Heart vs. Head: The work status decision

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Heart vs. Head: The work status decision
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Tue, 01-17-2006 - 1:03pm
Did you make your decision to SAH/WAH/WOH ft/pt based primarily on objective/tangible factors, or with your heart?

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Registered: 01-10-2006
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 1:48pm
I agree. But what about comparing the SAHM of two under 3 to a WOHM of the same? Do you think it is easier to operate in a sleep deprived state just because you have no income?
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Wed, 02-08-2006 - 1:49pm

Mine loved and still love the playgrounds around our house.


PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 11-12-2003
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 1:51pm
We play at the elementary school playground every day after school, after we pick up Charles. Gracie loves to climb the fake boulder thing they have there. And is obsessed with the swing.
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Registered: 06-27-1998
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 1:51pm

So does your statement really go beyond just your family

PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 1:53pm

"Do you think it is easier to operate in a sleep deprived state just because you have no income?"


The income portion is of course irrelevant.

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Registered: 06-27-1998
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 1:54pm

Wouldn't a sahp have more opportunity to reduce the sleep deprived state than someone who was at work all day?

PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 08-27-2005
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 1:56pm
I don't really understand this. I wasn't at all sleep deprived once the kids got past about 10-12 weeks old. I didn't take naps and I got up fairly early every morning. Sleep deprivation only happened when one of the kids was sick. Surely sleep deprivation depends on individual children and their sleep habits?
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 1:59pm

A WOHM who has kids who frequently nightwake would, I think, be much more exhausted than a SAHM with the same kids.

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 2:01pm

Absolutely true. I only do a modest amount to protect dd from germs- wash hands before eating, wash hands after petting animals, wash hands that are visibly filthy. No hand sanitizer at home. Just a few travel wipes in my purse. I "sanitize" only food prep areas, dishes, and bathroom toilet and sink. No doorknob wiping. No phone wiping.

Some germ exposure is good for you- it helps the immune system develop. I vaccinate but don't sweat colds or flu. Oddly, dd has never had an ear infection. This may be simply genetic as I've been told I didn't have them as a child either. In her 5 years, she has only thrown up about three times. This may be genetic. She has an immune system that frankly makes me jealous since she can get over a cold in 2 days. If she had immune system issues, I wouldn't be so casual.

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Registered: 01-10-2006
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 2:02pm

I didnt. You posted this. I am merely asking where you are coming from.

"You went to WOH sleep deprived on a regular basis, just like many WOHMs who have infants do, even though your kids were older when you WOH?"

If you think she didnt have it as rough since she only WOH with older kids, thenm aybe you are suggesting she had it easier as a SAHM to infants? I'm not sure, that's why I'm asking.

FTR, I dont think it's "easier" either way. Moms (and dads) of infants generally have it rough WTR sleep deprivation. Whether or not you have to go to work, or take care of your kids while in such a state is irrelevant.

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