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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. i'm just thinking of all the overwhelmed SAHMs that I know. Juggling an infant and toddler is not such an easy task. They are dying for a break. I know a mom with a kindergartener, preschooler and baby and she sounds like she is in pure hell. Heck, I know a few moms who are overwhelmed with just one challenging child and complain their DH doesn't help out much.

I'm fortunate that we have both the financial and childcare resources for me to actually be able to go away. I guess no one is in my same boat and the overwhelming consensus is that you should not leave a 3 month old unless you have to go back to work since families may need the mom to work for a variety of reasons.[/quote]

What you mentioned about SAHMs is for me a reason not to SAH. I feel like a better parent when I share the responsibility for my child's care with others, and in our personal case I think it ends up being better care for the child overall (as in less sleep-deprived, more patient, more engaged). BUT I know many other women who feel otherwise and make a different choice. For example, some women don't connect with their work, resent having bosses and deadlines, don't feel it is as meaningful as being with kids and so on.

I think either choice can be healthy as long as it fits you and your family. If I were burnt out like crazy and resented my job I would not be a good employee. If I wanted to take a week long vacation at a very busy time for the office because I hated the job, that probably would mean I should change. It's all about the bigger picture. In your case, you've accepted a particular role and it sounds like you are not totally happy with it. That's all people are saying.[/quote]

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