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[quote=Anonymous]Yes. I was a sahm for 8 months with DC#1, and by the end of 8 months, I was going stir crazy. I dialed back again after DC#2 was born and was a sahm for almost 18 months. I think I lost some brain cells. Being a sahm did lower the stress at home, and at times, I was happy to not have that stress, but I could not do it long term. I was glad to go back to work, and not just because of the intellectual stimulation, which I did miss, but also because I hate not being financially independent. IMO, reading books isn't the same as using your brain at work. I do also read. But, I had two kids. If I had three, maybe I would not have gone back. And while I would've been busy, I think more of my brain cells would've eventually died. DH is now "retired" at 60, and I can tell his brain cells are starting to atrophy. Maybe you can volunteer at some org using your management skills to keep your skills up to date, and also for the mental stimulation.[/quote]
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