I Want to Be a SAHM. - Cedar Hill,TX

Updated on March 08, 2008
G.S. asks from Dallas, TX
10 answers

I want to be home with my 3 young children, but I am not financially able to quit my job at this time. I am so skeptical of work from home deals. I love my job and it brings in 55% of the family income. My husband is not able to bring in any more income for the time being, and I am not willing to put any more pressure on him than he has already put on himself. I am afraid that my children will be all grown by the time I am able to stay at home.... I need words of wisdom...

What can I do next?

  • Add yourAnswer own comment
  • Ask your own question Add Question
  • Join the Mamapedia community Mamapedia
  • as inappropriate
  • this with your friends

Featured Answers

P.B.

answers from Dallas on

if you find some that you are passion about I like have you will love to share it with other people. I would love to talk to you. please email me back.

More Answers

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

F.H.

answers from Dallas on

The question I would ask is can I quite financially. Can I down size whatever I need to in order to do this?

Lifestyle change may be the hardest. But for some people they have to work as well due to high cost of living these days. Can you get a job at the kids school if you down size? That away you can still bring in money and see your kids more and be off in the summers.

1 mom found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

C.B.

answers from Dallas on

As a stay at home mom, I must tell you that it takes SACRIFICE. I am a Chrisitian woman as well, and by faith I left my job to stay at home with our son, and GOD has provided. I would encourage you to plan as much as you can to adjust your family's lifestyle so that you guys can live on one income. It is amazing how you find creative ways to save money once you make the decision.You could also explore taking a part-time job, becuase that would be better than full time employment. Being an at home Mom takes committment, but the rewards are well worth it. When you have more control of your time, you will see the benefits in you relationship with your spouse, as well as your children.
God Bless,
C. (also explore how to make income from home at www.workathomeunited.com/getdetails)

1 mom found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

S.C.

answers from Dallas on

I know that desire you have in your heart to stay at home. When my son was born, I cried when I dropped him off at day care and all day long I just longed to be with him. I cried out to the Lord and said I would sacrifice anything to stay home. Less than two years later we moved to Texas from California. It has been a great sacrifice but well worth it. My son is 5 yrs old and has already accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. I will pray that the Lord will give you the peace and that you will know in your heart when He wants you to stay home. Also, that your husband will be in agreement with God.
I tried a few businesses to help make money. The first was Melaleuca and Avon. Those did not work for me. If you are not a sales person, you may try Arbonne. It has a relatively low start up cost and something you could start while you are still working. I just started but I can tell you their compensation plan is great and doesn't require a minimum number of a downline or sales to earn. If you would like to learn more you can email me at ____@____.com
Whatever you decide, my advice would be to seek the Lord because He knows the desires of your heart and will make a way in His timing.
God Bless,
S.

1 mom found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

K.H.

answers from Dallas on

I can definately understand your desire to be a stay at home mom. It is so hard these days to make it on one income without the stress of financial difficulties. I am sure you have thought of this already but...would you consider downsizing your home and decreasing your expenses in anyway possible. We sold our home and also traded in our car for a much more economical one. I have totally trusted in God with this decision and it has worked for us and I have loved being at home. They grow up so fast!

1 mom found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

N.S.

answers from Dallas on

Hello, GS.

My name is N.. I am a R.N. and a Christian. I now work at home with a very good network marketing company. I understand your skeptisism with WAH opportunities. I think I found some of the bad ones a few years ago. I said I would never do another one. Then about 2 years ago I stumbled across AmeriPlan. I was actually looking for something for my retired (too early) husband to do. I now have a passion for helping moms stay at home with their kids...that's where we were designed to be and that's where we feel most needed.

ADVICE: When looking for a home-based business you want to ask a lot of questions. Gather as much information as possible. Understand that it takes time to make the kind of money you are hoping to make. Be careful of "get-rich-quick" claims...I'm not sure those really exist. Some people do gain rapid wealth, but that is not the norm. Be sure that there are no hidden costs when you do the business. Will you have to advertise? Will you have printing expenses? Inquire about the training. How is it done and how much is there to learn before you can begin making money. Can you quit at any time? Is there inventory to keep? How much money can you expect to make?

Permit me to tell you about my company. AmeriPlan is a 15 year old, debt-free, health benefits company. I have the pleasure of working from home helping people obtain affordable health and dental care. There is no cold calling or door to door selling, inventory or home parties. Insurance premiums are too high for the average person or family these days. Many small business cannot afford to offer it to their employees. We have the solution for those that are uninsured or underinsured. I have had many people call me to thank me for the money they saved on health care. I've also helped lots of moms stay home and earn an income.

If you would like more information, you can go to my website at www.homemommy.biz -- be sure to request an interview. I will be happy to call you at a convenient time for you.

Hope this advice is helpful.

God's blessings,
~ N.

1 mom found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

D.S.

answers from Dallas on

If you can down-size your home and lifestyle, it would be worth the sacrifice. I was a stay at home M. for 12 years. It wasn't easy, but it was worth all of the sacrifices. The early years are the most important for your children.....but the teen years are important too. They need to know that someone is watching, and they need you when they need you--not just when you are home and available.

One thing to realize about working at home is that it isn't as easy as it sounds!! The kids rarely understand (or remember) to leave you alone while you're working. Being interrupted repeatedly is very frustrating and can test any woman's nerves. I currently work part-time in a job in which I can bring half of it home to do on my own time-table. My children (and husband) have trouble remembering that I'm doing WORK and even though they are intelligent, normally respectful people, they don't treat my work as "work" a lot of the time, because I'm at home and they think "just this one interruption" when they need me is not a big deal.

1 mom found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

N.Q.

answers from Dallas on

Sit down with your hubby and make a plan. Does he need more education to get a higher paying job? If so, he needs to start school and you can buckle down now and stay home in a few years. Figure out ways to save on expenses, lots of time we are paying for wants instead of needs. Good Luck in your quest to stay home. If you make a plan and stick to it, the Lord will bless you in your righteous desires.
N.

1 mom found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

C.J.

answers from Dallas on

Have you thought about working part time, in the evenings/weekends, that way you can stay @ home with the kiddos during the day? That usually involves retail work-I use to be a Salesfloor Manager than demoted to working only Sat-Monday evenings (6 pm to close) so I can be a SAHM during the day and the baby doesn't have to go daycare. I don't know how old your kids are (mine is 10 mos old) so if they're not nursing, it would be a little easier (I went back too early and go a blocked milk duct). Also, the pay isn't the greatest, but it pretty much covers gas and a little bit of groceries. Also, cut coupons and try to cutback on your spending. We went from a 2 income family to a 1 income family, so it can be done. I'm not going to lie, it took some adjusting to getting use to it, but it was well worth it! Just an idea! Hope you find a solution that works!

1 mom found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

R.H.

answers from Dallas on

This is my first time responding to anyone and I had written you a long post and somehow I lost it. If you want to be a SAHM, I believe Ameriplan will help you do that.

I posted an ad here if you want to read about the Ameriplan opportunity. It's an opportunity for you to own your own business not just working a j-o-b. We provide information for people interested in our dental benefits and we train people who want to work from home. All you need is your phone and computer.

Let me know if you want more information.

R.

For Updates and Special Promotions
Follow Us

Related Questions