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maybeamommy
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Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
Just wondering!
Mine is... and I'm a little nervous 
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ali120206
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
Mine is going to be for the most part, he has a flexible schedule so the baby will only go to daycare 2x per week usually.
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| Posted 9/10/09 3:23 PM |
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Ophelia
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
mine would LOVE to be  too bad he makes twice as much as I do. 
a SAHD in San Diego. sign ME up
ETA: don't be nervous. just look at March of the Penquins. the dads are the ones that keep them warm through the cold antarctic winter.  he will love and protect and care just as much as you do...and with the same success (although it may be a bit funnier to watch him change the first couple of diapers )
besides, you have 6 weeks to train him 
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| Posted 9/10/09 3:25 PM |
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Dani77
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
Riiiight...he wishes!! LOL
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| Posted 9/10/09 3:26 PM |
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Michelle1123
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
I actually wish mine could! He is so much of a better father than I am a mother.
Plus he cooks (he's a chef) and I dont do that very well
And he's a good cleaner as well!
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| Posted 9/10/09 3:36 PM |
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Peainapod
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
no..sometimes DH says he would like to, but i think that would get old with him in like a week..LOL
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| Posted 9/10/09 3:37 PM |
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shiv
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
Right now, no, but we may consider it one day. I make twice as much as DH so I'll never be a SAHM unless he gets a big time promotion. But if we have more kids, it may make more sense for DH to stay home than to have daycare for all.
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| Posted 9/10/09 3:38 PM |
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maybeamommy
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
Posted by shiv
Right now, no, but we may consider it one day. I make twice as much as DH so I'll never be a SAHM unless he gets a big time promotion. But if we have more kids, it may make more sense for DH to stay home than to have daycare for all.
Yeah, this is our situation right now... I make so much more than he does that it doesn't even pay for him to work just to pay for daycare.
I'm just a bit nervous that he's going to get really bored!
I keep reminding him that being a SAHD does not equal playing FIFA and Madden while  sits in the swing!
What's he going to do with him all day??? That's all I keep thinking!
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| Posted 9/10/09 3:43 PM |
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Rycois
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
My DH is not, but would be a great one.
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| Posted 9/10/09 3:50 PM |
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Linda1003
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
Posted by maybeamommy
Posted by shiv
Right now, no, but we may consider it one day. I make twice as much as DH so I'll never be a SAHM unless he gets a big time promotion. But if we have more kids, it may make more sense for DH to stay home than to have daycare for all.
Yeah, this is our situation right now... I make so much more than he does that it doesn't even pay for him to work just to pay for daycare.
I'm just a bit nervous that he's going to get really bored!
I keep reminding him that being a SAHD does not equal playing FIFA and Madden while sits in the swing!
What's he going to do with him all day??? That's all I keep thinking!
A good friend of mine was a sahd. He lived by the beach so took him on long walks on the board walk.. took him to play dates. when the baby got a little older he did what the women do.. language classes..stuff like that.
I won't lie.. it was hard on him but not sure if it's worse or the same as women getting "bored" being a sahm,, we just don't complain as much as men do!!!
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| Posted 9/10/09 3:52 PM |
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Mkr09
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
DH lost his job last Sept and was a SAHD for 6 months. He developed such as awesome bond with DD. She became such a daddy's girl and they were so cute together. The only thing was he didn't feel comfortable taking her shopping so I still had to run all the errands...but other than that he was awesome!!!!
They'll get into their own groove. DH loves to play video games too but he was able to play them while she was napping and still pay attention to her when she was awake.
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| Posted 9/10/09 3:54 PM |
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bunintheoven09
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
We have thought about it. DH's company is not in the greatest shape... we have decided that if he gets laid off, he will work freelance and care for the baby and we will have someone come in 2x per week so that he can schedule meetings and such.
he was even considering it if he doesn't get laid off, but he makes much more than the price of a nanny, so it really doesn't make sense...
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| Posted 9/10/09 3:54 PM |
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CaMacho
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
DH works from home right now so he'll be able to be home with  when I go back to work. But since he actually has to work most of the day MIL will be coming over to watch her or DH will take her to their house sometimes too.
