October 29, 2015
The Responsibility Of Being A New Mommy

I've been a loyal listener since I was 10 years old, and now as a 31-year-old stay-at-home mom, I feel like you have been most helpful to me at this stage in my life.  I married a kind, loving, honest, strong man, and we both saved ourselves for marriage.  At the time, I thought remaining a virgin until I was married was one of the hardest choices I'd ever make.  Making the choice to be a stay-at-home mom who gladly gave up a lucrative career in corporate America, however, has turned out to be an even harder choice.

While I know I've made the right decision and love my new "job" as a mom, there's not a lot of support from society, friends and sometimes family for us stay-at-home moms.  The world rewards women who "do it all," which translates to dumping their kids in day care while they do more "important" things like work at places where no one loves or depends on them like a child does. 

My days are long and sometimes frustrating.  I rarely have time to shower, and I don't earn a paycheck anymore.  Our income was cut in half when I quit, but I've never been happier.  Knowing I get to spend every second possible with my 1 year old brings tears of joy to my eyes every time I think about it.  My heart breaks for working moms who don't understand that they're throwing away the best gift life can offer:  being a MOMMY.   I am so lucky to be my son's mom, and so lucky that my man supports our family.

Thank you for your advice of choosing wisely, treating kindly, and most importantly, continuing to stress the importance of raising your own children.  Kids grow up in the blink of an eye, and I know I won't have missed anything.

Linda



Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM