some what new to being a SAHM...

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Selden78
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some what new to being a SAHM...

So I hvae been working since ai was 14 I am now going to be 30..... and am now a SAHM.. I have been a little depressed lately because I am not used to being home so much.. DH just got a new job where he is out of the house everyday...And I just feel like I am all by myslef, with realy no freinds Chat Icon
Just venting cause we just got into a BIG fight.... are thre any other that have felt like this or that are currenlty feeling like this?

Posted 2/29/08 10:23 PM

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Selden78
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Re: some what new to being a SAHM...

I do enjoy staying home with DS and being home when my DD gets off the bus ( When I was working I would get upset becasue I coundtn put her on the bus or be thre when she got of the bus and now I can) I guess ther is just no pleaseing me.....

Posted 2/29/08 10:25 PM

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I do enjoy staying home with DS and being home when my DD gets off the bus ( When I was working I would get upset becasue I coundtn put her on the bus or be thre when she got of the bus and now I can) I guess ther is just no pleaseing me.....

Hang in there! I felt the same way..I was always upset because DS went to aftercare, then when I was home for five months, I was going a little stir crazy being home all the time! Now I'm working and wish I was home Chat Icon

I think the ideal situation would be to work p/t, but that never works out when you are paying for childcare!

Posted 2/29/08 10:33 PM

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Re: some what new to being a SAHM...

I think it just takes time to get used it. I find that the days where we don't get out - they are the longest. I usually like to get out at least once a day to break it up (not only for me but for DS too)

Do you have friends that live close by? Have you joined a Gymboree or any type of baby class? I find they are great places to socialize.

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ETA: Also maybe add where you live and some girls will give you some local ideas.

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Posted 2/29/08 10:33 PM

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I know where your coming from when it comes to being a SAHM.

It took some time to adjust to the idea of being a mom but now that i have DD i wouldnt change it for the world.

I would say see if there are any play groups in your area in addition to our mall walks on thursday's. The best thing for me was being able to be around other mom's.

Heck you can always send a FM my way because I'm always looking for other mom's to hang out with. Chat Icon

Posted 2/29/08 10:35 PM

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I went through some tough days as I transitioned from working to being a SAHM. I was in sales and seeing and talking to clients all day, everyday. I find it helps to see other people (adults), either having people over for lunch or going out at least a few times a week.

I treat being home like it's a job. I do different chores each day (with deadlines). I administer our finances, and work on keeping us to a tight budget.

I also love to cook. I wasn't able to cook that much when I was working and commuting to and from NYC so it's a pleasure to get back into it. I've made so many different soups and cookies for DH, he's loving it too.

I spent a few weeks really feeling like I was facing a life of isolation and boredom but the more I plan things and the more DD develops the more fun it's getting.

I wouldn't trade a second of my time with DD, even on the harder days I know I'm very lucky to be able to do this.

ETA: I forgot to mention, I LOVE your avatar photo, he is so adorable!!!!!

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Posted 2/29/08 10:47 PM

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Posted by patti08

I went through some tough days as I transitioned from working to being a SAHM. I was in sales and seeing and talking to clients all day, everyday. I find it helps to see other people (adults), either having people over for lunch or going out at least a few times a week.

I treat being home like it's a job. I do different chores each day (with deadlines). I administer our finances, and work on keeping us to a tight budget.

I also love to cook. I wasn't able to cook that much when I was working and commuting to and from NYC so it's a pleasure to get back into it. I've made so many different soups and cookies for DH, he's loving it too.

I spent a few weeks really feeling like I was facing a life of isolation and boredom but the more I plan things and the more DD develops the more fun it's getting.

I wouldn't trade a second of my time with DD, even on the harder days I know I'm very lucky to be able to do this.

ETA: I forgot to mention, I LOVE your avatar photo, he is so adorable!!!!!

Thank you :0

I actualy have started to cook more that is something I also enjoy doing...but its hard beacuse I have DS at his "witching hour and DD saying Im hungry......" and to cook somthing nice is hard sometimes.. Latley I have been having DD help with the cooking.

Posted 2/29/08 11:03 PM

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