https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 21:57:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-to-sahm-after-returning-to-work#post-772199 Thu, 09 May 2013 21:57:18 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 772199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: You are going to have so much fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-to-sahm-after-returning-to-work#post-769771 Thu, 09 May 2013 10:36:19 +0000 winniebee 769771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This thread inspired me to look up swimming, art and music classes - there is a toy store/family center place that does it all in this small town. So exciting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-to-sahm-after-returning-to-work#post-769565 Thu, 09 May 2013 09:34:15 +0000 PrincessBaby 769565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Subscribing! I am about to give my notice and SAH at least for a few months until we move into our new house in SC and get settled...Then however long it takes to find a good job. I an totally sick of the super-corporate big company thing so I'm going to look for a sales job in a smaller, less demanding setting. Even part time or job share would be FABULOUS! But I'm definitely staying home at least until Aug/Sept...My DH works offshore so it will be just H &amp; I for a lot of the time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-to-sahm-after-returning-to-work#post-769462 Thu, 09 May 2013 09:07:05 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 769462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I felt stir crazy in my 4 months at home (not the same I know), but I went to a baby class once a week and met great mom friends that way (Gymboree, little gym, any of those kinds of things would work). I also went for either a jog or walk with the baby every day. Baby library time was on our schedule as well. I guess I was happiest when I treated staying at home like a job :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-to-sahm-after-returning-to-work#post-769429 Thu, 09 May 2013 08:57:37 +0000 Andrea 769429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: Cool, I think that is a great resource for new friends. I'm sure you will really enjoy the year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-to-sahm-after-returning-to-work#post-769420 Thu, 09 May 2013 08:55:49 +0000 winniebee 769420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: I'd like to! We may send him to daycare a few days a week or try to find music/art classes to go to together. He loves daycare now and I think he needs the interaction with other kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-to-sahm-after-returning-to-work#post-769365 Thu, 09 May 2013 08:44:15 +0000 Andrea 769365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: are you going to send T to any classes? I have met a lot of moms at daycare/school! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-to-sahm-after-returning-to-work#post-769355 Thu, 09 May 2013 08:42:03 +0000 looch 769355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am wondering this as well! I worked, stayed at home for 2 years and am back working again. I don't know if I will continue when my contract is up in a year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-to-sahm-after-returning-to-work#post-769353 Thu, 09 May 2013 08:41:36 +0000 fancyfunction 769353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes - I joined a bunch of mom Meetup groups in my area that have been fun. We also go to the library on Wednesdays for a music/story class and I have met some more moms there. I also have the luxury that my parents and MIL live so close so they come over 1-2 times per week, so that I can just get out and do things on my own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-to-sahm-after-returning-to-work#post-769348 Thu, 09 May 2013 08:40:51 +0000 Honeybee 769348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me! :) I wanted to stay at home once DD was born, but I wasn't able to quit until DS was born, almost two years later. My transition was hard, but that might have also been because we added an extra kid in there before I quit. I would say things got much better after 8-10 weeks, and then again after 3 months. I had a lot of friends in the area, and the kids were going to daycare two days a week, so that was actually really nice.</p> <p>When we moved in December it got a lot harder again. I've tried joining a couple moms groups, but that hasn't worked out so well. Also the neighborhood we were in had almost no young families, so it's been difficult to meet people. Last week we bought a new house and moved to a different community with a lot more children, so I am hopeful we'll be able to make some new friends. </p> <p>My best advice is to have a schedule (like @MamaBehr: suggested) and to try and get out every day, even if it's just for a walk. It's easy to fall into the routine of not showering/dressing/getting ready, but I know I feel much better if I DO something every day instead of just staying around the house. And try to get some kids-free time every week, if you can. Even just an hour away from the house and the babies running errands can feel like a mini vacation! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-to-sahm-after-returning-to-work#post-769340 Thu, 09 May 2013 08:37:39 +0000 winniebee 769340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks! I am a little concerned about finding friends/groups because we are moving. I'm hoping there are some good social outlets! I did research that one of the big fitness centers has swimming lessons and also has child care ($1 an hour!) so I feel like that could be a good place to meet people. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-to-sahm-after-returning-to-work#post-769289 Thu, 09 May 2013 08:19:15 +0000 littlek 769289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know in my community there are a lot of support groups for SAHM. They do a playgroup once a week and other activities. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-to-sahm-after-returning-to-work#post-769262 Thu, 09 May 2013 08:08:32 +0000 Andrea 769262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This applies to me now. I am not sure if I will return to work. But with 2 kids, I really do not have much time to do anything besides look after them so I haven't done any new social things pp's are talking about. I already have some mommy friends anyway. I am not missing my job, though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-to-sahm-after-returning-to-work#post-769237 Thu, 09 May 2013 07:52:59 +0000 MamaBehr 769237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I completely agree with @weagle find friends! I made friends through swim classes, the neighborhood pool, and a boot camp class I attend with my kiddos. If I didn't have this support network of Mommy friends, I wouldn't like being a SAHM. It is also great for DD and DS to interact with other little kids on a daily basis.<br /> It also helps to have a schedule, on Monday's we go to the library, on Tuesday we do their My Gym class, Wednesday is chill day, Thursday and Friday are playdate days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-to-sahm-after-returning-to-work#post-769171 Thu, 09 May 2013 07:14:08 +0000 Weagle 769171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't make that transition, but my tip applies to SAHMs in any situation. Find friends! Take classes, join playgroups, or whatever it takes to get out of the house. Being a SAHM is wonderful, but it can be a bit isolating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohm-to-sahm-after-returning-to-work#post-769157 Thu, 09 May 2013 07:07:58 +0000 winniebee 769157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Who went back to work but then ultiamtely decided to SAH? I quit my job to SAH for a year during my husband's fellowship. I am romanticizing about how wonderful it is going to be. Was your transition from WOHM to SAHM wonderful? Tips? </p>