DH is an amazing dad, he's so attentive and always wants to be with her and do things for her. I knew he was going to be that way, but actually seeing it is  .
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| Posted 9/10/09 4:07 PM |
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annoyedTTCer
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
Nope, we talked about how important it is for us both to contribute to 401k amd social security for the future.
Plus I doubt either of us could handle being home all day.
Is there a dady play group by you where other SAHD's get together?
They are very popular in the city.
Meetup.com might be a good resource
or urbanbaby.com
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| Posted 9/10/09 4:09 PM |
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JennB
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
well...we are hoping that DH gets a new title at work...they said it might be a while til it officially opens but if it does his hours will be 4-12 which is perfect since I get home at 3.
That would be awesome and I trist him...he's really good with other kids and treats our dog like its his baby lol. And if he needs any help my mom lives 5 minutes from us
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| Posted 9/10/09 4:19 PM |
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JoJo2010
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
DH always brings it up, but he makes way more than me, so that will never happen!
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| Posted 9/10/09 4:30 PM |
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KateDevine
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
DH was DS' primary caregiver when I went back to work when he was 5 months old.
BUT DH worked nights and was home with Christopher during the day.
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| Posted 9/10/09 4:34 PM |
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Ever-After
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
aw. My uncle was a SAHD with my cousins when they were little. It really worked out great for them.
However, with me it just would not make sense. lol. I work with kids, so I'll know what i'm doing a heck of a lot more than DH will. hahaha. He would be such a mess without me. Not only that, but he makes the most money. So, yeah, it won't work. But I think it's an awesome option for a lot of families. I've known a few SAHDs and it seemed to work out pretty well for them.
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| Posted 9/10/09 4:37 PM |
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4PsInaPod
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
DH makes double what I make, so that would not work in our household plus as much as I know he's going to be a GREAT Dad, he would go out of his mind! lol He's already taking his one month paternity leave while I'm out on maternity b/c he doesn't think he could do it alone for a month (I was like are you sure?? b/c then you are home STRAIGHT 24/7 with me for an ENTIRE month lol)
He'll def. find things to do! I wouldn't worry 
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| Posted 9/10/09 4:40 PM |
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katiebug
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
That would never be on option for us, but my Dh has mentioned it in the past. I think he realizes that he is not cut out to be at home. He would literally go insane.
I would also be nervous about the same thing as you. He would spend way too much time on the computer.
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| Posted 9/10/09 4:44 PM |
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Elise-N-Matt
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
Right now mine sort of is- he works nights so when he comes home in the am he gets the baby from 930 till about 7 when I get home- then he sleeps a little and is off to work- right now he works PT and I make more so there is not an option of me staying home but I wish I could! I look at it like this though- at least we are fortunate enough not to have to pay for childcare ATM
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| Posted 9/10/09 5:10 PM |
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Disneygirl
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
I work p/t and DH is a WAHD. So even though I'm still the primary caregiver he is always there to help me out when I'm in a bind! Just today I put DD down for a nap and got to go out and run errands since he is home.
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| Posted 9/10/09 5:19 PM |
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antoinette
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
yes, and no, either he is going to adjust his schedule to stay home 2 days per week or he is going to stay home full time, Its very nerve wracking because I feel the financial pressure will be on me for the most part, I worry about it all the time
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| Posted 9/10/09 5:24 PM |
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maymama
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
Posted by maybeamommy
Just wondering!
Mine is... and I'm a little nervous
im in the same boat, DH has never held OR changed a baby!
i make substantially more so it only makes sense for me to go back full time (after 12 weeks). M-W we will have family and/or daycare and DH will be home with DC TH/F. Some weekends I will travel so DH would be alone then too
 breaks my heart, I really wish I could be a SAHM but, it just isnt going to work out that way.
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| Posted 9/10/09 7:26 PM |
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Kiddo115
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Re: Anyone's DH going to be a SAHD?
DH really wants to be, but it's not possible. We both are teachers and while we would be fine if one of us stopped working, we feel we both need to work to save money. Maybe in the future one of us will stay home, most likely him as he really wants to. Me, I really love what I do and couldn't see myself being home all the time. But you never know once this little guy arrives... I might completely change.
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