Anticipated at-home mom

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Registered: 07-12-2004
Anticipated at-home mom
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Mon, 07-12-2004 - 4:36pm
I am very much anticipating becoming an at-home mom in Sept. I am a little nervous and just curious if anyone has any good advice or thoughts for me. I am sad to leave my job but VERY excited to be at home with my little guy. Thanks for your thoughts!
tamie75
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Registered: 06-17-2003
Mon, 07-12-2004 - 5:05pm
Hello! I became a SAHM last October and am loving every minute of it! I also had a job that I loved very much, I'd been there six years and had a lot of friends there. One of the keys for me being happy as a SAHM has been making sure to keep in touch with my friends and family. I make sure to get out of the house often whether it be to a friend's house or over to see family. You'll love the time you spend with your little one. Check out your area for SAHM mom play groups...those can be a great source of support for you and fun for your child to interact with other children.

Good luck!

MA

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Registered: 07-12-2004
Mon, 07-12-2004 - 7:10pm
Hi!! I've been a sahm for 15 months now, and wouldn't change it for the world. People thought that I was crazy after I worked so hard through college and to start my career, but raising my daughter has been the best experience I have ever had. Now we have number two on the way, and I'm so happy to know that I'll be home for him or her, too!!! Good luck--you won't regret it!!!
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Registered: 05-08-2004
Mon, 07-12-2004 - 7:45pm

Welcome to the board! And Congrats on the new baby! I hope that everything goes really easy and fast for you and baby!


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Registered: 04-17-2003
Mon, 07-12-2004 - 9:51pm
The #1 thing (in my opinion) that you need to do is find a little network of other stay-at-home mom friends - you MUST have a support group or you will lose your mind. It may involve making a whole new group of friends (it did for me), but it is totally worth it. There are many ways to meet other SAHMs: join a support group (like MOPS or The Moms Club or Mothers and More), find a playgroup in your neighborhood or start one yourself, go to the park and talk to other moms, join a class like Kindermusik or Gymboree and get to know the other moms there, check out local churches and see if they have any moms groups. It's very easy to feel isolated during those first few months at home - it's really important to get out and meet other people.

The #2 thing that you should do is to set aside a little time for yourself each week. Go to the gym, join a book club, have a girls night out, etc. It helps if you can find a Mother's Morning Out program to put your child in, even if it's only for 1 morning a week. You'll need some time to yourself to preserve your sanity.

Hope this helps - good luck!

Paige