Comments on: I’m Quitting my Job to be a Stay at Home Mom

By: Renae

Renae — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:05:48 +0000

Go you! I quit my job over the summer to stay home with my son. The best decision EVER! It’s not easy all the time, especially adjusting from working with people (adults) for so long to spending your days with a baby, but so worth it!

I had to go back to work for a month right after my maternity leave and it was so tough. I spent half the day in the bathroom I think between crying and trying to pump. My supply took a major hit and I would have had to quit soon if I had continued working. We are now at 9.5 months and still going strong :-) We cloth diaper too, so if you have any question let me know :-)

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By: Mrs Money

Mrs Money — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:33:56 +0000

Sam- Thank you so much! Now, if I can find out how to make $100K a year from home, I’ll be all set!

By: Mrs Money

Mrs Money — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:33:29 +0000

Corrie- I think that’s awesome that you got to spend a year with your baby. Germany is so much more family friendly than the US. I could have taken 6 weeks paid leave from my employer and then up to three months total and have a job guarantee. I honestly don’t think I could handle leaving my baby somewhere, so I know we will do everything to make this work. Thanks so much for your kind comments!

By: Mrs Money

Mrs Money — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:31:47 +0000

Jenny- Thank you! I am really looking forward to it too. I can’t believe I’ll have my own baby in about a month! It is crazy.

By: Mrs Money

Mrs Money — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:31:15 +0000

Mrs. A- Thank you! I think this is my calling in life.

By: Mrs Money

Mrs Money — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:31:00 +0000

Karen- I know I’m going to love it too. I do have the cheap manual pump but I’m hoping I don’t have to use it either! ha. I am so glad I have you to go to with questions!

By: Mrs Money

Mrs Money — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:30:15 +0000

Heather- Thank you! I have waited years to do this, so it is really exciting.

We don’t have any family here, so I’d have to hire a sitter or ask a friend if we wanted to go out. I’ll probably not leave the baby at least for the first six months, so that shouldn’t be a problem. I do have a manual pump, but that does not sound like a fun thing to use so I’m going to avoid it as much as I can.

By: Mrs Money

Mrs Money — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:29:03 +0000

Kacie- Thank you! It means a lot to have the positive reinforcement. I’m so glad that I have friends I can turn to for help. It means so much!

By: Mrs Money

Mrs Money — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:28:30 +0000

Glen- Thank you! I don’t think I’ll ever regret it either. I have waited years to do this. We’ve saved some money in case we need it, but like you said- I hope I don’t have to use it!