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Sex after baby started by KeenDoula (9/26/11 at 8:19pm)	We still choose sleep over sex. I'm so incredibly tired at... 12/10/11 at 12:48pm by Baby_Cakes	10	298
DH isn't supportive of me being a SAHM started by bluedaisy (10/19/11 at 8:30am)	I am in the same boat. My DH is also from a culture that has... 12/4/11 at 5:58pm by porcelina	8	424
To tell or not to tell: How to deal with MIL? started by sweetBBkendall (11/11/11 at 9:35pm)	I studied with and about JW's for years, and they are good... 12/1/11 at 11:51pm by sarafi	14	480
When your working spouse comes home..... started by youngspiritmom (9/27/11 at 6:01am) 1 2 3	My job is never over, why should he come home and get to... 12/1/11 at 6:00pm by MamaJenese	42	1,124
How to forgive DH (VENT) started by muschiCat1 (11/26/11 at 6:54am)	Muschi, I am SO glad you're leaving - even if it's... 11/28/11 at 11:22am by Alphaghetti	10	484
Frustrated with circumstances started by Happily Blessed (11/27/11 at 10:40am)	Well, I guess my statement did not sound right. I would not... 11/27/11 at 2:03pm by Happily Blessed	3	140
vent. frustrated and disappointed started by slinden (11/3/11 at 10:45am)	My son is 8 and can be very disrespectful to me... his tone... 11/21/11 at 3:14pm by Mom31	8	346
Let's Have Another Frump-Fighting Thread! started by Turquesa (7/11/11 at 7:20pm) 1 2 3 4	all i can do right now is make sure i get dressed. it stinks... 11/13/11 at 5:05pm by inky leeuhhh	62	4,388
Husband Doesn't Help Around the House - I'm Tired Of It started by choochootwo (10/26/11 at 6:29pm)	i am so right there with you right now. i just became a sahm,... 11/13/11 at 4:36pm by inky leeuhhh	10	414
Need a little perspective..His day vs. My day started by ilovemybabies11 (10/26/11 at 8:31pm)	No, I think you're right about that. We rarely if ever have a... 11/8/11 at 4:20pm by ilovemybabies11	5	331
worried about when baby comes; alone started by catinthehat (10/25/11 at 9:45am)	are you planning to breastfeed? You may have already thought... 11/2/11 at 6:58pm by infojunkie	5	208
Sick of being poor! started by WhiteHorse (9/12/11 at 11:51am) 1 2	Could he take the tuition reimbursement and get a bachelor's... 11/1/11 at 7:52pm by Vaske	24	978
Help Me Get Through with Two started by mommyabroad (10/18/11 at 4:55pm)	Thanks everyone for the replies. Right now, school is not an... 10/27/11 at 6:29pm by mommyabroad	5	136
meal planning started by tincia (10/9/11 at 9:40pm) 1 2	Yesh, it saves my life, but you have to find a time each week... 10/27/11 at 3:31pm by Peggy O'Mara	31	445
Overwhelmed and losing perspective..... started by Loves2bGreen (9/19/11 at 3:50pm)	I think you need to pick one or two things that are very... 10/26/11 at 8:35pm by choochootwo	11	289
How to stop losing myself? started by penstamon (9/1/11 at 8:09pm)	Oh my goodness, I feel your pain. For me, the hardest part... 10/26/11 at 6:49pm by choochootwo	19	546
How to become a SAHM started by cat13 (10/11/11 at 2:41pm)	We also were emotionally ready to parent early in life and... 10/24/11 at 2:20pm by jtbuko	17	363
WWYD? Taking in kids really soon after baby started by Lunaria (10/13/11 at 5:37pm)	Just read this and glad you're not doing that! That's way... 10/22/11 at 3:10pm by MissLotus	11	222
Getting grief from colleagues about choosing to SAH started by wishin'&hopin' (10/10/11 at 8:03am)	Disclosure: I work (part-time) out of the home, so I hope my... 10/20/11 at 10:43pm by jennybear	13	231
SAHM without a car needs advice. started by Marcyk1975 (8/9/11 at 7:40am)	How about a double kicksled? 10/20/11 at 1:30pm by MAMom	18	950
What is your hardest time(s) of the day? started by Harmony08 (7/27/11 at 5:46pm) 1 2	3-5 .. it always has been. Even before kids! 10/18/11 at 5:10pm by mommyabroad	26	1,386
Husband makes snarky comments about me, not sure if I want son to grow up like that.... started by Beebsmom (10/5/11 at 7:11pm) 1 2	OP, just wondering how things have been with the husband.... 10/17/11 at 6:47pm by tremama	27	620
I'm feeliing lazy and guilty and kind of down started by mamazee (9/30/11 at 12:00pm)	cook! Learn to do some pioneer woman type stuff. That's my... 10/17/11 at 6:02pm by MrsBone	5	207
If you SAH but also have a nanny or mother's helper I want to hear from you! started by dalia (2/10/11 at 10:32pm) 1 2 3 4	I worked as a nanny for a SAHM before my son was born, and at... 10/6/11 at 10:01am by gitanamama	61	3,254
Your experiences with a 3rd child started by llwr (6/7/11 at 7:46pm)	My third (and last) is seven years old. It all seems so easy... 10/6/11 at 8:11am by Alphaghetti	13	1,414
