No, because honestly I guess I always knew I wanted to be a SAHM. I appreciate my DH and what he does because he works his beehind off to provide for us. He works hard to keep me home because its what works for us I guess. I don't feel stuck, and although my DH doesn't ever offer to watch the kids so I can have a day off, but he does help pick up the slack on weekends and does help me by entertaining the kids. If I ever wanted to have an afternoon to get my nails done, and we could afford it, he would have no problem with me going and leaving the kids with him for a few hours. But as many of us moms on here, I got lucky with my DH. Yes at times he can be a butt, but I know I can be one to at times. But he is a good guy overall and works hard to provide.
Quoting Daeraelle:
Gaming store. DH managed a gamestop for years. My dad, who has his own successful business offered to invest in us to open our own store. Without my dad backing us financially I think it would be impossible for us to have had this opportunity.
Quoting HollyHawk333:
Can I ask what buisness it is? I'm looking at opening a maternity/children boutique next year when my oldest is in preschool and I have more time. So I'd love to hear more about your buisness and how you got started. Thank you in advance
Quoting Daeraelle:
No more than I would feel stuck having to be on a schedule going to work and scheduling time with my family around when I can take a vacation.
I've been a SAHM since I was put on bedrest during pregnancy. Now my husband and I are starting our own business. Our DD will be at work with us everyday. I think I will still feel like a SAHM, and it will almost be like DH is a SAHD. The building we rented has a space just for her, for naps and her toys. So we'll be doing what we love and she'll be right there with us.
well, if i'll feel that constantly i wd talk to him first and make him know what he may ignore and try to find a solution toguether, comunication is first key
Nope, because not only am I a SAHM ... I run my own in home day care, which will keep my teaching skills sharp, so it will be easier for me to get back in the work force next year when my twins are old enough for pre-school. Just have life outside of your family and everything will be fine.
Quoting CherryBlossom4:
No... But I probably fall into the minority of women that feel a calling to be a SAHM. I don't feel like I am doing it because daycare is too expensive or because it's "the right thing to do"... I do it because even though it is the right thing for us, I LOVE staying home. My husband would support me if I wanted to go to school, go back to work, etc. but he absolutely loves that my passion is being at home with the family.
Join a local YMCA. You can work out for a few hours, attend classes with your kids, swim... Some people think MOPS is silly, but they really are a great place to connect with other women and make lasting friendships. Do you go to church? Check local churches for mommy bible studies. Start a playgroup or even a cooking group. Most communities have a book club or a ladies bunco night. Start searching and see what you come up with.
There were moments in the past I felt like this. But through life experiences I now know I am blessed to be a mom of 4 soon to be 5 children here on earth. We have 6 angels in heaven. The outside world tends to try and make SAHM feel like they aren't doing enough in life or that raising their children and being a mom is not important. I strongly disagree. I am there when ever my children or hubby need me 24/7. Yes, I think education is important. I use to be a cosmetologist at one time myself. But for one it is not something all can do beyond High School. Also I believe that being a parent is the most important job a mom or dad can do in life. Me and hubby also are very old fashion in someways of how we think our family should be. We've both been through enough to know that the simple things in life are actually a great blessing. So even thou there was a time a long time ago when I felt like I had to do something more to put value on my life. I came to realize it was others that were making me feel this way. I asked myself without their views and judgement am I happy. My answer is very much yes. No, we will never be rich. But we get by and even our children have learned to enjoy the simple things in life. A mother and father a like are raising the future. So if all I ever do is be a mom and wife it is enough for me, =)!
not sure why it is bothering me but
- MamiKnows
on May. 10, 2012 at 12:10 AM