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Making the Transition from Working Mom to SAHM - Advice Needed!

elizabethmariekelly@gmail.comelizabethmariekelly@gmail.com member
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Hi!  I currently have a one year old son (tomorrow is his birthday, actually!) and am preggo and due in February.  My husband and I are fortunate enough for me to be able to stay home when the second one arrives this winter, but I'm a little nervous about the transition from working to staying at home.  I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity that I know others would love to have, but I'm also concerned about the monotony of being home all day with 2 under 2.  Has anyone else gone through this?  Any advice?
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Re: Making the Transition from Working Mom to SAHM - Advice Needed!

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  • NicoleWINicoleWI member
    Expect it to take time to get into a new routine, and don't be too hard on yourself. You will be surprised at how much you still cannot get done (sorry to say). 

    I left my job in spring and have been loving SAH. Good luck!
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  • yanakimouyanakimou member
    I can't speak to the 2 under 2, but I love being a SAHM (mostly- I still work about 1 to 2 shifts a week).  I thought it would be lonely, but like PP said, I go for walks, joined a mom group to meet people, take a mom/baby play class, etc. I schedule out of the house things for myself every day. I find if I have something to do most days, I don't feel lonely. I do get really frustrated that I can't keep the house clean, but I'm trying to get over that :).
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  • jensriotjensriot member
    Yeah, I'm not sure why someone with no kids and isn't a SAHM is giving advice here. Others gave you good advice. Definitely get out of the house and don't be too hard on yourself if it's not the picture of homemade bliss.

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  • canadianttc1stcanadianttc1st member
    I'm currently a wahm and I love it. My ds is two in a couple months and number two will arrive in April. I agree schedules are difficult because kids are constantly changing. I'm worried about how I'll fit work in with two littles. My only advice is to take it day by day and if you decide it's not for you, you can try what pp have done a work a few shifts a week. I personally enjoy working from home because it gives me a sense of accomplishment and gets my brain working.
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  • elizabethmariekelly@gmail.comelizabethmariekelly@gmail.com member
    Thank you, everyone, so much for the advice and encouragement!  As I said, I am so grateful for this opportunity but change rarely comes without a little trepidation - thank you all for the support!
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  • rosesandpetalsrosesandpetals member
    Shamu isnt real? I thought it is the whale at seaworld.
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  • ljealbaljealba member
    I have found that having a part time (at home) job helps! I have started one and it is slowly building, it's a no inventory gig so it's not a lot of money to get going ($40) and to keep up only cost a little bit per month so if you don't like it you can cancel right away.

    It has worked for me and I love it, so finding something like I do might help keep you from getting frustrated early
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  • notkateanymorenotkateanymore member
    I'd report the spam but I just don't give a fuck.
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