Support Group for Working Moms - RaisingThem Group RSS Feed http://www.raisingthem.com/groups/ Fri, 8 Aug 2008 14:31:21 -0400 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 14:31:21 -0400 RaisingThem RSS Feeds http://www.raisingthem.com/images/logo.gif http://www.raisingthem.com/ http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/58900/ Amy, I can relate completely -- that was a huge concern for me as well. It took a lot of planning. I have set up an investment plan for my retirement, however obviously there is no company to match my contributions. ... Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:05:18 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/58900/ I am a teacher and have thought about opening a daycare as a way to stay home as well. I just can't bring myself to turn down my retirement , insurance and steady pay. My husband is self employed so I carry the insurance, steady pay, etc. ... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:58:20 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/58900/ Thanks again everyone! Melissa, you nailed it! I am a little uncomfortable because I am stepping away from my comfort zone -- I owned a childcare from 1997-2004, but I have worked away since so that is very much what I am used to. ... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:15:30 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/58900/ Hi Kellie, That is fantastic news! I would like to chat with you sometime and see how things are going for you! Sometimes stepping out of the comfort zone can be frightful, but so well worth it! I have never had a regret yet! Chin up! The ... Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:09:14 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/58900/ Congratulations on the big step, and much success. I am sure it will be wonderful. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:06:13 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/58900/ Wow! Good luck Kellie in your new exciting challenge. I know that being a working mom is difficult for all of the reasons you stated in this initial post but I also know as a working mom how I stress over childcare for my 2 children. ... Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:36:35 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/58900/ Thanks everyone for you responses! Nice to hear other mom's POV's. An update: I have been talking to my husband a lot lately about whether or not it is necessary for me to work. ... Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:30:22 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/58900/ Hi Kellie, I also have 3 children at home. When they were babies, it took a lot of planning and getting things ready the nite before to keep my early morning balanced, and helped to make it less stressful. ... Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:53:02 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/58900/ Hi Kellie, I know the feeling. I am a single mom as well, but, I only have one teenage child compared to your 3. ... Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:23:48 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/59454/ Hi there everyone. My name is Laura. I am a single mom to one son. He is 13 yrs old and a wonderful kid. He's shy, easy going, fun, sweet and a great help to have. ... Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:20:18 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/58900/ Hi Kellie, i am a single mom of 3 and work fulltime and do everything for my kids. Their dad is in another state. So i am mom and dad work , cook clean , pack bags and now going to go back to school, online so i can relate to you. ... Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:07:19 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/54877/ JaNel, that is a great technique. I used what I saw and Super Nanny. I put up a shart on the fridge that had three columns labeled "My responsibilites, His responsibilities, and Shared responsibilities" I originally called him ... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:51:27 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/54877/ I am a first grade teacher and a mom of a 2 year old. I am really enjoying our few months together this summer. I miss him a lot during the day while I am away with my "other kids" at school. ... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:11:36 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/37534/ hat helps. Again, I can relate to the feeling suffocated. I didn't have time to make a garage sale a priority, but I just recently got rid of 10 bags of old clothing, old toys, old books, old everything. ... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:35:00 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/37534/ Thanks, Kellie, for the response! This quote, " I think that you know that simplifying your life is the answer" really hit me today because that thought has been at the back of my mind for the past few weeks. ... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:21:15 -0400