Welcome back to the Motherhood series, join us each week as we take you through our vast range of scenarios to provide you with encouragement, inspiration and a few laughs. Motherhood may seem like a passive job to some, or an inconvenience to others, but to us, motherhood is more than meets the eye.
Last week we met Leigh Ann. a mom new to her surroundings, and today I’m pleased that Erin is sharing with us once again!
By Erin Odom of The Humbled Homemaker
There was never a doubt in my mind that I would be a stay-at-home mom. Oh, I prepared for a career, but once my babies arrived, I knew I wanted to be with them 24/7.
But our hopes and our dreams are not always reality. And when my first baby arrived in June 2008, staying at home was not a choice. My husband was in seminary at the time, and I was supporting our family.
I’ll never forget leaving my 6-week-old newborn in her swing the first morning I left for work. My friend Lexie had come over to watch her. And saying goodbye to my sweet little babe tore at my heart.
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Come back next week to hear about being a career woman before being a SAHM!
About Rachel
Wonderful post!
Glad you liked Erin’s post! It was great!