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Did you leave a career you loved to SAH? started by bfw0729 (8/31/09 at 11:36pm) 1 2	Yes, I did. I had just got to the stage of my career that I'd... 9/14/09 at 2:47pm by AutumnAir	23	988
One Step Closer to being a SAHM!!! started by icy02 (9/12/09 at 7:18pm)	Congratulations! That is a big step. I've been FT at home for... 9/14/09 at 7:18am by 1jooj	1	267
Does your DH have a second job? started by abiyhayil (9/4/09 at 7:27pm)	No, although he does occasionally do private work when we... 9/13/09 at 1:41pm by tootaloo78	19	727
Is sahm/d a job or work? started by beadmama (9/10/09 at 12:41am)	I tell my daughter every day that it's my job to keep her... 9/13/09 at 8:06am by Chamsia	18	643
DH is jealous that I'm at home- what to do? started by Astraia (7/23/09 at 3:01pm) 1 2	if he could change jobs to one that isn't working nights, you... 9/12/09 at 3:26pm by shell_sea	32	2,174
Coping Strategies on the days where everyone seems to be out of sorts started by eastkygal (9/6/09 at 8:38pm)	I do the basics to get by, prepare the simplest meals I can... 9/9/09 at 6:54pm by tootaloo78	7	431
Structuring your days, filling your personal "cup", mental stimulation, etc etc (so tomorrow is... started by DeChRi (8/31/09 at 12:00am)	Thanks so much for the suggestions, and I have taken quite a... 9/9/09 at 2:35pm by DeChRi	14	789
Insecurity? started by no5no5 (9/3/09 at 6:59pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by no5no5 Thanks. I do take pretty... 9/7/09 at 7:13pm by carmel23	10	586
Finances, blah! started by GooseMama (9/2/09 at 2:56pm)	Huh. We have separate accounts from "before" that are not... 9/6/09 at 1:04pm by craft_media_hero	8	547
Need a vacation-creative ideas for a mommy break! started by smlame (9/2/09 at 5:13pm)	Until just a few weeks ago I'd meet dh at the local Bares &... 9/5/09 at 6:48pm by wombatclay	9	441
If your children don't watch T.V., how do you do it? started by Paeta16 (7/2/09 at 10:40am) 1 2 3	It seems like they find things to do easier when they're not... 9/5/09 at 12:08pm by BeanyMama	44	2,990
My turn to vent started by honey-lilac (8/4/09 at 11:08pm) 1 2	You are a stronger woman than I, momma. 9/3/09 at 11:54am by Violet2	25	1,593
Finally Freedom!!! started by kristi96 (9/1/09 at 12:54am)	I might just enjoy being a SAHM again. We are a family of 5... 9/1/09 at 12:54am by kristi96	0	325
SAHM is a full time job started by sapphire_chan (8/31/09 at 3:23pm)	Or not? Please check out this thread over in the decluttering... 8/31/09 at 3:23pm by sapphire_chan	0	374
What's your backup plan?/update, he's fine. started by chaoticzenmom (8/11/09 at 2:36pm)	I'm glad your husband is okay! If DH was unable to work, we... 8/30/09 at 11:57am by becoming	17	781
Getting over the guilt of staying home? LONG started by delightedbutterfly (8/27/09 at 3:08pm)	Oh, you poor thing, you sound so sad . I've been home for 11... 8/30/09 at 4:23am by mamaluvspirates	3	535
Accidental SAHM - overwhelmed & need wisdom started by mommylove0508 (8/25/09 at 12:57pm)	If you can afford it don't feel bad about sending them to a... 8/30/09 at 1:18am by indie	12	742
Does your other half help at night? started by Louisep (8/2/09 at 10:52am) 1 2 3	I bottlefed my first 2 (regretfully) and he helped. #3, I... 8/30/09 at 12:43am by kay4	48	1,822
What will you do when the kids to school? started by Cativari (8/17/09 at 8:13pm) 1 2	I just had my first week of this. My youngest started... 8/30/09 at 12:22am by kay4	23	1,169
SAHM style started by Climbergirl (8/4/09 at 5:50pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Hazelnut This totally intrigued... 8/29/09 at 12:42am by becoming	49	2,626
Do you feel pressure to get a "side hustle" started by NiteNicole (8/15/09 at 1:14am) 1 2	The pressure is all internal. No one cares if I work or not,... 8/27/09 at 10:10pm by Violet2	23	1,474
DH doesn't think I do enough. . . vent started by michelleklu (8/25/09 at 10:48am)	My DH is the SAME way! Always says I don't do enough!!!! I do... 8/26/09 at 11:28pm by mkarntz	17	956
Transitioning from military NCO to SAHM started by mormontreehugger (6/4/09 at 6:05pm)	I retired from the Army last June to stay at home with our... 8/25/09 at 1:20pm by HappyFox05	2	424
Trying to do/be it all started by OJazzy1 (8/19/09 at 9:53pm)	I was in the same situation as you until a few weeks ago. I... 8/25/09 at 12:48pm by lillacfaerie	9	519
