to want to go back to work?

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Ever since having DS, I've always said that I'd be a SAHM. I love looking after him don't get me wrong, but I'm really starting to crave adult situations and conversation.

I've spoked to H about going back to work part-time, but he just brushes it off and keeps saying that I don't need to.

We're very fortunate for me to be able to look after our son full time, and I do take him to various playgroups, but the convo is always the same. Everytime I try and talk to the other mums about anything other than teething, nappies and breastfeeding I'm pretty much ignored.

I feel like I need to use my brain more! I feel like a cabbage some days because all I do is baby talk, washing and watch shit TV.

I know I made the choice to be a SAHM, but I didn't realise just how isolating and lonely it was going to be. I'd love to go to a meeting, or talk figures with colleagues! Maybe I could pretend with DS but I'm not sure it would work...hehe!

Has anyone else been in the same situation?

YANBU .I went back to work when DD was 2.5 and have not looked back, she is now 6. I am much happier working than being a SAHM - not just because I have my own money but for social reasons too. Hats off to those who are SAHM as I know it isn't an easy option, but working suits me better. Give it a go!

YANBU if you're bored and unfulfilled then that's not going to be very good for you or your son. Your DH needs to listen to you a bit more. I would be really cross if mine dismissed something I felt strongly about

YANBU. I am a SAHM and DS is 2.8. As DCs get older, conversation does become less baby centered and more adult in my experience. I became a governor at a local school and am using my brain so much. There is so much to learn about education - how the system works and why / what schools are doing and why. Could you look at this? I think that there are lots of schools in need of governors, especially those who can bring some outside perspective and knowledge. I have a finance background and raised many salient issues which have resulted in changes being made, the same with a fellow governor with an accountancy background. I am also joining our pre-school committee which will provide more opportunities to use brain cells.
Hope you find a way to combine being a SAHM and getting the grey matter ticking over again if that is what you chose to do.