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Hello, my name is Danica and I recently adopted 21 mth old twin girls from Russia and then just recently was laid-off from my job (Mortgage Industry). I never imagined that I would be a full time mom as I am a working career girl. Since the lay off two weeks ago, my husband and I have discussed and agreed that i would stay home with my girls for a few months and be stay-home mom. I was freaked by this as it scares me to death of loosing touch of who I am and my brain, along with social interaction. I do enjoy being with my girls and I am guessing that the Lord is paving the way for me to stay home with them. I hope to keep sane and communicate with other women that are also staying home to raise their children.
Look forward to chatting, Danica
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| Posted by Danica on 01/27/2008 04:06 PM
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Hi Danica,
What a wonderful blessing to stay at home with your girls. It is a big adjustment but I am sure in no time you will be loving it. It took me a while to get adjusted and into a routine when I had my first son. Now I have 2 boys and am actually considering homeschooling them. You never know what path God will lead you down.
Best wishes,
Lisa |
| posted by Lisa on 01/27/2008 04:28 PM
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| I think that staying home might be easier if you can have things to do besides being home all day long. You might want to find some mommy groups for you and your girls. You might want to try meetup.com. You can find groups based on where you live and interests. Good luck! |
| posted by Lisa on 01/28/2008 11:11 AM
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Danica,
Congratulations on your twin girls.
I love being a sahm. Once you get used to it you will too. Think of the benefits: not having to deal with commutes, having a boss, special time with your girls. This time you spend together will always stay with you and them. I belong to a couple of mommy groups at meetup .com to get the kids and my self out of the house and keep busy. There alot of other groups too. If you look around your community you'll find alot of things to do.
Look forward to talking with you again.
Ann |
| posted by Ann on 01/29/2008 02:03 PM
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| It took me about six months to get used to it. At first I was so miserable. I resented my husband because he was going to work and socializing. (As if he had a choice.) After a while I found a balance. Make sure you leave the house as often as possible |
| posted by Shelly on 01/29/2008 02:44 PM
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Thanks for the support ladies. I need all I can get right now. I want to teach my girls to love, values and respect. Lately i find myself getting frustrated with the girls. Maybe i am expecting too much? My daughter Annelise throws her toys and hits me and her sister when she is mad or doesn't get what she wants. I consistently put her in time-out for this but she just looks at me and smiles. Is she just testing? How do I get the point across?
I just need some parenting advice and help so that I can become a better mom.
Thanks, Danica |
| posted by Danica on 01/29/2008 03:51 PM
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| I think your daughter is just testing you. Even thogh their behavior isn't always the best it is really important to get out of the house just for some fun time. Otherwise your whole entire day will be at home putting your kids in time-out! |
| posted by Lisa on 01/29/2008 05:34 PM
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| My daughter is also 21 months old and time outs don't work yet. I read somewhere that they won't work until they are three and can understand what is going on. I tried it with my daughter and she turned it into a game too. I am learning that patience is a virture when dealing with toddlers, they are trying to learn everything at one time including where their limits are. I think that with positive reinforcement, repitition and time that she will get the point, anyway that's what I'm hoping for... :) |
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