Hi Everyone -

My name is Kat. I'm a 42 year old wife and mother - 2 kids and one one the way in March (Yes, I am of ADVANCED MATERNAL AGE... ). I am planning on staying home after the baby is born which will be quite a challenge. I am an A-type personality, have been working since I was 13 and work in a realy high stress job in publishing. I have always wanted to be a SAHM but my ex would never let me with my first two (that would have meant he actually had to PROVIDE for his family...lol) After a nasty divorce and finding my soul mate in dh #2, I found someone who is very supportive (albeit a little aprehensive) about me coming home. I made a commitment to my girls and my new baby girl that I would no longer miss out on their lives. Conference calls and trips to NY can be flushed. I want to be there when they get home from school, to help them with homework, to actually BE THERE when the baby takes her first steps instead of hearing about it from the daycare. I know that being a SAHM is the hardest, most rewarding job ever and I just pray that I am up for the challenge. I hope I am strong enough.

Hope to get to know you soon!

Love Kat

Welcome and congrats on deciding to become a sahm! Wherabouts in PA are you? i live near Allentown!

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WAHM to Richie, Becca & Ryan!

Hi Kat! And welcome aboard!

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Welcome aboard Kat. I too am from PA!

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~Jill~

You sound like a very wise woman. I had my first at 38 and my second at 43. Yes, I am more worn out than my peers, but so many other factors play into it. I know I appreciate my kids more now than I would have as a younger mom. I stay home, too, and live in Arizona, but originally from upstate NY. Congrats!

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Make someone's heart smile today.

Congratulations and Welcome!!! Enjoy all of hte wonderful information you will get from these fine people!

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~~Sonja~~

My 3lynns~ Ashlynn-8, Brooklyn-4 and Kaylin-3

Welcome and congrats on your new life!! I am from PA too, near the Poconos.
I've got an almost 5yo dd and almost 1yo dd and a 15yo dss. Hope you like it here
as much as we all do!!