Advice for those wanting to become stay at home moms - Page 6

kalice · **sahm**

As a sahm you might want to consider babysitting as a supplemental income. The pay is not great but you get to be home with your kids, they have built in friends and you have the freedom to come and go as you please as long as that is your agreement with the childs mom. It's really not that hard to pack up an extra one once you get into a routine

JULIEROACH · 07-14-2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jared&Maggie'smom

I love my children dearly and know that being a SAHM is what God wants me to do. However, I found that I felt like I lost part of myself being a SAHM. I needed something that gave me purpose outside of my home. It does not lift my self esteem to clean a bathroom well. I needed something outside of our home - I found that in my home business and doing a couple of other things. For some women this isn't necessary, for me it was crucial.

I could not agree more. I completely lost what I thought was value for myself. I realize now that I was depending on what others thought of me as my value. I found my value in God. I set aside a half hour to an hour each night to go read my Bible and do a devotion and pray. My husband is usually gracious about giving me that time...although sometimes he's not as gracious as other times.

Sometimes you also just need adult interaction. Maybe a Bible study group that provides child care. Or even a play-date where you are friends with the other mom. It will do wonders for your self-esteem.

Singlemompayingoffdebt · 08-18-2008, 07:34 PM

Since I am a single mom, it is difficult for me to quit my job and stay home. Plus my son is 12, so I get home a little while after he does. And then it is off to sports until 7:30.

Kudos to all moms who have been able to become stay at home moms ! That is wonderful and I am sure extremely fulfilling !