I hope it all works well for you. Some moms need to add that part time work in and as long as the kids are in safe familiar care, it works well for everyone.

I hope you find the balance you need!

Heather did a great job exposing those thoughts that I know many moms have at times. I wish you well as you find a new balance for yourself and your family!

My whole life all I wanted to be was a mom. Nothing else mattered to me than starting a family and being with my children every day. I had my daughter and went back to work full time when she was three months and quit when she was six months. When I became a full time stay at home mom, my whole life changed. Some things were wonderful, like experiencing my child’s “firsts”.

My marriage began to fall apart because I was resentful that my husband wouldn’t get home until 6:30 at night. I was constantly asking when he’d be home and if he wanted to do something on the weekends, it was world war 3 in our house. When my daughter got bigger, I realized I wasn’t enough stimulation and entertainment for her. She loves being around people and craves interaction. We were both bored to tears that I felt like I was starting to go out of my mind.

Thank goodness I started back to work part time. I realized that I cannot work full time but I also cannot be at home full time. Since I went back to work my life has changed. I am a much more happy mom and well balanced. So is my child. She gets excited to go to school every day. Different things work for different people and I admire the women who can stay home every day. But accepting that I’m not a bad mother if I don’t want to be a full time stay at home mom was the most freeing feeling.

Thank you for this article!!

Thanks.