Thank you for what you've shared with us in this video, Megan. I am 62 years old, a Christian, married to my husband for 39 years, two grown daughters, 5 grandchildren, and I have been a stay at home mom for 38 years! When our oldest was born, I was substitute teaching in the Chicago suburbs. Found a sitter for our baby girl, and when I picked her up after school the first day she was there, her diaper had not been changed, nor had she been fed. All her bottles were still full, and the number of diapers in her diaper bag were exactly the same count as when I took her there before school. I was so horrified. I CRIED all the way home, and I couldn't stop crying. There was NO WAY I was going to let anyone else take care of her, nor see her first steps, nor anything else. Long story short, I did work some in the evenings when my husband was home from work, but that did not last too long as he returned to school to complete his Master's degree. We decided at that time, that I would be a full time, stay at home mother, no matter what it cost us and no matter what we had to give up...like vacations. We've only ever taken about 5 inexpensive vacations in all these years, and I wouldn't change a thing. Now, we are empty nesters, and I am utterly thankful that we worked our way through very hard times financially, through major car accident injuries, illnesses, career moves, and living far away from family. God has seen us through, and we are very thankful for and proud of our daughters and their love for Jesus Christ and for the impeccable lives they live! Hurray for stay at home mothers!!!!!!!
I am one of those with fertility issues, and wanted to say that this video is very needed in today's world! Some people don't understand what a privilege it is to be able to have children and be able to stay home and be a mother! ♡
Yeah, I have Chronic kidney disease so I can't have children naturally. But I am so freaking excited to adopt! But yes, I agree, child-rearing is definitely a privilege. I get you!
@@reneebrown9987 My sure that your excitement will soon turn to love and happiness when you are finally holding that precious bundle of Joy you've hoped and dreamed for. God Bless BTW....I know a little bit about having kidney issues. Several years ago, a simple CT-Scan (w contrast...that was the problem) stopped my kidney function. By the power of prayer and my amazing doctor, my kidney function returned but I still have to be watched closely.
As a mother of grown children I am so amazed at your wisdom and grace, especially considering your age! You are such an inspiration to women of all ages. Wow, what a breath of fresh air in what seems like such a graceless age. You glorify our God in such a beautiful way. I hope that other young women will follow your example! God Bless!
Great video. I like when you said you think about how your husband picked you to be the mother of his children and take care of them. That’s a great way of looking at it and feeling a little more empowered and appreciated. I’m going to start thinking that way
I've been a stay at home Mum for 26 years now and have never regretted it. I enjoyed listening to all your suggestions and ideas, I think they are great for women considering it.
My life is nothing like yours but I love watching you talk! It's clear that you're very intelligent and driven, and that's very entertaining for me. Plus, you're beautiful!
I used to be married, couldnt have kids, husband divorced me so now I raise other people's children as a full time nanny. I love it. I only pick jobs with infants because....babies are the best! Then when the parents put them in school I move onto the next family with infants. Never ending babies is bliss!
So glad I found this video! My husband and I are expecting our first child in November and I'm looking at what it would take to be able to be a SAHM. I'm more excited and determined than ever to be the mom God calls me to be! Thank you for your videos!
I had always wanted to be a wife and mom and stay at home. I feel really blessed by being a keeper at home wife and mom! I am 33 and have six children. I never feel useless, that's for sure. And you're so right about many things you mentioned. Also, I wanted to say that being at home has been a blessing for sanctification and I can also better serve others this way. I homeschool my children and that has been one of the greatest blessings, too, for our family. There is no doubt that God's ways are best for us all. Sometimes we need to take steps of faith and trust Him with everything. He is always faithful! Blessings!
Thank you. I just found you because your video was recommended. I had a terrible day, just one of those days where nothing goes smoothly, baby's crying, not wanting to eat or sleep... This really encouraged me to not give up and appreciate being able to stay at home.
I have been a stay at home mom for 5 years now. I have two kids. You have made a great video here, and I agree with all of it! Great encouragement for all of us SAHMs!
