Comments on: Work at Home Mom

By: AmberDusick

AmberDusick — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:56:40 +0000

Congrats on making this choice for yourself and your family. It is HARD being a work at home mom, but I'm so happy at the same time I wouldn't trade it for any other situation. I love the "permission to not know" it is so freeing. .-= AmberDusick´s last post ..Rainy & Cozy Weekend =-.

By: Lady M

Lady M — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:10:44 +0000

Good for you! Venturing into the future takes bravery. Childcare is so pricey, but I remind myself that it shall pass, and in half a dozen years I'll need to worry about keeping enough food in the house for tween boys. .-= Lady M´s last post ..Corn Dogs and Ice =-.

By: Dionna

Dionna — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:24:18 +0000

I don’t know when I finally “accepted” the fact that I’d be staying at home for the (un)foreseeable future (which is a strange way to put it since *I* am the one who wanted to stay home in the first place. It just took some time to convince Tom).

I suppose any major change brings some kind of loss and some kind of gain. It’s ok to mourn the loss, even if you’re where you want to be. (Maybe mourn isn’t the right word to use for a daycare placement . . . fret? Second guess? I’m clearly not up to waxing poetic today.)

At any rate, congratulations on making the decision!
.-= Dionna´s last post ..Kieran’s Second Year =-.

By: Cave Mother

Cave Mother — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:21:11 +0000

In this life you just have to do what feels right for you, and what will make you happy. We don’t live long enough to put off chasing our dreams. So I think you’ve definitely done a sensible thing, and I hope you writing works out.
.-= Cave Mother´s last post ..I Never Knew What Nursing Meant To Me… =-.

By: Francesca

Francesca — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:35:22 +0000

I can't remember the last time I was able to make a well thought out plan, and carry it out without anything (big or small) coming in the way. For me, it's been more a case of imponderabilia than permission not to know. I know you'll do very well, and you'll always come up with an equallly good plan B. .-= Francesca´s last post ..Preemie =-.

By: Everydaywoman

Everydaywoman — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:38:46 +0000

Good luck with this next stage of your life! Sounds promising and rewarding! I was so fortunate to be home with our children when they were young, working in our family business around their schedules. I now work full-time (actually more than full time!) and don't know how people with young children balance it all; I would always feel guilty for something! .-= Everydaywoman´s last post ..Aloha Friday #23: Weekend Plans? =-.

By: Amber

Amber — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:59:00 +0000

Thanks so much, Gary!

By: 31everything

31everything — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:25:57 +0000

“Permission to not know” sounds like something we all need to give ourselves… well said Hang in there working SAHM (Stay at Home Mom). You can do it! Sometimes we surprise ourselves at what we end up accomplishing. I’m sure your kids will admire you one day for doing it too. I hope you get that freelance gig

By: chicklet

chicklet — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:55:08 +0000

I voted for you… and yea, I agree, it’s confusing? They didnt even notify us?

Re not working at an office, I’m kinda jealous. I’m new to this mat leave thing but already I worry how I’d ever want anyone else raising my kid. Working from home would be ideal.
.-= chicklet´s last post ..Vote for Me? =-.

By: Crystal Gold

Crystal Gold — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:30:16 +0000

I am so excited for you and more than a little jealous. If finances were different I would be working on a whole new path. I would be working from home and focusing on my passion. I have to also worry about health insurance since I carry it for our family. That is something I am not looking forward to dealing with when I leave my job one day. Private insurance in the US is a joke. In time I will get there. First tackling debt… Congrats to you!!

Crystal