Venus vs. Mars

[madlyinlove412]

Hello!

I don't know if I need advice or if I just need to get this out... but first I feel I MUST make it clear that I love and respect my husband more than words and express.  That being said, it seems that he thinks being a stay at home Mommy is easy.  Sure.  We had many talks prior to having a child (Mitchel is our first and he is 4 months on 8.12).  But there is no dress rehearsal.  I am fortunate enough to have the blessing of staying home and caring for our little one.  Prior to getting pregnant I worked as a doctor of physical therapy, but when I had the option to raise our child (hopefully children one day) I really did not have a decision  to make... it was an easy choice, but not an easy transition.  None the less I am working on my adaptation to my schedule being dependant solely on Mitchels schedule. And I enjoy most every minute of it.  But I think my hubby thinks I should have more free time throughout the day and that it is much easier than it truly is - and therefore I 'complain' to him about stuff that should be easily managed... he is not putting me down or being a 'pig', but when I tell him about some of the hurdles I face both parenting and personally throughout the day, he tells me quite often how he would trade shoes if he could...  Any other Mommy's encounter this with the person they love the most in this world?

[madlyinlove412]

Aug. 8, 2008 at 12:04 AM

Hmmm... in reading my own post it seems that I was not as articulate with my description of the situation at hand as I thought I was... also I hate the fact I mentioned my profession... I am proud of it and love to be a PT but I do not throw the letters after my last name out like that - they do NOT define who I am... anyhoo I guess I just wish my hubby understood that being a stay at home Mommy is 'the toughest job you'll ever love" but then I ask myself why is it so important he know and understand that... does it sound like I need to much validation? 

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