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How Long Can I Be A Stay At Home Mom If We're Not Wealthy?

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    Every now and then this question hits me     And... "I wonder when I'll start working again and how I'll handle that transition?"  isn't merely a passing thought...  the subject tends to provoke somewhat a sense of panic for me.     When I think about going back to work I think of our mornings, Sam and I, being able to lay in my bed for an hour or so- he nurses, we snuggle and he watches videos on the ipad while I fully wake up... I know, it sounds like we're spoiled right ?          Well, anyone that has raised a child knows it's not all fun and games and sweet moments! The day gets pretty chaotic pretty quickly with a 21 month old in tow. -Sam loves making messes. He challenges me on most issues. He throws tantrums. All of that "fun stuff" is part of being a stay-at-home mom too.     That being said I wouldn't trade it for the world... or to drive a newer car , or to feel more financially sec...