Heart vs. Head: The work status decision
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Heart vs. Head: The work status decision
| 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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Mine loved and still love the playgrounds around our house.
PumpkinAngel
So does your statement really go beyond just your family
PumpkinAngel
"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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Wouldn't a sahp have more opportunity to reduce the sleep deprived state than someone who was at work all day?
PumpkinAngel
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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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.
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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