I loved being a stay at home mom. I have four children who are all grown now, but being at home with them was amazing. I loved being able to really get to know them and spend a lot of time with them. You mentioned the blanket time. I did that too ( my two middle boys are only eleven months apart, so it definitely came in handy). One thing I did that helped was to have a bag of special toys that they could only play with when they sat on the blanket. I loved being able to really care for my husband’s needs too; he worked so hard so I could stay at home. I homeschooled mine too
Great advice and encouragement for stay at home moms. Yes let husbands do there thing and try even if it’s different and not our way. I learned that. Love it shine your light
Yes! I also classed myself as an extrovert, but after being a sahm for 7 years, Im more of an introvert 🙂. Although I still like to go away for the day at least once a week. I so love this video! I struggled with being a sahm the first few years, but after I learned to embrace it, I love it! Also, for any mom that depends on their income to pay bills, consider being a work from home mom.🙂 And yes! to free activities! My husband is also more creative than me😉😁.. I love being a sahm mom,and dream of being a mentor to anyone that wants to be one🙂
Love this! I was very fortunate to stay at home with my two girls, now 20 & 18. I also held many part time jobs to work around their school schedule. 100% would do it again.
Thanks so much for the tips and encouraging words. Stay home mom is being one of the greatest blessings for me. Mother of 4 and working full time job for over 19 years, about 2 years ago I started playing to be a stay home mom,ask my friend to for me and with me about it, talk to my boss to modify my schedule and never couldn't making being home early because something always will come out and I was the only one equipped to do the job. Long story short, till back in August 2018 I got really really sick with vertigo or imbalance,i struggle for like 2 months after that, with all the negative thoughts felling i wasn't doing enough to help my husband since i wasn't bringing money into the house,thanks God he work in my husband heart and he is really supportive and understanding . Even though he is only my children step dad. Now i say to the lord thank you for getting me sick because if this is what you have to do to taking me out off my job and having me at home with my children i thank you for that. I always wanted to be at home with my children and i enjoy it so much, now my prayers is to find more info about home schooling qnd and for God to work that in my husband heart since he doesn't understand much about home schooling. But i have faith that he will do it. Again i im so appreciative for your video and thanks for encouraging other moms. My prayers for you and your family and your viewers and for God to continue giving you wisdom so you can share with others through your chanel.
It IS amazing how God works through bad situations sometimes! I hope that your husband will support your desire to homeschool in the future! I'm sure God will bless you for your patience and submission!
i just recently found your channel! i am in college right now to be a teacher but my boyfriend wants me to be a stay at home mom whenever we get married and start having children! really neat to hear your experience !!
My baby girl is due in May, and I am beyond excited to stay at home with her while I'm on maternity leave and off for the summer! My husband and I really want me to continue to be a stay-at-home-mom when school starts back up again, but we have to find a way to live off of one income and replace some of my income somehow. Praying for God's will to be done in this situation, but I definitely feel called to stay home with my daughter!
I loved this! I would say mine came naturally, I absolutely love it!! An there are the occasional days that I wonder what I actually do or get done but being present in my children’s life is the best thing I can do for them.. guiding an teaching an loving.. 💗 blessings to you!
I am a stay at home mum of two teenagers. I used to be a shop manager so I was always rushing from one place to another. Due to a severe illness, I had to stay home. It has been such an eye opener for me. The kids love having me home (they do hate my illness). My husband is away for weeks on end and we get to spend real quality time together when he gets home. So for me, an all round positive experience!
I've always felt Heavenly Father has a plan for me. I worked at a book store for the first 6 years of my marriage and loved it. I just let pregnancy happen when it was supposed to, so I didn't get pregnant until this 6 years was done. I love all the different aspects and chapters of my life. I also had a son when my daughter was 12 (she's 25 now). It was perfect to have her be able to help out and not have to handle 2 small children at the same time. My son ended up having autism which adds a whole nother aspect to everything. And I've had the best people in my life and so many blessings. Love being a stay at home mom💕.
