Stay At Home Moms

[rancherswife]

Where the heck have I been...I never knew about this thread...

So...I'll join:
me: Kim 26
DS #1 Landon 6/4/05
DS #2 Reece 2/26/07
I've been a kindergarten and second grade teacher, prior to having Landon, I've stayed home ever since he was born!

[portlandbride]

QOTD: What's the hardest thing for you about being SAH?
I think for me the hardest thing is always being "on" for the kids. I have two that are close in age and my second has just recently gotten to where I could put her down and go do things. Also, my husband is gone for 3 -4 days at a time so it is all me on those days.
Which brings me to the second hardest thing - the guilt. I feel like I should be doing more - more interaction with the kids (I guess more as in better, right now we just mostly play), more housework, more cooking. I am trying to start a business and just have no energy to do so.
I will say the older DD#2 gets the easier it is getting. My husband is about to kill me b/c now I am talking about #3!:eek:

[Alanna]

I'll join up again too:

Alanna
Mommy to:
DD: Molly (11/10/05)

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[jmvan74]

Just realized all the new activity in here! I've added a second child to my family since the last time I posted! LOL!:D

QOTD: Hardest thing: For me, I'd say the hardest thing is juggling a toddler and infant needs all day. Trying to figure out whose needs are most important at that moment. I also, really miss my paycheck. We have definitely sacraficed some of our "luxuries" in order for me to be home.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Me: Ginger
DD: Kaitlyn Isabelle (Katie)
2/6/07

I last worked about a year ago. I love staying home with Katie, but it is truly the hardest job I have ever done - mainly since the job NEVER ends!!

[Hawaii2SJ]

Hi just joining in on the SAHM fun ;)

Me: Deanne 30
DS#1 Aiden 11/05/05
DD#2 Kayla 5/13/07

QOTD For me its trying to get out of the house when both kids are fussing esp since DD hates to be in her infant carrier if she's not in a moving car :p , when both kids refuse to go down for a nap, not really getting a break from being a SAHM. I told DH that being a SAHM is like having your boss sit right next to you and constantly tapping your shoulder, asking questions and demanding things to be done. NO SLACKING at.all on most days. But I do enjoy being a SAHM and LOVE having seeing the rewards when the kids do amazing things!!

[LDS Angel 19]

I told DH that being a SAHM is like having your boss sit right next to you and constantly tapping your shoulder, asking questions and demanding things to be done. NO SLACKING at.all on most days.

That's a great way of putting it!

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[Pookie]

QOFTD I really wanted to stay home with DS and it was important to me to avoid using daycare/ babysitters as much as possible. However the hardest thing for me is feeling like I'm suffocating because I always have a child with me. My DH is gone about 4 days a week, so I sometimes feel kind of trapped. I do work 1 day/week and am trying to get into a grad program, but sometimes I wish I had more time to focus on my goals. I'm hoping I don't sound too selfish in saying that and know I wouldn't have a small child forever and am just trying to enjoy the present.

[Asha]

but sometimes I wish I had more time to focus on my goals. I'm hoping I don't sound too selfish in saying that and know I wouldn't have a small child forever and am just trying to enjoy the present.
that is not selfish at all. you are actually teaching your child valuable lessons by having goals and working hard to accomplish them. its one of the most important things my mom did as a mother. she was a single parent who got her associates, bachelors, and law degree in a matter of 7 years while raising children.

[Bloomwood]

I'll join too!

Me: "bloomwood" 34
DD: Macey 5/9/06

QOTD: definitely always being on. I do have help, but there are some days that are just too much. Plus, DH leaves before she wakes up and comes home after she's in bed as well as travels at least every other week.

I guess the other thing is feeling like I have enough to talk to DH about - being interesting for him. I plan to start volunteering soon so I have more adult interaction. Thankfully, DH is great about sharing his work stuff with me and asks for advice on how to manage certain situations so I get to participate in that with him.

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[SAHMs]

As noted when this thread was revived a few days ago, I'll be starting a brand new thread tomorrow morning (Sat., July 28th).

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This thread is now closed.

Join us at SAHMs Vol. 2 here (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1441710#post1441710).