My son is 20 months old and I've been on extended leave (unpaid and they can put me wherever they want when I return) since I had him. I am now pregnant with my 2nd and due in September. I was supposed to return to work in July, but I'd have to work for at least 6 months to become eligible for another maternity leave so I basically need to notify my employer and resign because that's logistically impossible. I could ask for an exception to the 6 month policy, but I really feel bad asking them to give me so much time off because I don't actually intend to return to work until my kids are in sc ..read more

i am probably late to the game like per usual but recently splurged on a wireless vacuum and o.m.g. why did i not do it sooner? my old vacuum was big and clunky and even tho worked really well i realize now at what cost! ? i vacuum twice as much because i don’t have to worry about my daughter reaching for a cord. it’s super easy to take apart and clean the couches and furniture too. i can say for the first time in my life i actually like to vacuum! anyone else have a cleaning trick up their sleeve? i love working smarter not harder! submitted by /u/Physical_Koala_850 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Though I love being there for my kids, I do wonder if it is worth it - studies show that kids of working moms are more successful than those of SAHM's, then I see the kids of families with two working parents - maybe their costumes on halloween are not as nice, but they seem like fine and well-adjusted kids too! So what value exactly does my staying home bring? I have two daughters and wonder what example I am setting for them. I was once on the "girl boss" track with an ivy league degree working in those high powered professions - banking, consulting etc. I met my husband at school and he tr ..read more

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Does any other SAHP really struggle with mornings? I have 4 children, all under 6, and I get them all ready for preschool and their activities by myself each morning. The insanity of their needs / demands drains my soul. I just needed to share because I feel like my children are going to eat me alive and I will not survive. submitted by /u/pancakegoldee [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I’m a SAHP of a 1.5 year old son after a successful exit from a great career. I don’t miss working, and love being home with my son. But I am curious how you make the days feel special. There was a lot of travel and dinners out at nice restaurants with my job. I really enjoyed breaking up the monotony of work/life. How do you add some of that in as a SAHP? Lunches out? Weekend trips? Curious what has worked for others. submitted by /u/No_Candle_1434 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I want to leave. I have nowhere to go. I have no income, no money saved. No job, no childcare, nothing. The last thing I want is to be here. I am the example people use when they argue against a woman becoming a SAHM. I just keep telling myself to wait until my child is in school 4 years from now, and then I’ll start a small job and putting money back. I don’t see it ever working anymore. I feel hopeless. I LIVE for my daughter. She is my entire world. And I feel like I am failing her because I can’t get her out of here. We aren’t in danger but it’s miserable submitted by /u/prettypetty_ [vi ..read more

As the primary caregiver for our 2-year-old and our lively 6-month-old puppy, I've noticed my partner's increasing frustration lately. From snapping at the puppy for a minor spill to pleading with our toddler, his patience seems stretched thin. While I intervene when necessary, I'm concerned about his well-being. How can I offer him support? He works Monday to Friday from 8-5, usually wrapping up by 3 pm. I carve out time for myself with Pilates sessions four times a week, while he opts for late-night video games. Despite this, I'm always there to accommodate his plans with friends or persona ..read more

I have gotten to the point where I am so overworked and exhausted and sleep deprived that I am resenting other people around me - neighbors, just people who happen to be there and I thought about it and finally figured out why. Everyone has it easier. Everyone either doesn’t have kids or they have kids and they have help so they can work a normal job or they’re the SAHP who also has hired or free help. Everyone has more help. Everyone has it easier. I commented to my wife when we arrived at our building today that is the bag the neighbor sends out to have their laundry done because clearly th ..read more

For all of you put there who are undervalued by your partner/family or who maybe struggle with feeling like you don't really contribute to your family financially, this article is for you. A study covering mutiple states and countries has revealed the enormous value we SAHP are to our families and just what our contributions look like. submitted by /u/EsharaLight [visit reddit] [comments ..read more