I’m a SAHM going on 2 months. Honestly, the best idea I’ve ever made!!! Being a SAHM has reduced my stress levels and helped my relationship between my kids and my husband! I am so blessed to be able to have this option
Im currently pregnant with my husband and I first child and actually looking forward to being a stay at home mom. I was teaching at a preschool daycare for 10 years and working with various age groups for about 5 years. I stopped working last year. Im kind of an introvert myself. I dont mind being by myself most times but I do like to interact and then go back to my comfort zone. Thanks for sharing. This video is encouraging.
Hi! I’m currently working full-time at a high travel job for a financial firm going on four years with the company but my husband and myself are expecting our first in December and I am super excited! While I always have been an ambitious person in my career and moved up the ranks, there has never been a greater goal or passion in my life than to be a mom. I am lucky enough that my husband is a doctor and we can live comfortably off his income so I have the choice when the time comes to be a SAHM. I consider it a blessing because I work with people who would love that option but don’t have it financially speaking. I haven’t made a decision yet because it is difficult leaving my career which I have invested so much time and effort in, but I want to be there to raise my kids and get to experience their milestones and joys and everything from the lows to the in betweens! Thanks so much for the video! Such great information on an important decision!
If you have a husband that is willing to have you stay home, consider yourself blessed. If your husband doesn't see the value or you have a certain amount of the household expenses you are responsible for, cut down as much as you can and ask God to help you find a way to be home as much as you can, if that's your desire.
I became a SAHM 7 weeks ago when our son was born. I found the transition so hard because I am a FTM as well. Some days I can't help but feel guilty for not using my two and a half (still working on my M.Sc. part time) university degrees and putting so much pressure on my husband to provide for us, even though he is totally on board. It is hard. But it's great to know that I am not the only one struggling with this. So I guess I just wanted to say thank you - keep up the good work!
Very good blog. My boys are grown (23, 19 and 19) and I have been both a working mom and stay at home mom. I taught for 10 years, 7 as we hoped for a child and 4 more since I had my mom as a babysitter. After the twins were born I stayed home for 5 years. I started subbing when the twins went back to school. When they were in 5th grade I was able to re-enter teaching with a 3 day a week job at the boys school.
Thank you for this video. I just became a stay at home mom after teaching Kindergarten for 6 years. 😊 I now have my own Kindergartener and am homeschooling her. That is helping fulfill my teacher needs! ☕️
Such good advice here! I am a Grandma now, and take care of my 2 1/2 year old grandson on Tuesdays and Thursdays. When my kids were young, and I was working, I desperately needed a break, here and there. Once a year, my hubby kept the kids for the weekend, while I went off on my own weekend. I really needed that! I wouldn't go far, just maybe to somewhere I wanted to explore or shop in. Usually reevaluated my life and set some goals for myself. It was just nice, and I was lonely for my family afterwards. Something to consider!
As a single mom currently, being able to work full time as a caregiver to mentally and physically challenged individuals has been a blessing because I work from home and am able to be there for my son also full time. It definitely makes it hard to spend time with friends though outside of church. Nothing replaces being a mom for sure.
I've been telling everyone who cares to listen that I want to home school since I am a stay at home Mom. My brother bought me a book on home schooling for my birthday this August. The book is called 50 Veteran Homeschoolers Share... Things We Wish We'd Known. Compiled and Edited by Bill & Diana Waring. I have yet to read it since I've been dealing with my Mom's heart surgery. I'll let you know what I think of the book after I've read it. I can relate a little to what you said about feeling useless as a stay at home Mom. I have a bachelors degree in EET and I should be able to bring in a lot of money each year and I do feel slightly bad that I don't bring in a paycheck, but I also feel like this is my one and only chance to be a Mom (because of my age) and I don't trust day cares and don't have the money for them anyway and unfortunately there is no way I can leave Johanna with family or friends for the day to go to work since they are either busy working or are not in the best of health. Anyway. I appreciate you and that you made this channel. You make me feel calm and inspired.
