New and SAHD saying hello

[Presdad]

Hi all,

I'm glad to see there's a site and forum like this...I know I'll need it. I am a first time dad, staying at home with our 3 month son, Prescott. My wife just went back to work yesterday but she had been somewhat ill (picked up an nasty infection thanks to the hospital) during her leave so I'm used to taking care of the baby but now it's just the the two guys home all day. It makes sense for us to do it this way because of the job situations where we live but we'll see what happens. I have no problem with the concept of being a SAHD but have no illusions it's going to be anything but the hardest job I'll ever have. We agreed that short of nervous breakdowns, no matter what happens we will try this for a good while to get used to it before we think about making any changes.

So there's my story so far...thanks for listening.

Regards,

Tim

[mrandjr]

I wish you all the best! Staying home is very rewarding. I never thought I would be able to spend this much time with my son.

Our situation was similar. When we found out we were having the little crumb snatcher I had just been offered a buy out from my job. She has a great job with a lot of upside. So for us it just made sense.

If you are like me you are used to working and being busy all the time. Taking care of my son has not been the biggest challenge for me.....Its the rethinking of accomplishments and others mindsets.

It has been hard to see major home projects sit idle when I am home all day. But other things have a higher priority.

Her mom has been a real pain in all of this. The comments and everything really get under my skin. However, when I see that big smile on my 16 month old son I know its all worth it.

[Don-Dad]

WElcome Tim. Sounds like you have a grasp on your new job so far. You won't regret the decision. Sure there will be hard time, friends, family, ex coworkers might give you hard time. But at the end of the day, after you tuck your child in for bed, you will know you have made a wise choice :)

[Patrickz]

Welcome! Their are many first time dads here with sons and I too have a son. While moms at work the boys get to play :D After the chores are done ofcourse. Get out as much as you can is my best advise to avoid the isolation thing. That will be your biggest enemy as I have found.