Comments on: Decisions, decisions.

By: Trust and Sewing Machines – think liz.

Trust and Sewing Machines – think liz. — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 19:23:22 +0000

[...] 2010 was a very difficult year. Jason was without a job. By difficult choice, I no longer worked a full time job that I had previously loved. Raising a child is stressful and [...]

By: More Changes for the New Decade « think liz.

More Changes for the New Decade « think liz. — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:57:52 +0000

[...] lives are on the brink of some large changes once more. It seems that having a baby, moving and my becoming a SAHM isn’t enough change in our lives. To add to the major life change mix, Jason recently quit [...]

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 05:45:46 +0000

Congratulatons for making the hard choice. Looking at it from my stage of life (grandmother) you won’t regret staying home with your little one. There are a lot of benefits that outweigh the money and are priceless in value. I hope you enjoy being a SAHM. God bless you. Mary

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:11:06 +0000

I don’t know that we would say we have A LOT left over but we have enough to make ends meet and still save a little. We have a decent savings built up as well. We are lucky that neither of us have any debt or car payments, so that made it easier too. We calculated how much I would be bringing home at the end of the day after paying childcare and taxes and it ended up only being $100 or so a week, which didn’t really feel like it was enough to keep me working.

I also felt the pressure of the economy; my job had survived several rounds of layoffs and I felt some pressure with that. In the end, just weigh your options, do what’s best for your family and listen to your heart!

By: cool dad

cool dad — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:10:49 +0000

Stumbled across your blog while researching Sleeping At Last. Before we had Cool Baby, our original plan was that I was going to stay home while Cool Mum continued on her great career. A few months before, God pricked my heart and said, “Give her the chance to be a mother.” I’m so thankful that we did.

Now that we live in New York City, the pressure (financial and social) for her to work is palpable, but by His grace, we’ll stay this course.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:23:51 +0000

I’m going to have my first baby soon, and this decision is haunting me. It’s terrible. As far as making the income decision, do you have a lot left over after all of the bills are paid? Not to pry, I just don’t know how much is a comfortable cushion to live on, plus with the economy… it’s hard to know to stay or leave.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:22:53 +0000

Thanks so much for all of the support everyone! I have been deeply encouraged by everyone’s response to my decision!

By: Rochelle

Rochelle — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:02:53 +0000

I’m very happy for you and that you feel peace about this decision. I don’t have a strong opinion about it…just feel like each family should do what is best for them/their family/their situation. It would be sooo hard though for you to miss those milestones with Jude. Soak in each moment that you can. I wish you the very best!!!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:23:18 +0000

I’m so excited for you! In school you said you wanted to be able to stay home when you had a baby. It will be perfect for you all, besides the world of landscape architecture is highly over rated;) I realized recently that I would like to be able to work from home when we decide to have kids, something I never thought I’d want. Its a tough choice, but to me there’s no question that you made the perfect decision for you and your family. Love you sweetie! (and Jason and Jude of course)

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:33:06 +0000

You’re going to be an awesome SAHM. I’m glad that the stress is over now that you’ve decided. And I can’t wait to see what crafty things you’ll do and the business you’ll start eventually!