Up, down - confused.... stressed

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Registered: 04-09-2003
Up, down - confused.... stressed
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Tue, 05-04-2004 - 1:11pm
I have stayed home for a year and a half. I have a seventeen month old and a 8 weeks old....yes busy!

Well, neverhteless I need to get a job - part time or?? We really need the money. I am actually glad to get away. My husband only works 3 days a week ...ie mon and tue ever other weekend. So, we do not have to worry about daycare.


Furthermore, I feel like I am going to go nuts sometimes. Like what am I doing? Who am I. Are some parents better off just working? I love my children very much.

I don't know, sometimes I feel guilty for feeling this way. My neighbor stays home and loves it. Ms. Domestic mommy. That is great for her. She says, oh I would like to stay home forever. I think...What??? Oh my god I would go nuts! I really need mental stimulation. I am the type of person that is better when I have a lot to do. Multi-tasker. I know, staying at home with two kids is multi tasking, but?


Any advice???

Thanks

C

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Registered: 03-16-2004
Tue, 05-04-2004 - 4:34pm
Everybody feels like that sometimes! Its only natural when life consists of diapering, feeding, and not being able to have an adult conversation all day.

Are you involved in a moms club or go out with friends often? It sounds like you need some me time.

I was in the same position where we needed the money, but after I paid for daycare I made nothing. I looked for at home stuff, but it was very hard to find something that wasnt a scam or didnt want money up front which I did not have.

Good Luck

Sara