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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No, I don't regret it. I stayed home for more than 10 years. I started a new job and now that I'm not at home much I regret that I didn't do more with the house and with the time I had to myself.[/quote]

See Sister, this is exactly how I'm living my SAHM life right now, with an eye on the eventual move back to full-time. Household stuff, building hobbies out fully, even reading and exploring the cultural parts of life that I value. They all tell you that it passes so quickly. Man, I find myself looking around the house and wondering where these people came from---they were babies I had only a minute ago, right? And, they're only school-age now. Blink, and they're in middle school, then college.

As for the PPs and the issue of re-entry into the workforce, I'm trying to maintain a network and stay active in my field. No, this isn't on a weekly basis. More like seasonal. But, it keeps my skills up and I have an awareness of shifts taking place. I also do community work that uses my professional skills, and I've come to accept that the trajectory of my career is wholly different now. It took my a couple of very frustrating years (during the pregnancies) to actually let go of where I thought I was headed. So, I started building a somewhat new base, using what I had to transition to something adjacent.

So far, so good. I benefit greatly from these DCUM conversations, and really appreciate everyone sharing their perspective and experience. It helps informs my decisions. So, thanks for posting. These are the conversations no one seems to have. It's just venting at school pick up, no resolution or even strategy.

I've no doubt that this is the very best situation for our family. It's up to me to make it work for my future. At least that's how I see it.

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