Dh and I are TTC 'ing. Yesterday my boss of 15 years told me he plans on retiring in about 3-5 years. He is bringing in an associate now . He said I would have a choice to stay with his practice while he sublets out the office. ( I work for a doctor) He will still own the practice and I would oversee it. But the talk of me having kids came up with my boss, it was a little awkward. I am flattered that he would want me to oversee the place. My DH and I started to talk if I can be a stay at home mom, and we figured out we can do it. ( He has tenure and makes a decent salary.) Is anyone a stay at home Mom now and is it rewarding? I was bought up with my dad working and my mom stayed home with me and my sister till we were 18 years old. I have a masters degree, so it is not like I do not have anything to fall back on. I cannot imagine leaving my child with someone else if we can afford not to. So, I guess my question is , is it rewarding to be at home with your kids, what are the pros and cons? Thanks in advance,I guess I just need other views on this................................
N.Y.bride
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I was a SAHM with my son for 13 months. I absolutely LOVED it. If you could afford it I would definately do it. Your children are only young once and they grow up in a blink of an eye. I was so happy to be there to see him roll over, sit up, grawl and walk for the first time. I was there for his first word and everything. I can not imagine missing all those beautiful things. You can always go back to work later, but your children growing up wont wait. Good Luck
2003OCT10
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Do it!.. As long as you can afford it, it is the best thing in the world to wake up and not have to rush your little one out the door and to sitter or a daycare... and to experience EVERYTHING your little one will do first hand..
I will never forget my sisters disappointment when her little one started walking and said a new word, and she was not there.. Granted the baby was with family, but its still disheartening. Good Luck with your decision!
precise97
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I think that it is the best gift that you can give your child. Once son was born we decided that I would work only 2 days a week. It is great to know that my son is not in the hands of a day care worker. My husband or my mom watches my son while work 2 days a week. It is just enough to make some extra money and still be home to raise my son. I love every moment of it. If you can afford just do it!!!
NovemberSue
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I am so glad that I am able to stay at home with my child. I don't think I would be comfortable with anyone else watching my child all day while I was at work. I think I would worry to much.
JustJodi
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If you can afford to do it DO IT.. There is nothing more rewarding then raising your own children. It is truly the best job in the world
