to want to go back to work?

[cornflakequeenie]

Ever since having DS, I've always said that I'd be a SAHM. I love looking after him don't get me wrong, but I'm really starting to crave adult situations and conversation.

I've spoked to H about going back to work part-time, but he just brushes it off and keeps saying that I don't need to.

We're very fortunate for me to be able to look after our son full time, and I do take him to various playgroups, but the convo is always the same. Everytime I try and talk to the other mums about anything other than teething, nappies and breastfeeding I'm pretty much ignored.

I feel like I need to use my brain more! I feel like a cabbage some days because all I do is baby talk, washing and watch shit TV.

I know I made the choice to be a SAHM, but I didn't realise just how isolating and lonely it was going to be. I'd love to go to a meeting, or talk figures with colleagues! Maybe I could pretend with DS but I'm not sure it would work...hehe!

Has anyone else been in the same situation?

[Emo76]

YANBU .I went back to work when DD was 2.5 and have not looked back, she is now 6. I am much happier working than being a SAHM - not just because I have my own money but for social reasons too. Hats off to those who are SAHM as I know it isn't an easy option, but working suits me better. Give it a go!

[fuschiagroan]

YANBU if you're bored and unfulfilled then that's not going to be very good for you or your son. Your DH needs to listen to you a bit more. I would be really cross if mine dismissed something I felt strongly about

[atmywitssend]

YANBU. I am a SAHM and DS is 2.8. As DCs get older, conversation does become less baby centered and more adult in my experience. I became a governor at a local school and am using my brain so much. There is so much to learn about education - how the system works and why / what schools are doing and why. Could you look at this? I think that there are lots of schools in need of governors, especially those who can bring some outside perspective and knowledge. I have a finance background and raised many salient issues which have resulted in changes being made, the same with a fellow governor with an accountancy background. I am also joining our pre-school committee which will provide more opportunities to use brain cells.
Hope you find a way to combine being a SAHM and getting the grey matter ticking over again if that is what you chose to do.