Stay at home moms?

Question

I'm thinking of being a stay at home mom, but I don't know if it's the right choice. I mean I don't want to be at home all day doing nothing.
What do you stay at mom's do?
And does your SO give you money forself? 
I guess I'm more scared of the financial side, because even though I know my SO will support me financially, I still like to work for my own money.
Plus I hate asking him for money.

Any suggestions?

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I'm a SAHM but I don't "ask" my husband for money. We are married and I have my job with the house and our son and he has his. We have a joint bck account so I just use OUR money. It all depends on the type of relationship you have. Best of luck

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I'm a stay at home mom. I worked in a daycare until I was 38 weeks pregnant and couldn't justify the cost of childcare vs my pay. It can be monotanous at times so I try to get out at least a few times a week. We visit friends who have children, go to the zoo or park, shopping, open gym etc. I just tell my husband when I need money for groceries or even just to get out and go shop and he's great about it. He understands that taking care of a household is a job in itself. You will never miss a milestone. I've seen every first that my daughter has done and that alone, is reason enough for me to continue staying home. Do what seems right for you and either decision you make will be perfect.

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Doing nothing? Are you serious? I am a stay at home mum and I clean, do washing, do dishes, hang washing, more washing, try to fit time into eat, feed little one 3 times a day, more dishes, more tidying while also finding time too play with my youngest, take him out to the park, to play centres and do the school run for my eldest twice! And they are out of nappies! Imagine doing most of that AND changing nappies, breastfeeding/bootles, sterilising and fitting in time to care for yourself. There's always something to do and I love it I love watching my LOs grow I've done it twice and I'll be doing it again in February ?

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Doing nothing ha ha ha ha ha

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I was always busy until my son started school full time this year. I have another on the way in 3 weeks so I know I will be busy again.

My husband and I have a joint bank account and I handle the budget and the bills....I actually kinda give him the amount he can spend for himself.

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Pfffft doing lol honey kids are hard work

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I'm a stay at home mom and wouldn't have it any other way!! U will have a ton to do with all the housework and taking care of baby. There isn't enough hrs in the day to get everything done. And you and your SO must have an understanding that money coming in is the families not urs or his. I never have to ask my husband for money.

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I love being a stay at home and there is never a day that I am NOT busy. And hubby is glad to get me anything I want as long as it fits in the budget. My staying home actually saves money since I would probably ob lh get minimum wage and use most of that for day care and gas. Plus I pretty much hate daycare anyways. I want to be the one raising my kids and seeing  all their first accomplishments, not some stressed daycare lady who doesn't have time and energy to love my kids the way I do! And I'm not tied to the house all the time. My husband and I go on little cheap dates every week and he lets me do the grocery shopping every week while he watches the kids with no time limit. For extra money, I sew baby and toddler clothes and our bills are always paid and we don't need government assistance and our debt is low. It can be done financially if you're willing to live thrifty

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Do nothing all day? Negative. I'm a SAHM now but before that I held a full time job, went to college and was raising my son. I've got to say, being at home is a bit more stressful for me than having a paying job. A lot of people have that assumption that SAHMs do nothing and can treat us like we are less than a person with a job. But actually I have less time on my hands now. But it is rewarding to be able to be present the first time your child talks, walks, or does something amazing. I can attended my kids games and school functions. I can volunteer to help in their classrooms. My son is in kindergarten but is reading at a 3rd grade level because I was home with him, teaching him. It is a blessing to be able to stay home, be there for my kids and be an involved parent. As far as money, my hubby & I have a joint account & as long as I don't empty our savings he don't care what I spend on. I'm not an irresponsible spender either. It works for us.

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I work from home part time but am primarily a SAHM! It's not for everyone but I loveee it!

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