I just quit my job to be a full time stay at home mom to my daughter who will be 3 next month. Also we are trying for a baby next month!!! Yeah I am so scared and excited I have always worked and not sure what I will do all day. Any suggetstions would be appreciated. Also I never had an issue shoping before because I was bringing in money. Now that I am not I am not sure if I feel comfortble spending money any suggestions would be great. Thanks for all the help & support! 
Congrats & goodluck being at home. You will go through an adjustment period. you daughter will adore you being at home with her. You might could find a MOPS(mothers of preschoolers) group. Do mini field trips that can be educational. As far as shopping, I'm not much help. I can't stand to shop. Maybe just look at your nwe budget & figure out what you'll eally need. Have lots of fun with your little one.
I work part time after working full time for 30 years. At first I would ask my husband if he would mind if I bought a pair of shoes (my weakness) or if he would mind if I spent the money to go on a ladie's trip. He finally said "Look, you have the check book; you pay the bills; if you want it....buy it!" Of course I wouldn't buy...like....FURNITURE without asking him, but small things I got comfortable (maybe a little too comfortable)! LOLL
He's the BEST EVER and I'm very fortunate!
Your little girl will be so happy that you are going to be home. I might add (this costs money) that a Kindermusik Class might be fun too. I taught Kindermusik for a couple of years and your daughter is at the perfect age!
Beth in KY
dl5 thanks for the suggestions. I have her in a mothers day out program twice a week starting next month. We are also trying to get involved with playgroups. I just have serious ADD issues and feel that I have to go all the time. Hopefully it will not be so hard to transition.
I've been home for nearly 5 years with my two kids. Now wanting to possibly consider working PT away from home, since I can't find anything from home.
I'm sure money will be tight for you and it will be an adjustment.... also the loss of a social life is a bit challenging. I agree to check into MOPS and other like organizations where both you and your daughter can connect and stay happy!!
Good luck!
Wendy
One word of advice ~ be patient and give it time. Normally folks enjoy it at first and then feel the urge to go back and when some do they wish they could be home again.
I had been a SAHM for 12 years until my FIL asked me to work part time for him for 2 weeks last year. 2 weeks turned into 9 months. I am once again a SAHM (whew 
) although all my children are in school.
My days are filled with Bible studies and church related activities (and CC 
) . Sometimes I feel we would be better off if I worked full time but there are so many benefits to not working. The money would be good but just in the last 3 weeks our daughter has been home sick for a total of 7 days. One of our sons misses the bus 2-3 days a week (he has ADD). It seems that I'm always here when they need me and that is important to my husband and I. There are too many benefits for me to list without making this too long but I'm sure others will mention some too. We don't have a grand house or the newest cars but we have learned to be content where we are knowing that this lifestyle is more important for us than all the things money can buy. Sometimes I am tempted but I quickly get over it 
.
Welcome to your new SAHM career! I am a college educated web programmer, but it was never a question for me, I knew I was going to quit my job when I had kids. There isn't a more rewarding career for me personally than being the biggest influence in my child's upbringing. I will consider returning to the workforce when kids are in school, but not until! (Unless something bad forces me to, of course!) The best thing to do is use this time to really get to know your child/children. Spend hours just playing, talking, pretending, doing special things. Take them to the park, take them once a week to a special restaurant that they like, even if it's just McDonald's. It doesn't have to be expensive, just a small treat every once in a while! As for shopping... you are earning that every day by dealing with all the child and home related issues you'll be battling. I am never shy about buying something because I know that my "job" entitles me to have a few nice things for myself! As someone else mentioned, I wouldn't go out and spend crazy amounts, but I know I am still worth the things I want/need, even if my career doesn't come with a paycheck. Well, the cake thing pays... as does my Wilton Instructor job, but that's not a ton of cash, just a little play money!! Enjoy and let us know how it's going!
I was very fortunate to be a SAHM for all the years my children were small. I wouldn't have it any other way... My own personal opinion is that children need their mothers to be there to guide and direct them. I am sure that you will find that when your child is grown that you will cherish every moment that you were able to be at home with them through their most important years. Good luck and best wishes, you will get use to it and find many things (that don't cost money) to be able to do with her.
When my twins were born, I stayed home with them. It was overwhelming at first, but I don't regret one minute spent with them. I loved reading to them every day (it was the only time I knew exactly what they were up to, once they became mobile!) Take them to the park if you can. We have a fantastic zoo, and I spent many hours there with my kids, my sisters, and their kids. Enjoy your kids. Know that you are the most important influence in their lives, followed closely by their father.
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