Hi all. I'm a stay at home mum to 14 month old dd. Just wanted a bit of support from any other sahms out there as am feeling a bit on my own with it at the moment. I only have one other sahm who I know nearby.
I feel like at the moment every playgroup I go to I meet someone who tells me how much happier their child has been since going to nursery / childminder, and how you can really tell the ones who go to childcare because they're much more sociable etc. I know this is nonsense, all children are different, but feel like I can't make my case for being at home for fear of offending them, plus I also wonder if I would be happier working myself. I find it hard to stay confident about my decision to be at home, even though I know it's what's best for us. And why is it so hard for parents in general to talk about their choices for looking after our kids without getting someone's back up who's made different choices (I include myself)?
Anyway, just wanted to hear from some other sahms. Let me know how you deal with monotony, undifferentiated weekends, half-finished housework, and annoying playgroup know-it-alls!
Cheers,
Philippa
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PhilB · 08/11/2009 22:20
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