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[quote=Anonymous]When I went from a SAHM to a WOHM, I outsourced a lot of things for the first time and I loved it. I had not liked doint the daily  domestic chores when I was a SAHM  and the relentless and repetitive nature of it was not the highlight of my day.  Being a WOHM had its perks because I did not have to do the chores, but I was heartsick about how little time I had with my kids and husband. The office work also became  repetitive, political and boring after some time. As a WOHM, who outsourced, it was not as if I did not have to do anywork. I still had to do some work, and I  still had to give detailed instructions.

When I transitioned again from a WOHM to a SAHM after DC2 was born.  I knew that I wanted to continue to outsource and I did,  I think the best part of WOHM was the financial justification for outsourcing.  Thankfully, by the time I became a SAHM for the second time, we were financially in a much different position. Outsourcing chores was financially very easy.   Now,  I love being a SAHM who has the manpower to keep the house organized.  I supervise, of course, but, doing all the cleaning and cooking and laundry was never my cup of tea.

DH and I figured that my time was best spent in making sure that the kid's learning is enriched and they are getting the best of everything for their physical, emotional, mental and intellectual growth.  I am happy with my situation.  I have no objection to be called a housewife, a SAHM or even a SAHW.

I was not "used" to it when I first became a SAHM because the daily domestic chores was not welcome by me. I also did not enjoy being a WOHM because I missed raising my kids. I was better equipped when I became a SAHM for the second time because I had help and we were financially well off and I could really make an impact on the lives of my kids.   
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