Leaving the Workforce to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom? Here’s the Real Talk You Need!

Thinking about trading deadlines for diaper duty? You’re not alone! Many moms wrestle with the big question: "Should I leave my job to be a stay-at-home mom?" Let’s break it down—mom style.

The Real Struggles (We See You, Mama!)
Career vs. Family: Feeling torn? You’re not imagining it—it’s HARD to juggle it all!
Money, Honey: Losing an income is real. Budget, plan, and maybe find a side hustle.
Identity Crisis: You’re more than a snack-fetcher. Keep a hobby, stay connected, and don’t forget YOU.

So… Should You Do It?
Ask yourself: Can we afford it? Will I miss work? What’s best for my family right now?
Look into options: Remote work, freelancing, or part-time gigs could be a sweet spot.
Trust your gut: There’s no perfect answer. Do what feels right for YOU.

Being a SAHM is rewarding but also challenging—so give yourself grace. No guilt, no pressure. Just love (and maybe some coffee).

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Remodels can spiral fast—hello, stress and budget surprises! I just finished ours in Austin and want to share the people, places, and deals that kept me sane. Let’s trade tips, referrals, and sanity-saving hacks to clear our MomBrains for the fun stuff!

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Would love to hear all the natural ways that people are avoiding the flu, and boosting their immunity!!

@Susparenting will have GREAT advice!! she saved us!

Is it around the belly button, or somewhere else on the skin? Our baby had it on the belly button.

honestly we do a lot of healthy freezer meals. We love the Dr.Praegers cauliflower fries, spinach nuggets. Depending on your kids ages, we did "little spoon" which was amazing and SO easy!! I felt good about that when kids were young because they were quick, required little effort on my end and were sneaking vegetables in.

We sent our son to kinder and he was a May birthday. I agree with the above that it depends on the kid. School came natural to him and when he is bored he gets himself in trouble. One of his preschool teachers that has been a teacher for over 22 years who I valued her opinion, said if he get's held back he would get himself into trouble. One other positive is that he is challenged and not everything comes easy since he is not the oldest, I think it will prepare him for the real world! If there was a learning disability or another reason related to education I would have maybe held him back!