Do you feel you accomplished much today? started by samy23 (9/26/11 at 5:56am)	Thanks! And youngspiritmom that's a great idea. 10/4/11 at 6:29am by samy23	3	97
Ugh..cant decide whether to be on birth control or not started by abbysmom0203 (9/29/11 at 5:59pm)	I used the mini pill the second time around, and the only... 10/3/11 at 4:46am by Imakcerka	4	129
what's on the agenda today? started by meetoo (9/28/11 at 6:07am)	Today was nice : ) This morning it was cloudy but no rain so... 9/29/11 at 5:22pm by mommariffic	2	73
what happened to all my friends!!?! started by abbysmom0203 (9/26/11 at 10:14am)	Thanks ladies. ive decided to work harder at spending more... 9/29/11 at 11:38am by abbysmom0203	8	163
Nutrtion & Hobbies! (for you, not your kids) started by BabyMae09 (9/21/11 at 1:11pm)	I had been feeling unconnected with my husband. I have been... 9/26/11 at 11:31pm by saralm	3	116
Insulted started by mei_78 (9/19/11 at 11:03am) 1 2	I still think you need to call his mama! 9/25/11 at 4:30am by Imakcerka	25	537
Miserable at Home w/ DH and Kids started by SusanMy (9/13/11 at 1:07pm)	have you ever considered marriage or couples counseling? My... 9/23/11 at 2:01pm by newlyinfertile	16	402
Do you want more kids? How many do you have? started by mkarntz (3/20/09 at 9:50pm) 1 2 3…8	LOL, I know! It's very interesting!I'm pregnant with twins... 9/18/11 at 7:14am by Mama~Love	142	6,585
I'm taking a mental health day. started by cyclamen (9/8/11 at 11:55am)	Just wanted to say I could have written this, right down to... 9/16/11 at 4:49am by trauerweidchen	3	162
What do you do during nap time? POLL! started by MrsBone (8/29/11 at 4:44pm)	My older two rarely naps but I try to have them play quietly... 9/15/11 at 4:16pm by OkiMom	11	459
Moments of sanity? started by insidevoice (9/12/11 at 10:07am)	It lasted about half the day- then madness returned last... 9/13/11 at 10:40am by insidevoice	2	80
Where's the village? started by berry987 (8/30/11 at 6:45am) 1 2	I have been thinking about this issue so much lately. As a... 9/12/11 at 11:34am by gitanamama	24	656
Rude comments about being a SAHM mom or about lifestyle choices to make staying at home possible? started by PoetryLover (6/6/11 at 6:23am) 1 2 3 4	So, they're not only nasty, they're really, really... 9/11/11 at 6:39pm by Storm Bride	66	4,001
Please tell me I'm not the only one started by MadameFancyPants (8/25/11 at 11:54am)	Don't feel bad at all. Rest is first and foremost. Whenever I... 9/9/11 at 6:56am by bejeweled	8	574
Stay at home mom or maid? started by eternamariposa (8/6/11 at 6:42pm)	Think back to the times when you wanted it all, and get out... 9/8/11 at 8:11pm by Crystal Chapin	14	1,050
My brain is atrophying! started by gitanamama (8/23/11 at 12:30pm)	I watch lectures from UCLA and other universities online... 9/8/11 at 3:31am by redskynight	7	542
How to keep DS occupied/ entertained while home with an infant started by MrsHin2002 (9/7/11 at 7:43pm)	Hi Karen, I'm a SAHM in NZ with Noah who is 2 1/2 and Levi... 9/8/11 at 3:26am by redskynight	1	117
Hubby still gets to sleep in after kids- give me some perspective!!!! started by Koifish (9/4/11 at 5:59am)	Oh yes...I remember the two of us each pretending to be sound... 9/7/11 at 12:51pm by jenplus4fr	15	384
What to do with kids when you are SO TIRED? started by flatstanley72 (8/15/11 at 11:30am)	Don't know how it would work with two, but I get a good break... 9/7/11 at 10:13am by newmamalizzy	8	794
How often do you go out during the week? Playdates etc? started by kdescalzi (9/5/11 at 5:06pm)	I have one DD (12 mths), we go out most days - even if it's... 9/6/11 at 4:41pm by Jewels*	8	237
if you only had time to do one thing, would you.... started by CherryBombMama (8/26/11 at 1:58pm)	i make my dh do many things, cleaning his bathroom just... 9/6/11 at 1:02pm by CherryBombMama	8	473
afternoon routines? started by flatstanley72 (9/2/11 at 2:45pm)	Could you do a craft time? My DD1 LOVES crafts. It will... 9/4/11 at 9:21pm by CrunchyMama19	2	257
How to feel appreciated? started by momtoS (8/24/11 at 9:08am)	It's not about what we deserve at all. It is about how we -... 9/1/11 at 7:36pm by Monkeygrrl	7	561
Feeling like a SAHM failure. :( (kind of a long vent, need advice please) started by Beauchamp (7/14/11 at 12:04pm) 1 2	Yep. Still super hard here too. I went as far as taking... 8/31/11 at 6:38pm by anjsmama	29	2,146
I DID IT!!! started by Jewels* (8/5/11 at 10:15am)	I echo the congratulations! I have thoroughly enjoyed being... 8/29/11 at 1:59pm by Alphaghetti	3	883