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Ok, so technically I am a full time student getting my RN license, and hopefully a degree in bioethics, but I have ran out of classes till next fall, which is a good thing-BUT, I have the rest of the year to do....? That is my question-What does a stay at home mom do to not go crazy? We have a 16 month old son who I love with all my heart, and with that there is always plenty of chores around the house to do. And I asked my hub if he thinks I should work, (15 weeks pregnant) and he says no he likes me home. But I still feel guilty for not bringing in money. I am happy that I get to be here for them and lord knows we can't afford daycare all day, nor do I want Ethan in daycare at all, but I feel that no matter how clean I get this house, which is a job in itself I still can't get over the "I am not working therefore not contributing to the house" feeling. It is just a hard adjustment I guess. I know many women would love to be in the position that I have, does any one have a similiar experience??
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I understand how you feel, my daughter is 7 months old and I stay home with her. I would say just to spend as much time whim him as possible sine you have a new baby coming. When the new baby gets here things will be different. As to the part of you not contributing to the house feeling, try to have dinner cooked when dh gets home, and all the stuff he would normally do around the house, have it done so he can spend as much time with you and Ethan as possible.
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Barnes and Noble as well as Borders have story time several times per month. I plan to take Aja soon. I know, sounds like a real party!!
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Also, men love it when they know wifey is home all day taking care of the house and the meal for the evening. Nothing satisfies my dh more than knowing his baby and wife are safe at home, loving each others company, and preparing to spend the evening with him. Sounds cheesy, but it's true for us. It can be so stressful if both parents work all day and have to manage dinner, dishes, play time, bath, and bedtime from only 6pm to 8pm... That has to be trying.
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I stay at home....I watch our 4 month old, and clean the house; my DH has a hot breakfast every morning, and a hot dinner every night when he gets home. On the days he tells me he's coming home for lunch, I cook lunch for him, too. It was wierd at first - this is the first time I haven't had a job in 8 years. It started out while I was still pregnant, and the doctor put me on bedrest. That caused my chapter to get pushed through, so I could get out of the Army; I think that's how I got used to being at home - I had to find ways to keep myself occupied without moving around...so I started cross-st_tching...now I would love to have a quiet minute to do some needlework! LOL
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It logged me out...odd. :)
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Cooking, cleaning, laundry, paying bills, preschool, shopping, the gym, story time at the library, our "famiy focus" play group (wonderful play groups sponsored by the United Way- great way to meet other moms) and this web stie pretty much keep us booked. I highly recommend joining a play group of some sort, my kids love it and i've met a lot of wonderful friends at ours. Another thing that would be a great idea for you Jenn would be to do a "mommy and me" swim cla__s. I did it with my daughter and we both loved it. Plan on taking a cla__s after the holidays with my son. :o)
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