Stay at home mums/maternity leave

[ryder]

I have been looking for baby clubs, but it has been so cold here im kinda unmotivated to bundle us up and go out...

I do get out to the barn once a week at least (I try for 2-3times) and go riding with the other women there. It is a nice break... But for me, I was so used to being non-stop busy, I worked part time plus I had about 8 horses I was training... So I was constantly out doing stuff.

 

[nessajane]

there is a baby club in my area but its not that im after really im just looking foward to getting back into my old routine!! but i will be going part time not full time so i can have the best of both worlds xx

 

[nikky0907]

I am on maternity leave currently and as much as I dread the day when I'll have to drop her off at nursery I am looking forward to starting back. I am quite an active person who needs her independence and as much as I LOVE being home with her I also miss getting up and ready to start the day unlike being in my oj's untill noon

 

[Helen]

I don't miss work one tiny, teeny bit. I've never wished I was back there. I'd spent 16 years working on my career wishing for children. The hours were long, it was stressful and yeah it paid really well but I just don't need that in my life.

It's been a culture shock for us as a couple taking a 50% paycut over the last couple of years, for me personally not contributing financially to the home or having money to blow whenever I want and also for DH taking on the responsibility of the whole family.

We're busy every day out and about so I guess that helps. We were stuck at home quite a bit last week with the snow and I was going nuts!

 

[clairebear]

i dont miss mine on bit although i need a small job in the evenings x

 

[Rachiebaby24]

i have worked full time since i was 16....its very hard to then stay at home all day....i would have returned to work but i was made redundant (bloody recession) so im looking for part time so i get to be with Maley and work aswell...

 

[XKatX]

I was devastated when I went on mat leave. I really didn't want to go as I knew I would miss it and the people so much. But I haven't looked back since! Even since before he was born, I've enjoyed my new life so much. Working shifts - nights, weekends, long days, being on-cal 24/7. I really enjoyed my job, so that was the life I chose to lead. But now I'm out of it, life has taken on a whole new meaning. I'm dreading having to go back and will put it off as long as possible. I may even look into a career change.

 

[MoonMuffin]

I left art school when I found out I was pg, and yes I miss it. All my friends are at school, and non of them are moms, and my hubby is at work all day, so I get super lonely. It would be nice to just get a few hours to work on my art.

 

[princess_bump]

i understand where you're coming from nessa, sounds really silly but i miss the intellectual side, i was a teacher in higher ed before maddi, and i miss my subject (sociology and criminology) but if i want to i suppose i could just pick up a book and read.

however, i don't miss work, for me, this is the best job i have ever! tbh if i can help it i never want to go back , kinda makes my degree useless me and maddi have quite a busy life, famiy and friends very close and im quite a homebird, i love being at home. i'm lucky because james' work allows us to lead a nice comfortable life, so i'm very happy at home

 

[alio]

I agree with you Nessajane. I too am looking forward to having what i consider the best of both worlds. I personally would feel like I'd lost a bit of myself if I didn't return to work. xxx

 

[x-amy-x]

I dont miss it, not one bit!! I'm back 30 hours a week on monday and im not looking forward to it at all

 

[ChloesMummy]

The thought of being a SAHM scares me!

I love my little girl to bits and cant wait for this new baby to get here, but there is no way i could be at home all the time with two kids. I think Chloe probably needs that time away from me to be with other kids as much as i need the adult company. Ideally part time would be good but thats not an option. I like being independant, earning my own money and being Alana now and again not just Mummy, as much as i love being Mummy iykwim?

I take my hat off to SAHM i reckon its more tiring than work sometimes!!! x

 

[charliebear]

I'm taking 12 months Mat leave and sooo dont miss work!!
I'll be going back part time, I wouldnt be going back if I didnt have to.
In an ideal world, I'd love to be a full time mum till he's at nursery.

 

[sparkswillfly]

Im really glad that OH is staying home full time and not me. I think I would actually go mad if I was home 24/7 as I dont have family or friends around me. Im going mad now..........

 

[milliemeg]

im loving it have plenty to do though with dogs chickens and ferrets to look after as well as amelia

 

[Zarababy1]

i like going to work i only work 3 days a week but its nice to have a bit of normalitly iv got a nice little routine and everything, i think i'll be a bit sad when we move and i have to leave work!

 

[sparkle]

I'd been feeling really guilty that I miss work too!
I love being at home with my LO but I am looking forward to going back.
I'm lucky tho that he'll be able to go to the Creche at work which is under my classroom (I'm a teacher) and we'll have the long holidays together as a family (OH is a teacher too!)

 

[charlie07]

I work from home so not made any difference yet, but I miss going out. Only one car, village is only small not much going on and weather has been veyr cold. Roll on the summer!

 

[Sammy181]

I started back to work on Monday 4 days a week - yes i do feel guilty at leaving Katie and wonder what i'll miss out on but I enjoy work and the 2 grannies are looking after Katie 2 days each and i can see her at lunchtimes

 

[Tiff]

I don't miss my work at all. They were such jerks to me near the end of it. The company ended up closing and I took a buyout package so at least I never have to see them again!

However, it's being alone all day that wears on me as well. I love taking care of Claire, but maaaan, not having adults to interact with is really hard at times. Especially it being winter here, I can't get out with her as much as I'd like. Definitely looking forward to spring when I can actually get out of the house on my own!