First time Stay at home Mom

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Registered: 11-06-2001
First time Stay at home Mom
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Tue, 05-16-2006 - 2:32pm

Hi all:

Can you please knock some sense into me? I have worked all my life and have accomplished a lot at 34. My manager at work left and was replaced with a monster. So, I took that opportunity to stay home and focus on the baby.

I have to say that I don't feel that I'm doing a good job at being a mother. I'm not sure if I'm reading to him enough or if I am generally a good mother. I'm a first time mom, a first time stay at home mom to an 11 month old. I think I'm still adjusting to my new lifestyle.

also, I know that I'm adding value somewhere, but I don't see it yet. Because I got used to working, sometimes I can't help but feel useless, i.e., wasting my skills. How can I look at and appreciate this new life differently? Please let me know.

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Registered: 09-11-2003
Thu, 05-18-2006 - 11:32am

I think that is my favorite part of being a SAHM. No more GUILT GUILT GUILT! No guilt when I sit to eat lunch. No guilt when I sit in the sun with my kids. I don't have to feel guilty when I'm ill, and uncomfortable calling in sick. I can lay on the couch all day if I want. I don't have to worry about my wardrobe. I don't deal with politics, social climbers and countless other things that made me cringe when it came to working outside the home.

Many people say that the best job you can have is when you are your own boss. Not always easy... but I have to agree that I love it.

This board will always be here if you need reassurance and support!

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