Me too. I went to college, but I barely completed an associates degree because I couldn't make up my mind. I tried to transfer thrice to different 4 year universities, but it never fit. I've had a few odd jobs. I get to work for myself (in a way) as a SAHM. My husband has his own business. We don't have a set schedule like most others. Our routines are adaptable. It's great.
i am a 55 yr old mother of 10 children, ranging in age from 37 down to 8yrs. i gave birth to, nursed and homeschooled them all. and i can confirm this is the most rewarding life i could ever have asked for. it has not been all rosie, but even the tough times were for my good. i am grateful that i was able to be a stay at home mom. i have never lived in a new house, we have never had a new car, ect. but the price has been worth it a thousand times. i had one chance to pour my life into 10 little souls. i know i have a mansion over the hilltop and i can wait for that. i will never regret staying at home.
I love being a stay at home mom and homeschooling! I’ve been doing it for almost 9 years! My paycheck paid daycare and half of a car payment. So once that car was paid for, I came home and kept my children at home.
I’m a stay at home Mom of 4 kids. I have been since my oldest was born, coming up on 14 years ago!! I struggled greatly at the beginning. I am an extrovert too, and hated being on my own. I also had some baby blues. That didn’t help! I spent a lot of time at my parents’ house the first few years. My husband worked shift work, so I needed to get out of the house many days so he could sleep. I’ve realized that being a Mon is a Journey. We all learn as we go. I am much more content now than I was 14 years ago. But now I’m in the position of having my youngest in school, and it’s a whole new world of trying to figure out what to do with my time again.
I stayed at home until my son was 1 and then worked parttime. He is 4 now and even though i am not a stay at home mom in the full sense I really like the extra time I got with him. I agree with everything you said! Great tips!
I'm an extrovert and it was a struggle to transition to staying at home, but we go out to meet up with other people and I just socialize and friendly with parents at the park and such.
Hello I have a beautiful daughter and two wonderful grandsons this April I retired 3 years ago and loving it I work at our church once a week I make quilts with another group of ladies we put them in a suitcase that quilts go to Africa
I'm a stay at home mom and it was so hard to transition from working to staying home but it was harder and more expensive working than staying home. As silly as that may sound. Day care, eating out (because i was too tired to even cook) etc.
I want to stay at home so bad. Thank you for this video :) you did a really awesome job, of sharing! Hoping that God makes it financially possible for me to raise my babies at home, and for my fear of depending 100% financially on my husband to disappear ❤️
Bryson Caskey There are safety nets for housewives, including savings, life insurance on husbands, and relatives who would take you in if necessary. Society teaches that you can’t depend on your husband to support you financially because if anything happens to him you’ll be left penniless and destitute with no ability to support yourself. 🙄 It’s not true.
Thank you for this video ❤️ I am a second grade teacher but plan to stay at home with my 2 kids once our school year ends. I have a 2.5 year old boy and a 6 month old girl. I get anxious thinking about how I’m going to cope. I know I’m very privileged though and I’m also excited for the opportunity.
After being told we couldn’t have children, and our miracle baby arrived when I was 38, I was blessed to have already being working at home. I worked way less and we made sacrifices but wouldn’t have it any other way to raise her. Sandy. By the way, we’re from Solanco!
I tried doing the SAHM thing when I was a young mom. I went stir crazy and went back to work after a year. Now, because of situations beyond my control, I'm a housewife. My kids are all grown and out of the house. I love being home now. I also have a new granddaughter, so now I am available for her. Also, my DIL is a SAHM. She is really good about connecting with friends and doing social things with the baby.
You young now but will you go back teaching later on? Me myself I am not a mom and never will be. I never finded that kind of guy that I could consider to make babies with. But I have my fur baby a beautiful and so loveable cat. Maybe you wonder why I watch your videos sins I don't have human babies. I watch your videos because you are so uplifting person. You shine that kind of light in you. Thank you for sharing your uplifting energy with others! Paula
I’ve been a homemaker for 9 years now. (8 and a half as a stay at home mom). I’m not sure I really ever transitioned. I LOVE being home with the kids, but it’s the housework I’m having trouble with. I can’t seem to get the house running smooth. I’ve never had anyone to show me how to run a home. I liked your examples of moms using their own interests and talents. I’m the mom who likes playing tag in the backyard!
