Stay at home mom

[PreciousHandprint]

I'm not a mom yet, but I definitely can't wait to start a family! I would love to be able to be a stay-at-home mom for the first few years of my child's life because those years are so crucial! I know interaction with other children is important too, but I would hate to have to take my child to daycare when they're 1 years old. I'd like to be there in the beginning stages of their life, you know? So I would love to find a stay-at-home job for when I do have children. The only problem is that I feel all those 'stay at home' companies are scams! Are there any stay at home moms here?

[Rebecca]

Welcome! There are many SAHMs here, including me. Welcome to my stay-at-home business! There are as many ideas out there for jobs to stay at home as there are people. It is great that you are starting to think about it now before you even have kids.

I love the pictures I've seen of Mothering Magazine's office, as it is full of children of different ages. The limits are only what you can dream is possible.

I'm sure that other SAHMs will join in on this discussion and share their experiences.

Best of luck to you! Keep reading here and feel free to ask as many questions as you would like. The best prepared mothers I know are those who starting seeking information before they even got pregnant! So, we're glad you're here!

[greenbeanbanshee]

I'm a stay at home mom. Whoo hoo! :clap

I have worked outside the home throughout the years I've been married though. I cleaned houses when I was younger and had less kids. I worked that out so that I never had them in daycare, but could take them with me. I have also done work at home from the computer, which is ideal for me. I don't really know anything about the scams you talk about, but I have heard they are out there. So be careful about those if you are looking into them. But basically, if you really want to be with your baby, you will naturally make that happen in your life. The right job will find you. Just be educated and be aware.

Interaction with other children is important, but healthy interaction with mom is most important. Children who are securely attached to a well-regulated parent do much better in life all the way around, especially in relationships. No matter how much they interact with other children, they will never learn to be a good friend without mom teaching them to regulate. That's mom's job, not their peers' job. So being a SAHM is ideal for that. Kids need us. :love

~Bethany

[ursassygurl]

hello ladies, i am due this month..i am planning to be a stay home mom for a while..i know i might find it hard to leave a good paying job, but my family is more important..:belly

[wdvance]

I started as a SAHM then I went to work for 7 years, I am a SAHM once again. I really like being available for my girls who are now teenagers. When I worked in an office I always had the flexibility to be available for my children. This is much nicer for me. The only problem with working at home is finding the right balance of work and home life. Sometimes those lines blur. My girls are very good to help keep me in my boundaries.

I wish you great success on your venture to stay at home.

Wilma:cloud9