Becoming SAHM

[miachante]

This is my last week of work before becoming a SAHM.  I am excited and a little nervous.  First, I worry about finances.  I trust that the Lord has opened this door of opportunity for me to stay home, but it is so hard for me to fully hand over my finances to Him.  I am taking that step of faith though.  Secondly, I only work part-time since having my daughter, and it is my "me-time".  Will I ever get time to myself, away from my lovely, needy girl?  I have worked at my place of employment for 7 1/2 years and it weird to think of leaving and not coming back, yet, at the same it is wonderful to think of leaving work and not having to leave my daughter.  I know it is the best thing for me to do right now.

[rshllsean]

May. 24, 2007 at 1:04 AM I'm so glad for you to have this opportunity. I have been able to stay at home and nurse my little ones. I work, but only when I want to really, I work for myself, so I have alot of freedom. I stay home alot more than working. I try to work 3 days a week. This gives me my me time and the baby needs a social life too I think. So, I try to get out and do a few massages every now and then. (I'm only gone for a few hours) You know you might be surprised at the money you aren't spending while you are at home. For instance, gas moneywill still be there. You probably won't be going out for lunch. Childcare is no longer an issue, plus for me there was always the coffee and soda here and there. You guys are giong to have such a good time together.

[littlegenie]

May. 27, 2007 at 11:47 PM You do what works for you.  Nothing is permanent and I love the idea of more moms going back to the traditional way, staying at home to raise their kids.  I think it is so important for the first few years of life.  Part-time, full time, work will always be there to go back to.  Enjoy it while you can, (your little one)  I worried about the same things (finances) and I work part time because we I need to.  I have a happy balance of both and love it!