Transitioning to SAHM

It's always a learning experience about yourself. Like you, I’ve always worked. But every time a baby comes, I choose to stay home for around two years. Early childhood is very important, and kids staying with their mom during this time is beneficial. However, it depends on the mom’s personality. I love socializing with adults and getting fulfillment from work, so no matter how many times I stay home as a mom, I always notice myself wanting to connect with the outside world. During the day, my husband works, my older kids go to school, and our families are far away. It’s easy to stay home all week without going out with a newborn or infant. You might be tired from less sleep, around-the-clock feeding, changing, and comforting your baby, but your mind might also want some alone time. Sometimes, you may doubt your self-worth since you stayed home and have fewer chances to bring in income. Those feelings are real. A platform like this is good for SAHAM.

If I ever notice I feel not too positive, I would go out and find some small projects for myself to do. And try to find people to communicate with.

I became a SAHM at 23 years old ( the moment I found out I was pregnant) I’ve worked all my life since I was 16 years old when I met my partner in 2019 we agreed when kids come into play that I’ll be a SAHM and he provides so I always knew I’ll be a SAHM but when I got pregnant unexpectedly it all happened so quick that I was not ready for and when my son came and it all set in motion it was a HUGE learning curve , I wasn’t use to cleaning a whole entire house , I wasn’t use to cooking for someone , I wasn’t use to just staying in the house 24/7 taking care of a kid and a dog and a spouse, I wasn’t use to not working and that caused a lot of stress mentally for me because I felt like I NEEDED to work , my spouse is a truck driver so he makes a lot of money and I never have to work ever again in my life , it’s been 2 years now since becoming a SAHM and it still feels weird and I still feel as if I need to work but honestly I find things to do to keep busy

I love being home and not working. I hate people so it’s easy for me lol

The hardest part for me was adjusting to doing my routines with having my toddler. Things are definitely easier with a newborn versus now that he’s a toddler but things are getting easy again and the key for me was getting outside every day too