say "there is always tomorrow" at least when I worked I knew I had x amount of time and everything would get done, I also really enjoyed my days off. To me staying at home was like an endless vacation which is not always a good thing

 

[dumboiu]

Trust me time is so fleeting with your kids. It blows me away that I have a Freshman in High School.

Wouldn't trade it for all the money in the world. Can't buy that.

 

[DMickey28]

DH and I are preparing for this decision. We are TTC #1 and are unsure. DH is very much wanting me to be home. I was home for three months last year when we moved from IN and two years ago for four months when we moved to IN from MA. I liked being home but got very depressed and I am worried about that by being a SAHM. On the other hand it is very important to us that we raise our kids. I am already working with myself to build a rough plan for my time at home, learning for other's and from my past experience. I will take my maternity leave and decide once 'the baby' is here. Maybe go back to work for the first few weeks if i am undecided and see how that goes... I don't know!!!

 

[lulubelle]

Me.
I have to work, it's just what makes me happy, and therefore the rest of the family happy

But, I always say to each his own!

 

[skuttle]

For me, I could never be a SAHM. I love what I do and I worked way too hard to get to where I am to give that up. My parents got divorced when I was in the 4th grade so my mom had to go back to work. I think I turned out fine and me and my mom have a great relationship! I actually admire her for being able to balance everything like she did.

 

[m&m's mom]

I have the best of all worlds- A DH that is terrific w/ the kids, gets them up in the morning , ready for school, drops them off, fixes dinner at night etc.
I also have great parents who live for their grandkids. My DM is a retired teacher in extremely good health, unbelievable stamina and energy. My Dad who dotes on my DD's etc. MiL a tremendous help as well.
So.... I get to work guilt free, which I love!
Everyone gets what they want.

 

[Stacey2grls]

I have been a SAHM for almost 8 years and I still love it! Yes, there are times that I fear I might go nuts, and I would love the extra money, but my kids are only going to be young once, and I want to experience everything with them. But in the end, each family is different with a different set of circumstances so no decision is right or wrong.

 

[thelittlemermaid]

I have been a SAHM for 9 years and LOVE IT!!! Before DS was born, I worked for a credit union. DH would be home cause at that time he was on 2nd shift. It seemed everyday I came home he had a bigger mess that I had to clean up. Needless to say I got tired of it really quick. At least if the kids make a mess and don't clean it up I can ground them from something until it's done. Can't very well do that with DH. Plus the jobs around here are very few and far between, so is the childcare. DD has special needs and so many people are afraid to watch after a special needs child. So it works out best that I'm home, especially for her.