Top 10 Reasons I Love Being A Stay-At-Home Mom (Part 2)

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by Christine St. Vil | on December 17th, 2012 | 8 comments

Being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) is not something I had ever considered…ever. I didn’t have anything against SAHMs, I just knew that it wasn’t “for me”. I knew I wanted to continue working to climb the “corporate ladder” (or so I thought). Now that I’ve been a SAHM for almost two years, I can’t imagine spending my days any other way.

Below, we are continuing with the top 10 reasons I love being a SAHM. We’ll pick up where we left off, but you can click here to see part 1 if you missed it.

6. Being able to save money

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My husband and I have a somewhat unique situation in that we’ve never had to pay for child care. When I was pregnant with our son (now five), we decided that my husband would start working the overnight shift so that he could stay home with him during the day while I went to work. I was initially nervous about what that would mean (having to fend for myself at night), but it definitely gave me a peace of mind when it was time for me to go back to work. Now that we have three kids, my paycheck would be paying for childcare if I were still working outside of the home. Being a SAHM has allowed us to not only save money on childcare, but also on gas, food and dry cleaning.

Being a SAHM has changed my life for the better in more ways than one. It’s not a job I ever envisioned for myself, but a job I am grateful that God has entrusted me with.

BMWK: There are so many benefits and rewards from being a stay at home parent. But we also realize that it requires a lot of sacrifice…especially financially. If you are (or were) a SAHM or SAHD, what has this experience taught you? If you’ve never wanted to Stay at home…please share with us why?

About the author

Christine St.Vil is known as the FLY Mom Coach and CEO of Moms ‘N Charge™. She helps moms across the country learn how to go from frazzled to fulfilled, from overwhelmed to overjoyed, or from feeling guilty to feeling good. If you’ve been a victim of identity theft due to motherhood, Christine can help create a FLY Mom Plan for you to: DESIGN real time for yourself, CREATE a healthier lifestyle, and PURSUE the dreams and goals that have laid dormant in your soul for too long!

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Ciera Monday - 17 / 12 / 2012 Reply

I had my son during my last year of college and I had to hand him over to my mother while I returned to school in another state...it was the saddest day of my life but I knew it had to be done. I missed out on a lot of firsts with my son and getting pictures and videos just didn't seem right to me. Once I graduated and got him back something about being home with him just felt right and I've been a stay at home mom ever since. I love it and wouldn't change it for the world...there's nothing like seeing your children grow and change right before your eyes, its much better than hearing their accomplishments secondhand.
- Christine St. Vil Monday - 17 / 12 / 2012 Reply
  
  Hi Ciera, I know it must've been really hard to leave your son but you wanted the best for him at the time which is what any mother would want. Thanks so much for sharing your experience and encouragement on being a SAHM.
Lovee' Tuesday - 18 / 12 / 2012 Reply

Thanks for sharing your top 10 reasons for being a SAHM. Most of them are on my top 10 as well. I have lived both lives...I had two kids and worked 14 hour days 7 days a week. Luckily, I had my Mother who took care of my daughter for the first two years and when I had my son..they both were in daycare from 8-6 then to my Mom's until I picked them up. That was the schedule for 9 years. After being laid off and trying my hands at starting my own business, I had twins. Now with 4 children, I am a SAHM. Being with the twins all day for the last three years, I realize what I missed out on with the first two. Everyday, they give me a reason to laugh and I do take concious moments to just watch and enjoy them. At the same time though, I'm fighting the feeling that I am missing out on a career. I'm almost in panic mode because in about 3 years the twins will be going to school and I have to figure out what I'm going to go back into the "real world" and do. I know I can not work those same crazy hours. Not that you said you didn't have any, but I could also come up atleast 5 reasons I hate being a SAHM :).
- Christine St. Vil Tuesday - 18 / 12 / 2012 Reply
  
  Hi Lovee, Thank you so much for sharing with us. I can completely understand how you're feeling in terms of missing out on a career. I agonized over that for a long time before I officially made the decision to stay home. I didn't work those hours seven days a week, but I knew I couldn't go back to that work environment after having kids. I'm a firm believer that everything happens in its own time, and how it's supposed to happen. So there's no reason why (once the twins are in school) you can't pick up where you left off, or start a new career altogether. Use this time to find out what makes you happy, and then when the time comes, you can decide what you want to pursue. :)
Yvonne Tuesday - 18 / 12 / 2012 Reply

While pregnant we initially thought being a sahm would be beneficial. So I proposed a plan to make it happen (the best plan ever ) however after her arrival and my excitement to execute my husband was against it. But I proceeded because I found that it was no other way especially with childcare costing more than mortgage. So there I was being a sahm and provider thru savings that eventually wiped me out financially and exhaustion but I wouldn't trade that kind of exhaustion for anything. The ability to nurture your own child's development and see her evolve is priceless. Now that she's enrolled in school it has afforded me to expand myself in the workplace. And although I was fortunate enough to find a part time job that allow time to take her and pick her up I still miss the leisure of being available for school events big and small. And didn't realize that my presence at the school impacted the teachers, staff and students including my own. They've come to expect my presence. I'm trying this year to have a balance and not take off so much for picture day, field trips and such but it makes me feel some kind of way because my passion is there. I am ever so thankful for the perks and opportunity of having my job but I too have come to the realization although I would have ever guess that I would trade making money for making sandwiches but I'm making a difference! By the way the husband half way came on board after noticing and receiving complementary about her being so advanced and he gives the credit to me and my decision. I miss it and now preparing a plan to be a sahm although she's in school. Preparing your home for your family while gaining a little(very little) me Tim is essential!
Hanifah Munadi Wednesday - 19 / 12 / 2012 Reply

I too have babies born during my college days. I was so torn about leaving my babies behind, I found a sitter on campus (husband in college and wife at home with their children). I would take my baby to the sitter, go and breastfeed my baby and spend quality time, then go to class. My baby would sleep in between those times and I never felt isolated from my baby. It was an awesome experience.
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