HELP!! how to convince my dh???
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| Mon, 09-06-2004 - 1:47am |
Before she was born, I had always worked at a really good job before she was born and made quite a bit of money. I was very motivated in my career and we got used to having extra cash.
Then, my husband got transferred and we moved a month after the baby was born. I didn't go back to work because the plan was to wait about 6 months. Since we were moving so far away, I was sure I'd get bored and lonely all alone in the house with a baby and no adults. We were able to pay off a lot of our debt from the sale of our house, but we are still not "making" money. We either break even or lose a little each month. I know we have spent a lot of money on little things that we are cutting out now.
Although I am working on cutting expenses and budgeting--he still thinks I need to go to work. We would be able to afford daycare if I went back to a similar job but I would be miserable. He doesn't understand that after she was born, my career lost it's spot on my priority list.
What do I say to my husband to convince him that it's not all about the money and that we can live on a little less while she's little so I can SAH with her (and any future babies)? I need a real argument that men understand.
(Yes, I realize he should think it's just plain better that a parent take care of her, but that's not how he grew up so he doesn't get it)
Please Help!!!
Thanks,
Sue

Well my dh is thrilled that I am able to stay at home, but he would like me to stop spending money LOL.
This is something I would love to try with mine. Let him take a week off of work and stay home with her alone so he knows what you do. And once she starts to run and jump oh there will be sooooo much more to do. My house now looks like a tornado went thru. Well one did her name is Maggie.
Other than that I am sorry I don't have anything else for you.
GL
Sarah and Maggie
Sarah
To have the opportunity to be there for your dd, to see her first steps, to hear her first words... moments like that are extremely precious and totally irreplaceable!
~Sue
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If you are interested please let me know. I love working form home!
I work from home with a company called Home Interiors. It is the best of both worlds. If you would like some information email me at patrinaroberts@cox.net. Good Luck.
Patrina
Mom of almost 4