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Parenting check-in
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QOTD: If you could be a SAHM would you?
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Re: Parenting check-in
Today was Miles' first day at daycare. Both Mommies had to return to work. A cried last night & all morning. She cried her entire drive to work and each time she took a break to go pump. This is turning out to be much harder on her then she thought it would be.
She is a physical therapist full time at a nursing home almost 45 minutes from our home. I told her I think she should find a part time position close to home and only take Miles to daycare 2-3 days a week instead of 5. I know her income would drop a little but I think it is a small price to pay. Especially while bub is a baby, at least the first year or two. We are going to update her resume and start job searching asap.
QOTD: Obviously I picked this because of my own personal situation right now. But for myself, I dont think I could be a SAHM. I might get flamed for this but I need adult conversation and work is my escape. Dont get me wrong, I love my children more than life itself put for me personally I think we all benefit from me working outside the home!
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No, I would have never made a good SAHM. I admire those that do and do it well. I really like my job, the interaction, and the paycheck.
Now that that the kids are older and in school all day, I would love to work 8-3, so I could pick them up after school vs having to go to aftercare from 3:30-5:15. They love it, but it would be so nice to not get home at 6pm and rush through dinner, homework, and bath to get them in bed by 8. On the rare occasion that I go get them when school is out and we are home by 4:15 and it so nice and relaxed. But alas, I can't do a 30 hr/week in my job and we can't afford for me to take a decrease in hours as long as we are paying for private school.
The boys are getting big. Jacob is in a very clingy fussy stage so we are working through that. M cracks me up because when he has a melt down, she talks to him so calmly and tells him she understands he is processing new feelings and that feelings are ok. The look on his face is amazing as he stares at her while she talks. We have discovered that Jacob get's way over stimulated in rooms with a lot of people and loud noises so getting out can be a bit of challenge now. Sam has discovered the book Are you a Cow and really loves the pictures. The differences between the two of them amaze me more each day. I am still processing the changes to our routines when I switch jobs and commute every day. I keep telling myself at least I have the morning time with them as my nights will be severely cut short as I won't be home until about 6:30 and they are typically going to bed then.
QOTW: No absolutely not. It takes a really special kind of person to be a SAHM and I am not that person. I was just telling my mom this morning that I am a much better mom because I am not "on" 24/7. I get my adult interaction and my snuggles. M however, I think, would be a great SAHM and I am busting my rear in the job hunt right now to give her that opportunity if she wants it.
06/12 - BFP!!!!
Beta #1 15dpo - 256
Beta #2 18dpo - 1097
6wk U/S on 07/02 ~ TWINS!!!
EDD 02/21/13
09/10/12 Found out it's two Boys!!!! Sam and Jake
Jacob and Samuel born 1/29/13 at 36 weeks.
I know I usually lurk, but I will post today :]
I have a 2 year and 4 month old son and he has recently learned that limit testing is fun. Also, repeating random things to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. And he has been accident free for over a month, including at night! Yay dry undies!
My little lady is sitting on her own and loves to play with toys. She's such a big girl! She was born with laryngomalacia, which made it impossible for her to breastfeed, so my wife was horribly sad about that, she's still exclusively pumping! We had to thicken her food because it was going into her lungs :[ But she is now able to eat everything completely fine! And she was throwing up solids, but is now fine! She's come a long way.
I currently stay at home with my children while my wife works, but I babysit 4 days a week. Even though I am a stay at home mom, I don't really feel like I am due to caring for others kids all week, too!
Freshie Girl 9.29.12