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Husband Is Jealous I Stay Home
Asked by J.C. from Minneapolis
on September 1, 2009
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My husband is jealous that I stay home with the kids. We were both business professionals before kids, and due to daycare issues I became a stay at home mom. I do e...
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- I think there are two different kinds of jealous when it is between a hubby and the stay at home mom. The first type: the Hubby sees how much more time the mom gets...
- I'm with Lisa! If he truly does want to be home, make it a goal and find a way to make it work. That's what we're doing at our house. My husband loves being home with ...
- Yes, you can help him with his jealousy by letting him take a week vacation from work.. or two weeks and you go visit someone for a week or two and let him see how har...
New Stay at Home Mom
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on February 28, 2007
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Friday is my last day at work. I am transitioning to be a stay at home mom. I am really nervous about giving up a huge piece of myself in order to take care of my fami...
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- Being a SAHM is tough but so worth it. I've been one for four years now and many more to go! Then someday I plan on going back to work part-time at first. It's rough a...
- Get involved with a mom's group ASAP. I had the same problem when I had my first. I wish I joined a group sooner. In our group, we have all kinds of outings and pla...
- go to your library and see what programs they have. Also your park district.
Advice from Other SAHM Moms!
Asked by S.R. from Dallas
on December 15, 2006
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I recently had a new baby and my 2 year old is staying home with me. I want to be a SAHM and my husband is supportive of this decision however after being home 4 week...
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- You won't regret it. I am so glad I decided to stay home. A Mother's Day Out Program is great because it is very part time daycare which gives you just enough time f...
- I would definitely advise putting the 2 year old in a Mother's Day out program. My church has one (for example) that is Tues/Thurs from 9-2 and costs $120/mo. For me...
- You just need to focus on making sure you have other mom friends with kids around the same age for play groups, I got lucky and my best girlfriend had her little girl ...
Alexian Brothers vs Advocate Lutheran General
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on August 24, 2009
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My son was born at Prentice downtown, which was fine when I was working full time there. But now that I'm a SAHM in the NW suburbs, it doesn't make sense to have a dr ...
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- Hi M., I had my daughter at AB in Elk Grove and I cannot say enough good things about them. My delivery nurses were amazing they really made me feel like a person an...
- I had both of my kids a ABMC and had perfect experiences---I really do mean PERFECT. You can't go wrong there.
- Hi M., I had my first baby at Lutheran General and my second and third at Alexian in Elk Grove, so I have experience with both. I had great experiences at both locati...
Daily Routine Needed! & Cabin Fever!!!
Asked by S.D. from Cheyenne
on August 3, 2006
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Reading through some of the discipline request, I noted the mention of creating a schedule at home, for daily routines. Does anyone have a template for this? Smile. ...
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- You have got to get your kids on a routine. I don't know your feelings on how long you want to nurse but if I were you, I would ween him from his night time nursing. ...
- Although I am a single mother with only one son (almost 3) and I work full-time, I can empathize with you. My son is very busy, always wanting my full attention and pa...
- Dear S., Have you thought of a preschool program for 4y/o daughter. Of course Motessori is the best but if affordability is an issue there are free(Head Start) and su...
How Can I Feel More Content?
Asked by J.F. from Seattle
on May 7, 2009
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I am a first time mom and my son is now 10 months. Up until my son was born I have always worked outside the home. When I got pregnant my husband & I decided that I ...
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- My husband is a truck driver out of town 4 days a week also. If you attend a church, that's a great way to get involved. I work paid childcare at my church where i can...
- You're certainly not the first person to feel this way--frankly, it's a lot to ask for someone to be contented hanging out with a baby all day without any adult contac...
- Have you joined any mom support groups. Not knowing where you live but you could look online or in local free parenting publications like 'Metro Parent'. Online you ...
Beating Myself up Emotionally
Asked by A.T. from Rockford
on October 4, 2007
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I need advice and suggestions from moms who've been through this. I'm a stay-at-home mom with an 8 month old son. For the past month or so, I've really been having a...
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- I know exactly what you're going through! I have had this issue for years and I still do sometimes. My dad told me that "Messes and cooking can wait, but children gr...
- You know A. I am kinda like that too. but we both need to make our selfs to something. Instead of a HUGE to do list make a list of 2-3 things you want todo in one day ...
- Here are my suggestions...and I was a SAHM for 6 years btw. Make a list of the top 5 "house chores" priorities you have on a daily basis, such as...empty dishwasher, ...
Do You Sahm's Agree with This Opinion?
Asked by G.A. from San Francisco
on August 20, 2009
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I have been a SAHM now for a little over 3yrs and am liking it. It did take me a good year after our 1st child was born to get over the fact that I was a SAHM and not ...
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- I agree that it's harder to get back in the longer you're out, but don't worry about it. I've been out (with minor jobs here and there) for about 15 years, but I don'...
- Dear G., To let something play on your mind for two years is not good for you. If you indeed plan to reenter the workforce at some point it would be a helpful if y...
- Keep up on your skills... and consider it a blessing when some crazy person won't hire you because you were responsible to your family first. If only all relationships...
Not Enjoying Being a SAHM
Asked by C.S. from Omaha
on January 25, 2008
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I need some advice...I am not enjoying being a SAHM. I know a lot of it has to do with the weather right now, but I'm starting to feel like I have no time for me. I'...
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- We are in the same boat. I am a SAHM of two little girls, my husband works 60 hrs/week (more in summer and less in winter), and I sub. teach a few days a month. I also...
- Mommy, you need to meet some other SAHMs. There are plenty of groups out there. We all go through similar feelings. It sounds like you need some friends with the sa...
- First of all, you may have a misconception that SAHM means "I don't have to work", which is totally false. If your husband is at work 70 hours a week, you are at work ...
Trying to Transition into Life as a SAHM
Asked by E.H. from Atlanta
on January 23, 2009
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I am 25, have a twenty month old daughter, and I am due in May to have another little girl. Ever since I had my daughter, I have been working part time. I really enj...
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- E. I too am a SAHM. I also have a Tupperware business that has generated some $$$ for me and my family. Tupperware has been a great opportunity for me and my family ...
- Read the book "From High Heels to Bunny slippers" this will change any thoughts that you have about not staying at home with your kids and help you figure out some thi...
- My advice is, if you are able to find a childcare scenario that you are happy with, then keep your part-time job that you are happy with. I started staying home with ...
