Taking care of my son is the best job ever

You are right about the joys of motherhood. There is no comparison at all! I know how you feel about being depressed at first. I felt like I was not contributing to the family financially and I felt depressed as well. But then I realized that even though I am not contributing monetarily, I am contributing to taking care of my child full time, cleaning, cooking, supporting my husband in his career, being there for everyone all of the time, so contributions are not necessarily financial, but they are just as important. I am glad you see that and are happy!

Of-course, there is nothing like seeing your children growing in your arms. I think all those girls who become mothers and can stay with them for at least first five years should not even think of job. well, you have no choice if your financial condition is not good, then you are forced to work, but I think every mother would like to stay with her child and enjoy every moment with the baby. It is a blessing from God. There is no words to explain the happiness that the parents get bringing up there children. You took right decision by giving first priority to your child. Now you are happy and so is your son. God bless all the children and let all children get full love from their parents.......have a nice day.

Being a full time mommy is so much fun, don't you think? I was one of those career obsessed individuals, too. And, even after my daughter came along, it took me a while to shift gears into a more leisurely pace. But, now several years later, we have a nice routine going. And, being a stay at home mom has given me the chance to explore other options, like being my own boss. That's a definite benefit I could not have anticipate. Personally, I think I have the best of both worlds this way.

You have choosen a job which is the most important job on this earth by being a mom to your son, it is a 24 hour a day job and I would like to congratulate you for that. It is never easy to be a mother. It takes a lot of courage and dedication. You have sacrifice career and yourself for your family and I salute you for that. you should be proud of that. God bless you and Goodluck.

I completely agree with you. After having my first son I was back at work within 3 months. He was a great infant very content. But I was itching to get back to work, back to adult conversations. With the birth of my second son, I literally lost 2 babysitters. And I was semi forced to stay home until the situation could be rectified. Anyway I went through a bit of depression, I guess mostly because I felt a little helpless my new son is a model child. He was sleeping 6 hours straight through the night and would take a bottle about 2 in the morning and sleep until about 7. So I was really getting more sleep with him here than I did in the last few months of pregnancy. Plus I can sleep on my stomach. After a few weeks, I realized that going back to work anytime soon was not an option. I was actually noticing the changes in him, things that he could do today that he truly couldn't do yesterday. I was always (and still am) waiting for the next day to see what else he could do. I so enjoyed watching him grow and become himself. Being a mom has always been a priority making sure the child (at the time) was not only fed, clothed and with a home. I made sure he got most of what he desired. With the birth of my last son my priority is more shifted to being a great mom by encouraging my infant to explore the world. It is truly an amazing expreience one I wouldn't trade in at all.

I agree with you it is so good to spend time with your children. I have 3 kids myself and no matter how down I feel, they always succeed in chearing me up. But I must say with 3 sometimes it costs me really a lot of effort. So when they go to sleep, I get the chance to work.

Yes, that is true being able to be a stay at home mom and take care of our kids full time is the best feeling in the world! I am a single mom and I also resigned at work to be home for my disabled son and although times may come as a struggle, I have never had any regrets! When I m with my children everything else in this world comes second and I love it! I love being here for all the temper tantrums, jealousy, laughter and smiles that they experience! It is the best feeling in the world, I am proud that I have been blessed with the opportunity to become a mother! It is an occupation the requires all you all the patience, love and nurturing skills that we acquire, but it certainly is also well worth it.