Advice - Navasota,TX

Only 5 weeks??? Give it time, and find something to do! You are very lucky to be home, and you have the chance to be there for your kids in the most difficult teenage years. You are not doing this for you, but for them. Right? My mom was home with me till I went to college, and the time I had with her was amazing. I only could hope to have the same chance with my girls. Could you find something part-time you may want to do? Do you attend church, or live near a non-profit you could help at? Go to www.meetup.com and start a mom's group or join one you find interesting. Get a network of people you would be surprised how many adults are in the same position as you. I have small children and they require lots of care at this stage and I envy you for being able to have this time without diapers and such to worry about! Take care and god bless!

Hi T.,

I feel your pain. I left my job to work from home and take care of my son (now 1 year old) in February - he was 4 months. I MISS the adult conversation. Don't get me wrong, I love being able to stay home and raise my son-but it is much harder now to do things for myself. When I worked- If I wanted to go shopping-or have lunch with a friend I could take a lunch break. I had time to myself every day on my drive in to work and my drive home! - now my bath time and the hour or so after he goes to bed is IT! My hubby tends to forget that- so when I start getting cabin fever-lol I make a point to take my son to grandma's and call up a friend - or go shopping by myself- just to get out- or my favorite I have him watch him while I go to Walgreens...lol. I would suggest volunteering too- or maybe you could find something to do from home part time- I am in the Mortgage industry and my husband is a Real Estate Broker which is a little up and down right now- but that is how it is :)- and God always provides! :)

Good luck to you and I just wanted to let you know you are not alone. I think it is great that you are willing to stay at home- your teenagers need you- and it is a blessing to be able to be there instead of working 50-60 hours a week and never getting to see your family. That is what I have to remind myself when I start getting irritated- we are blessed!

Take care and God Bless!

Why are you a SAHM (as opposed to a "homemaker")? Do you have children at home? I ask out of my own curiosity (It tickles me to hear women say that they are SAHMs when their children aren't at home.) but also because you need to revisit your reason for deciding to be a SAHM to a 16yo and 14yo. Was it about being home with them or being available to them even when they're not at home? Was it about changing your focus so that you could be more present when you are with them? Was it to get done things around the house that were being neglected? These are all different things that require different directions. What was the purpose of coming home? What are your goals for your family, and what do you see as your role in achieving those goals?

It's clear that you decided that something needed to change, but you haven't quite figured out what. Just finding something to occupy your time is not gonna give you the fulfillment that you seek. Figure out just why you're there; that'll help you figure out what you should be doing.

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Have you considered volunteering? Either administrative volunteer work or hands-on... I'm sure your work experience would be valuable to a local organization....

Hi T.-

As the previous poster said, volunteering is a great way to make up for the lost adult interaction. Or what about looking for a paid position at your children's school? That way you'll pretty much only work while they are in school and still be home for them otherwise.

Good Luck,
K.

I remember feeling like that when I first stayed home. I was so lonely!! Now nearly 10 years later, I know that I have made the best decision ever. I do volunteer at my church and attend small groups during the week for adult interaction. Also, have you considered working from home? I do and I LOVE it and it gives me the adult interaction I need and the ability to connect ot other moms.

It's always hard to make changes. You were so used to being driven b/c you were working too much and now you went to the opposite extreme! I am sure attending class will help. Just make sure you maintain a healthy balance whatever you decide to do.

Blessings,
M.
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