I used to be a teacher but gave it up to be a SAHM to DS1. I was sick of teaching anyway and I feel quite strongly that my son has benefited a lot from my being around (he is very bright but also very high maintenance). Now I'm 7.5 months up the duff with child number 2 and would like to remain at home with this one until they can go to full time preschool.
However, I want my cake and to eat it! I'm getting really jealous of our friends who can afford big houses and flash life styles (because the kids are in full time nursery) and I do get bored being a stay at home mum. I don't want to go back to teaching though and would feel sick at putting my small baby into childcare. So why am I jealous of these other women? Maybe because they feel they can have it all without the guilt etc that I would definitely feel if I got a job. Our house is an ex council house in Manchester that we can't even afford to do up nicely, so I am pretty green that other friends have lovely homes and holidays etc. I said this to my DH who replied, 'Well go back to work then.' But I don't want to! I love my kids! I think I am confused and ungrateful for what I have.
Jesus! Some people are never happy!What is wrong with me?
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fattybumbum · 08/08/2009 11:39
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