What a loser

Yes. I feel like a loser, like I don't do enough. And I'm opinionated and feel I often come off a little too strong. I don't know how to interact with adults  

I just say I'm taking a break from my career until my youngest starts school  

Totally feel you. I feel even stupider when I have a job interview and they want me to explain what I've been doing for so long. Though I'm proud I'm able to stay at home with my son. But I just feel like I'm accomplishing nothing in my life.

I dont feel like a loser. I do a lot for my children and I know I care for them better than anyone else. could. I'm also my sons only advocate.

The only time I feel like a loser is when all my friends are doing all these work related events. I feel a tad left out. I left my career to be a sahm. I don't regret it at all. Matter of fact, it was the best thing I could have ever done. I just wish that I had more SAHM's in my area that I could socalize with.

And, see, I AM happy I get to stay home with them. It's what I've always wanted. It's a choice I made because I think it's best for my kids and my family and I am happy with the choice.

It's just so hard sometimes. We only have one car, so I'm home with them a LOT. My oldest had a lot of health problems and delays so she went through a lot of therapy to help, so I haven't had much of a chance to get out. They are almost 3 and almost 2, so pretty close together and young.

I guess, I'm just so used to before I had kids. When I worked, I went to school. I don't want to downplay the importance of them in my life or what I do, but at the same time I guess I never thought I'd become one of those ladies who doesn't have anything personal to talk about but my kids. . .

Quoting she nan igans:" So, for SAHM's, how do you NOT feel like a loser? haha. When you meet other people, and they're telling ... [snip!] ... failure in my future. " I really just feel like such a loser when I'm around other adults, haha. Anyone else feel like that? "

I totally feel you.
But I always tell them howI wouldn't trade my SAHM job for the world.
I let them know how I never realized how much of my child's life I was missing out on until I became SAHM.
I brag on how great it truly is.
Sarcastic comment.deleted by be....because some people are too serious
When I was working, I hated SAHMs. I was so jealous of them.
If they don't ask, don't bring it up. If they do...tell them all the great things about it.

i just tell people im a stay at home mom and tell them about my kids . lol. they talk about their crazy jobs and i talk about my crazy kids. turns out a lot of people rather here about your kids than their boring jobs

Quoting Veronica m6:" I totally feel you. But I always tell them howI wouldn't trade my SAHM job for the world. I let them ..I brag on how great it truly is.
Hell, That lights a fire under their ass because they are usually bitter they can't afford, half the time, to be a SHAM. [snip!] ... SAHMs. I was so jealous of them. If they don't ask, don't bring it up. If they do...tell them all the great things about it."

How snarky and crappy of you!!

Quoting Not tellin:" How snarky and crappy of you!!"

 
I guess I will be that then  
I have been on both side of the field.
If they want to brag...fine but I will too. I refuse to downplay what it is I do as a SAHM.
Being SAHM is harder to me than working sometimes.

Quoting Veronica m6:"   I guess I will be that then   I have been on both side of the field. If they want to brag...fine ... [snip!] ... brag...fine but I will too. I refuse to downplay what it is I do as a SAHM. Being SAHM is harder to me than working sometimes."

Nobody is asking you to downplay being a SAHM. Your insecure statement of them being bitter because they can't afford it, speaks volumes about your character. You don't want to down play your role but you want to criticize theirs. Real cute.

Did it occur to you that some people are SAHM's because they can't afford to work? It actually goes both ways. I am fortunate that $$$ is never an issue in my home but I know many where it is. Did is also occur to you that some just aren't meant to be a SAHM? I have several friends where they would go crazy being home. It really boils down to choices and it is not your concern as to why people make their decisions.

Being a SAHM is not harder than work. At least not in my house. We have a routine that can get repetitive but, I get to play with my kids when I want. I create my own deadlines. I am my own boss. If I don't want to do my hair or get out of my sweats all day, I don't have to. I also don't have to wish I could be home with my children because I have that luxury where not everyone does. This is a joy! It would be nice to have more SAHM friends so there was more adult activity combined with kid play. Other than that, this is cake! It could also be that I am comparing this to my career pre-children as well.

Quoting Not tellin:" Nobody is asking you to downplay being a SAHM. Your insecure statement of them being bitter because ... [snip!] ... with kid play. Other than that, this is cake! It could also be that I am comparing this to my career pre-children as well. "

Dude, you are really trippin. I said I was jealous of SAHMs when I was working . I know it comes down to choices...as it is a choice for me. Some can afford to be a SAHM mom and some can't. Some love to be a SAHM and some don't. I was simply saying if they are going to brag...there is nothing wrong with bragging on how great being a SAHM is.
They are not going to hesitate to talk about how great their job is, how much they make, and what they do and accomplish.
I am not going to hesitate to brag on being a SAHM.
I waited 10 yrs to be a SAHM and I am happy being one. When my kids get older I plan to work again. It is a choice. I don't need a lecture on my wording nor do I need any drama for not being all extra humble.


Btw..I said half the time...not all the time.
So read everything.....before you decide to be extra dramatic and have tantrum.
I said (half the time) because i know that is not the case with everybody.
About it being harder than working...YES for me some days it is. There are days that make my old jobs look extra easy. There are days when being a SAHM is a piece of cake. I was not talking about how it is for you. Stop making things more than they are. You are being EXTRA sweetheart.
Now thank you darling and have a nice day.

Quoting Veronica m6:" Dude, you are really trippin. I said I was jealous of SAHMs when I was working . I know it comes down ... [snip!] ... tantrum. I said (half the time) because i know that is not the case with everybody. Now thank you darling and have a nice day."

LMAO! There is nothing wrong with being excited about being a SAHM or having a career.

You brag to "light a fire under their ass" because they are "bitter they can't afford it".

That is some class and maturity there. Half the time or not, adults don't play those games.  

Quoting Not tellin:" LMAO! There is nothing wrong with being excited about being a SAHM or having a career. You brag ... [snip!] ... they can't afford it". That is some class and maturity there. Half the time or not, adults don't play those games.  "

That woman is nuts.