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It's Official.

Casie13Casie13
in April 2013 Moms

I did it. Earlier this week I made the phone call to my boss and am now a SAHM! This was a very difficult decision to make, but one that I feel is worth it. The thing that keeps running through my mind is this - I have my whole life to work, but only a short time to raise my babies. I'm so thankful that I have a supportive husband who is able to provide enough to give me this option. It's a little scary to take this leap, but I really do feel like this is the best choice for my family. 

Any advice from those of you who are veteran SAHMs is welcomed! 

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  • JuliaSugarbaker72311JuliaSugarbaker72311 member
    Congrats!
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  • katief27katief27
    Congrats! I'm jealous, I would love to do that if we could swing it financially. Enjoy this time!!
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  • FremdschamenFremdschamen member

    Congrats!  I'm a little jealous because I'm the main income earner in our family, so I don't have the option, at least not until DH is working (he's currently working on his PhD).  Of course by then we may be done having kids... </p

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  • heddy79heddy79 member
    That's so wonderul!  Now that our DD is here, DH and I have been discussing this as an option.  We both agree that we would like for me to be a SAHM, but we are so nervous about finances.  I'm home for the next 5 months, so we will see if w
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  • babyonthebrain2010babyonthebrain2010
    I'm a newbie to the SAHM world, I quit my outside-the-home job in November, but I do think it was the right decision to make.  We don't make a ton of money, but the financial sacrifice is worth it to all of us :)
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  • Mrs.Leah.MariaMrs.Leah.Maria member
    Congratulations! I've dreamed of making that call three times over now. Thankfully it'll happen at the end of this year, but it'd be so fantastic to transition from leave!
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  • JBDamonMJBDamonM member

    No advice because I am unfortunately not in this position, but I am totally jealous bc I would absolutely love to be!!!!

    congrats to you! Enjoy! 


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  • AmandaNic87AmandaNic87 member

    That is so terrific!!!
    I would LOVE to be a SAHM!!

    I'm sorry I don't have any advice. But just wanted to say congratulations!

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  • BoatsNHoesBoatsNHoes member
    You will never regret it. 

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  • Monsieur_et_Madame_HaMonsieur_et_Madame_Ha member
    Congratulations - I can only imagine how much better you must feel now that you've told your boss!
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  • SRK128SRK128 member
    Yea! I love being a SAHM! 
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  • synchrosallysynchrosally member
    Awesome! I will be home for a year but will be returning to work. I hope this time I will be a happier SAHM but I will need to return to work because we can't afford it. My best advice is to find a mommy group in your area. I found mine on meetup.com and
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  • PansyPantsPansyPants member

    Congratulations and I agree that finding a group of moms or some people close by with kids the same age is a huge part of enjoying being home. If you can't find a formal moms group or just don't like the vibe, look for things like breastfeeding support

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  • jkkg317jkkg317 member
    Congrats!!
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  • MarchABCMarchABC member
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    Yay! Very exciting! I am a sahm and love it! It is not for everyone and can sometimes be lonely but very worth it. My ad
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