I'g not going to lie, I was non feeling optimistic when I started writing downwardly people's reactions to quitting my task and staying home with my kids.  My expectation was that I would end up with a long listing of negative statements and judgements.  I realized later on that this was probably my ain insecurities and hesitation around the alter.  If you lot read my initial post on why I quit my job, you know that I never saw myself equally a stay at home mom.  I have been working traditional full fourth dimension jobs for the past 10 years.  Information technology's not that I didn't respect the work of at an home mom "career", but I was (AM) unsure of my ability to exist as disciplined and accomplish as much every bit I see other moms out there doing.  I thrive on structure and routine and unfortunately I have relied on working for someone to give me that structure. Then I was the first person that judged this decision.

A huge clamper of my life has been spent studying and growing professionally and information technology makes up a huge part of my identity.  So many questions were floating through my heed.  Would I always be able to get back in the field after walking abroad? Would I want to become back? Should I attempt a new field where I could potentially make more money? What do I really love? How would I fifty-fifty structure my mean solar day without being told what the deadlines are? What type of function would I play in my matrimony if I didn't bring home a paycheck anymore?  Which is probably why someone said,

"Well I'm happy for you, merely how do you lot feel?"

They could come across my hesitation in how I shared the news. At the same time , I was incredibly excited to spend more time with my kids.  I frequently felt like I didn't get enough time with them and was worried when they were with others. Others were taking the lead on their developments and milestones.

I could have listened to these statements below and let them support my insecurities instead of slapping them away and pushing along into what I know is right.

"So, you are Only going to stay home with the kids?"

"That'due south nice, I think I would go bored."

"So what are you lot going to do all day, just arctic and watch the kids."

I know I don't have to tell the mothers out there that all of the comments and others of that nature were not from parents.  They have no inkling what's in store!  I decided to embrace the positive instead.  Many people were encouraging, congratulating me on the modify.  Saying,

"I get it. I really practice."

"I'thou excited for you."

"You have inspired me to make a alter myself."

These statements were So powerful.  You may be thinking, what'due south the big bargain? There are really bad things out in the world, beingness a piece of work at home mom does not fall in that category.  That wasn't really the point for me- it was the idea that there were people around me that supported and encouraged me.  This is the kind of person that I thrive to exist and hopefully am. We do not need to be doing the same matter to still be doing bang-up.  I tin can back up working moms, unmarried moms, stay at dwelling moms, formula feeding moms, breastfeeding moms and the listing goes on. This is the side by side pace in my life and I'1000 not certain how long it will last, but I'm set up to savor my successes and go support after failures I'thousand sure to experience. I'm also ready to encourage and support you lot in the choices you decide are all-time for yourself and your family.

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