For me, this was an easy choice. Ever since I was little I wanted to be a mommy...take care of the house and kids, cook dinner, and just make it a happy home. Maybe this is because my mom stayed home, and was an awesome role model of a "housewife." She made our childhood a happy and memorable one. She never sat on the couch eating bon bons and watching Oprah! She played imaginary games, built forts, drove us to and from school and sports, etc. That is just what I wanted to grow up to be, and here I am:) Sometimes, it is harder than I thought it would be! But that is the same with any job...and if its too easy, then you probably are not doing it right! It is not for everyone, and I don't think thats a bad thing at all. When Emma was born I had to work full time, when Reaghan was born I was able to go to part time and eventually quit altogether. Working while my girls were little was something that I really had a hard time with! I missed them, pumping was just not the same
Most women dream of being able to somehow juggle work and family, and with technology's help, the dream is becoming a reality for many. The internet has made it possible to work from home within a variety of fields, such as medical billing, retail (think eBay and other online storefronts), journalism, photography, and the list goes on. While working from home certainly makes it possible for women and men alike to avoid daycare, commuting, and other work-related costs, there are also drawbacks that, if not overwhelming, at least warrant consideration when contemplating a move from office to home base.
In my own experience as a mother of two young girls, working from home as Editor of Vancouver Family Magazine, I've found one of my challenges to be limiting work time. I tend to drift toward the computer throughout the day, as opposed to sitting down for a block of time to complete "office hours." If not checked, this has the tendency to make my kids feel a little abandoned. Others may
Last year, after we lost our baby, Jacob, we decided we wanted to try again as soon as possible. We got the green light and figured in nine months we would be holding a little newborn baby. Thats how it works right? We had the thought that it would be easier to deal with losing him if we had another baby that could not have been here otherwise. (does that make any sense?) So we began...
First month, no baby. Second month, no baby. Now I was getting worried...what if something was wrong with me? It should not be this hard right? I bought all kinds of ovualtion and pregnancy tests and still no baby. Every month I felt bloated and was sure this is the month! Then I would take the tests (early because I have no patience, so I would take them daily for a week or two:) only to be let down again. It was frustrating and pretty depressing, every month I had to start all over again. You have no idea how many people in Vancouver are pregnant until you can't seem to get pregnant.
Hello! My name is Kelly and I am "Born to be a star!" I thought I would write a little bit about my family and myself before the world watches me go through my pregnancy:)
My whole life I have lived in the Northwest, Portland and Vancouver. In 2004 I had my first daughter, Emma. Emma and I were always together, I was able to work at her daycare, usually in the same room. At the time I was a single parent and this really was the perfect job for us! Shortly after, Wes and I got together and eventually decided to add to our family. In 2007 we had our second daughter, Reaghan. The rules of the daycare had changed and I was not able to bring her with me. So, I worked part time while Wes' mom took care of her. For me, this was not the way to go! I spent all my breaks pumping and crying. Then I would go home feeling guilty and missing my baby. Now, Emma is five and Reaghan is almost two. We are finally in a place where I can just stay home with my girls, and take care of
Posted by: nikkik in Stay At Home Moms on
Sep 15, 2008
Mothers who choose to leave their career to raise their children are often faced with unique and difficult challenges, including isolation, a loss of identity, and boredom. However, they're also blessed with wonderful rewards reaped by their efforts, such as valuable teaching moments with their children, and freedom from workplace stressors. A recent book I read addresses the good and the bad of the life of a SAHM. The author, a woman who left a successful magazine career to stay home with her son (and gave birth to twin girls shortly thereafter), uses research and anecdotes from SAHMs all over the country to offer solutions and discuss the "perks and pitfalls" of staying home. www.stayathomesurvivalguide.com.
