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By: Science-mom

Science-mom — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:11:45 +0000

In this corner of the earth called Switzerland where I am now living, being a SAHM is the norm and the other type of mom – the working one -gets the flak.
I think women should have the right to choose how they approach motherhood and other people – and society as a whole – should respect (and support!) this right.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:44:24 +0000

I have been home with my son for almost 2 years now. I am happy being a SAHM, but sometimes I do long for the work-a-day world with adult conversation and different kinds of challenges. So for now, I blog, volunteer for our local Birth Center and organize a parents group. And add to that managing a household and taking care of a toddler, so I’m busy and fulfilled. Every day isn’t a party or even interesting. But every day I get a little bit of a look at the individual my son is becoming and I am so grateful that I am able to spend all day with him. I wish that it was possible for every parent who wanted to be home with their kids were able to do it. We need better support for all parents, financial, social, etc.

By: jess k

jess k — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:20:36 +0000

I have to agree that SAHMs are getting some flak right now. My friend keeps getting asked when she is “going to do something with her life?”

I just wish I could stay home with my baby. He is just 8 months old and I feel that time is flying by. I am afraid I won’t get to see him walk or talk for the first time and that those precious moments will be wasted on daycare.

By: Alison

Alison — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:01:34 +0000

Thank you for your comments – how refreshing to hear that I am not alone out there. Sometimes, standing on a playground with only nannies and grandparents to talk to while my son plays with the other children, I wonder if I am the only woman left in the world who decided to stay at home while my son is young. I enjoy making cookies for an afternoon snack – I have fun getting messy in a sandbox with trucks – I like to create maasterpieces on the easel – that is my full time job right now. I used to be a teacher – paid to teach other people’s children. Well, for now, I am going to be my son’s full time teacher – no pay but the rewards are great!

By: Rita

Rita — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:35:43 +0000

Glad you have found the balance, I’m still searching for some much needed me time. Having fun though as a stay at home mom.

By: Laurie Conroy

Laurie Conroy — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:39:56 +0000

Finally, someone I can totally agree with. I have 4 kids and have been at home for 12 years. I am constantly tripping over my tongue when I am asked “And What do you do?”. It’s nice to know that there are others like me and proud of it. Bravo!