How many Moms stay at home?

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I went back to work full time when my daughter was 3 months but between daycare costs and being frustrated after work my Husband and i decided i should stay home now. We also have a 5 yr old who i feel i cant give the time she needs school wise because im rushing to wash dishes, cook, and then baths before bed. Im currently an Optometric Assistant and been with the Doctor 9yrs. My Husband is a truck driver and we can afford for me to stay home. We are paying $990- a month right now in daycare costs and i bring in about $1600 a month. I may be rambling lol but im so nervous and need some advice from ladies who have been in my position. Please and Thank you😘 p.s. I havent quit yet, i plan on talking to the Doctor this weekend and working till the end of May 2017

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I stay at home. I was a hairstylist before and although I could set my own hours, we decided that whatever I was going to bring home after childcare costs wasn't worth it. Babies are only babies for so long and I feel so privledged to be able to stay at home with my son. At first I felt really guilty, I felt guilty for not contributing financially and only spending, grocery store, baby stuff etc. I felt like working moms looked at me like I was lazy. But I see too that working moms deal with their own guilt and many would love to stay at home. We can afford for me to stay at home, but it's definitely tight and we don't have the fun budget we used to have, but we also don't have the time, so it works out I guess! To save money at the grocery store, I look to see what's on sale, then plan out meals around that. I breastfeed, cloth diaper and make my son's baby food. Those are all things I wanted to do to save money and be kind to the environment. I set goals for myself, too. I try to spend less and less each month on groceries as I get better at finding coupons and shopping the right days. Feb I decided I wouldn't order anything offline, all little challenges I set for myself with the idea of self betterment and saving money. I try to set up at least two play dates or adult interaction days for me per week. I think it's really important to stay connected to adults. We visit dad for lunch once a week, we go to the library, and rec center for fun. And I already leave one day per week to do nothing. I got my real estate license when I was pregnant and plan on starting that soon, I feel if I don't start doing some sort of work I will feel completely obsolete when my kid(s) are in school. But I am nervous to start working, and working for myself, juggling time and giving my best to everyone and everything. I think if you two have talked it over and it's what's best for your family, any ligyl sacrifices here and there are just means to the greater end. Good luck!

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I'm a stay at home mom who goes to school nights.

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I work full time as a teacher.  I have found it to be a great balance as I have vacations and summers off. I also can pick her up at 3:30 every day so we have several hours in the evenings together. I get to teach, which I'm passionate about, converse with adults and then still get lots of time with my daughter! Good luck with your decision, it is certainly not an easy one!

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I work full time, all in the office, and one day a week at home, as a finance manager. Luckily my boss is amazing and is super flexible. My husband works part time and my in laws and parents watch our son :) win win for everyone!!

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I work one day a week. My mother watches her that day, but it's an hour and a half drive. We moved while I was pregnant and my office asked if I'd stay one day a week. I said yes and thankfully my mom lives there still and watches her. If I didn't work there I probably would stay at home full time. Money is tighter now but if you can do it then I think it's a good idea.

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I work from home. I wish I didn't need to because it's really hard, but being with my LO all day is something I won't take for granted.

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I worked full time with my 1st, part time with my 2nd and then quit when my son was about 6 months old. By the time we paid for childcare for 2 and paid taxes I was making like $3 an hour. I also felt like I was crappy at everything because I didn't have enough time or energy to do any of my obligations well. It was a good decision for me even though now I have a master's degree I'm still paying for and not using lol

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I went back to work part-time when my daughter turned 4 months. I like it because I kinda get the best of both worlds. Since I'm at home more than work I don't feel like I'm missing anything with my daughter, and when I'm at work it feels nice to get out. I work at an elementary school so I'll have whole summer with my baby! My advice is to stick to a strict budget and eliminate unnecessary costs like eating out, and any extra money should immediately go into a savings. Good luck!

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I stay home with kids no chooice here my oldest started school this year his 6 yrs we have 5 kids youngest is 6 months and am almost 3 months pregnant! 
I tried working once when we had 4 kids but I ended up giving more money to babysitter then actually earning anything so it's not worth it..

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I work outside of the home one day a week and work a few hours a week at home. This has been the best decision for us, my stress levels are way lower and really haven't noticed a huge cut in our income because I'm not having the expense of commuting to work. The plus side is getting to spend extra time with my little guy!

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