How do you keep from going crazy? started by HappyFox05 (8/24/09 at 1:48pm)	Thanks for all the encouragement. I think the reason our rest... 8/25/09 at 8:44am by HappyFox05	6	440
SAHP while kids are all at school?? started by genifer (8/23/09 at 7:19am)	I am a SAHM to my school aged child. I find it hard, but I... 8/23/09 at 10:40pm by MichaelsSahm	6	460
Today is my last day of work! started by DeChRi (8/19/09 at 3:48pm)	Ah thanks guys. I went ahead and paid for an extra 5 days of... 8/20/09 at 11:04pm by DeChRi	3	302
Help- need suggestions and to vent (LONG) started by LoveLife (8/18/09 at 5:51pm)	When they are teething or going through a growth spurt... 8/19/09 at 3:33am by momma_unlimited	4	434
Woman at a crossroads ..Waht did YOU do? started by cherietschudi (8/14/09 at 10:22pm)	I am so glad to see this thread. I have been out of work... 8/18/09 at 4:24pm by mommylove0508	10	1,043
fancy job titles for sahms! started by journeyq (8/6/09 at 2:28am)	Quote: Originally Posted by StormySar domestic engineer?... 8/18/09 at 6:14am by noobmom	17	1,663
Anyone else feel completely disrespected?! started by peaceful_mama (8/14/09 at 3:11pm)	I'm sorry, you sound like you desperately need a weekend off!... 8/17/09 at 9:07pm by YesandNo	3	559
Feeling guilty about "time" spent with my girls started by ~LadyBug~ (8/14/09 at 4:01pm)	Yes I completely agree thanks Tigerchild!!!!! 8/15/09 at 6:56pm by ~LadyBug~	6	593
How do you divide chores at your house? started by NicaG (8/10/09 at 10:56am) 1 2	DD will pick up dinner dishes and unload/load the dishwasher... 8/15/09 at 6:39pm by an_aurora	23	877
DH coming home late again :( started by Harmony08 (7/28/09 at 7:07pm) 1 2	My husband is on a 12-16 month deployment. Since he's been... 8/15/09 at 4:12pm by lisa_nc	22	2,224
Anyone else totally need a break but can't bring yourself to do it? started by Karamom (8/13/09 at 6:17pm)	keyboard broken sorry spae button and soe letters dont work... 8/15/09 at 2:52pm by Karamom	10	560
How do you find local mama groups? started by Beauchamp (8/12/09 at 6:02pm)	www.meetup.com do a search on there for anything that... 8/14/09 at 8:58pm by LorenaAZ	10	521
SAHM in this economy and partners insecurity about paycheck started by yukookoo (8/13/09 at 1:54am)	It sounds like you are in a difficult position. We are on... 8/14/09 at 3:18pm by kdaisy	1	380
SAHMs with one babe/tot started by principii (8/9/09 at 10:07pm)	DS is nine months and very much wants to be held or touched... 8/14/09 at 2:02pm by peainthepod	13	711
New SAHM and spending "our" money... started by Beauchamp (8/12/09 at 5:44pm)	I'm weird. I ask dh about every purchase, except my grocery... 8/14/09 at 8:53am by jjawm	13	635
Does your DH do his own social things???? started by Harmony08 (8/8/09 at 7:25pm) 1 2	No, but both of us are introverts and happier at home... 8/13/09 at 10:23pm by Dahlea	24	962
DH suprised me and cleaned! started by tammylsmith (8/11/09 at 12:52am)	That is really sweet. Thumbs up for Tammylsmith's DH! 8/12/09 at 1:46am by momasana	1	555
does anyone else have a "lazy" spouse around the house and not care? started by alley-oopin' (8/9/09 at 8:50pm)	DH does lots of housework, because he cares more about... 8/11/09 at 11:38pm by Storm Bride	17	1,061
going pt started by jeteaa (8/1/09 at 12:03am)	I think what pp said about sending her children to school... 8/9/09 at 3:37pm by jennpn	6	746
I'm A SAHM!!! started by gothnurse3 (8/8/09 at 5:12am)	Yay!!!! 8/9/09 at 1:44pm by Harmony08	3	486
relationship stress started by summersmama (8/3/09 at 10:57am)	Quote: Originally Posted by SoxMama Can I offer another... 8/9/09 at 1:25pm by Harmony08	7	723
Any other "spoiled" SAHMs? started by sunflwrmoonbeam (7/22/09 at 12:09pm) 1 2	Ha, things might get more "spoiled" aroudn here. DH is job... 8/9/09 at 1:49am by sunflwrmoonbeam	30	2,192
How many Stay At Home Parents thought they would go back to work? started by beautifulboy (7/31/09 at 10:26pm) 1 2	I thought I would go back after a year or so. But I was... 8/8/09 at 8:47pm by ~PurityLake~	25	1,158
Is your house clean? Help!!!! started by mamakah (7/22/09 at 2:05pm) 1 2 3	I clean the bathroom during bath time. I have to be in there... 8/8/09 at 12:19pm by Becken	49	2,697
It's official! - I am going to go from WOHM to SAHM started by Climbergirl (7/24/09 at 11:06am)	I would recommend this order of doing things: 1. Embrace the... 8/8/09 at 1:32am by sharr610	11	569
Tricks of the trade? started by fionafrances (8/7/09 at 1:44pm)	I think when making the budget for this the MOST important... 8/8/09 at 1:21am by sharr610	1	348