Going from FTWM mom to SAHM

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Registered: 02-20-2004
Going from FTWM mom to SAHM
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Fri, 02-20-2004 - 5:26pm
Hi. I am new here on the iVillage boards. Good time to start though....lots of changes for me and my family in the next couple of months. I have worked full-time since the birth of my ds, who turned 5 on Jan. 13th of this year. As of June, I will become a full-time stay at home mom...very different from the corporate world I am in from 8:15-4:45 5 days a week. I am very much looking forward to my new position, although I do have a little bit of anxiety about it. The reason I am becoming a SAHM now is that my ds, who has been in daycare since he was 6 months old, will be finishing 4K in June, we are relocating this summer, and my dh and I also want to TTC this fall. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Registered: 01-13-2004
Fri, 02-20-2004 - 7:09pm
HI I ALSO BECOME A SAHM SINCE SEPT 2003. MY SON WILL BE 3 IN MAY. WOW I LOVE BEING HOME ,BUT WHAT A BIG DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE!!WE DECIDED FOR ME TO STAY HOME WHEN WE BOUGHT OUR HOME (2 FAMILY) THE RENTAL INCOME WOULD MAKE UP SOME WHAT , OF WHAT WE WERE PAYING IN DAYCARE.OSMETIMES I FEEL LIKE I'M NOT DOING ENOUGH BUT THE DIFFERENCE IN MY SON MAKES ME KNOW I AM. GOOD LUCK ,&IF YOU EVER WANNA TALK FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME ANYTIME ALWAYS HERE KELANNCAS@EARTHLINK.NET
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Fri, 02-20-2004 - 10:32pm
Congrats on become a SAHM!!! I know you will enjoy it. Here is all I can offer...2 things.

#1. Remember that when it comes between your house or your kids.....your kids come first. A messy home is a happy home. LOL

#2 ALWAYS MAKE TIME FOR YOU!!!!! No matter what! Don't get into a rut where you are always around the kids and hubbby. You need time for yourself to relax. Even if it just 30 min alone in the tub with bubbles, a good book and lovely smelling candles (if you like that kind of stuff).

Enjoy your kids and enjoy the time with them. All my best wishes!

Erica

Better half to Tommy (7-7-01)

Mommy to Taylor Katherine (7-19-00) and TJ (9-7-02)

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Registered: 10-14-2003
Sat, 02-21-2004 - 11:25pm
HI

It's a big change - I was a WOHMFT for 3 years, now I SAH. I love it!! I love having NO schedule, I love just playing with my girls and staying in my PJ's until noon. I love letting the kids stay up late, knowing they can sleep in in the AM. Just remember to take time for YOU and make friends with other SHAM - MOPS, church or something. You will love it!
Melynda

Mommy to Ella (4/99) and Mckenna (6/20/03)



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