Oh dear! Well I know even for those of us who have had a mom that modeled how to run a home, we still have to find what works for us. Don't be afraid to change things up frequently to you figure out what works for you!
I’m a housewife and I loved it.I am very blessed to have a wonderful husband that provided for me. Unfortunately we don’t have kids.(our 3 babies is in haven with our God) But we have three cats. I really appreciated my husband he work so hard so I can stay home. Thank you for sharing your experience I really enjoy watching your videos may the Lord bless you and your beautiful family family.
How incredibly hard! I am so sorry. You seem to have a beautiful outlook on life, even with the struggles you've faced. May you feel His presence this week!
Thank you Megan. The Lord is good . The Lord gives and take away blessed be His name. It’s hard not to have my babies with me but I know one day I will see them again.
We are catholic and when we get married we are technically supposed to accept children whenever they come. So right from the start of our marriage we only relied on my husband’s income because I wanted to be able to stay home. My job didn’t have good hours for family. And it worked out well.
We are on a fertility journey and I had to quit my job coz I work a highly demanding job that it stressed me, quitting was difficult coz I've been working full time for 12 years! it's not something I wanted to do at first but now, it's great that I could take care of my husband and actually cook for him 😂 small things I could do to be a good wife until we get our little ones.
I'm stay at home mom with 3 boys ages 5 ,3 and 1, and I'm enjoying it 😊 it's the best job you can have! Just think of the role God gave us, we are to be help meets to our husbands and keepers of our home! God bless
SO glad you've heard something new. That's one thing I try to work towards-- bringing something new and authentic to the table. Not all the generic, run-of-the-mill stuff!
I am 55 years old and was an unclaimed blessing till age 40 when I married a wonderful guy that I had met 20 years before in Bible School.We tried for a baby to no avail.I longed to be a Mom.I am just saying God gave me 13 years teaching and then 17 years working with non verbal autistic children.I also have 11 nieces/nephews who are now having babies.Be thankful...I was not always and God really had to move in my heart ...
I LOVE the “overpaid nanny” thought. Thinking about makes me more excited to be a stay at home mom. I struggle with not making money for our family, but hoping my UA-cam channel will eventually be able to help us out! Love your channel momma!
I hope you will be able to be a stay at home mom. Raising your children is one of the most important jobs you will ever undertake. I just subscribed to your channel.
Mossy Oak Mom awe thank you! I do stay at home now, I just hope I’ll be able to make a little something on the side or my hubby gets a small raise so we won’t have to worry about money as much. But it’s all in God’s hands.
I'm a stay-at-home mom I raised my 12 year old son until he went to school and I have a 14 month old daughter and I'm 6 weeks pregnant with another baby and I plan to stay at home for both of them and I plan to homeschool my daughter and the baby I'm pregnant with now
Thank you for this video, I am also new to being a stay at home mom, just about 9 month into a job, as you mentioned, I have many days that I just don't feel getting out of bed
You mentioned a homeschool co-op. I’m curious, what curriculum do you use? I have Mennonite family who have used curriculum from a Mennonite site (spacing on the name). I’m pregnant with our first successful pregnancy, and have been considering homeschooling when baby is old enough. I love teaching but want to work from home to help make a little extra money for our family. I live in Oregon and have heard of some who use Classical Connections, but haven’t heard of others. Thank you for your videos!!
I think what you may have heard of is Classical Conversations. 🙂 I know of a few who uses CC. It's a bit expensive so we never looked into using it. I homeschool our 2 oldest (of our 4) and use My Father's World. I absolutely love that it's Bible based and I can teach core subjects to all of my children. Check them out at mfwbooks.com. Another good option (we use their math) is MasterBooks.com which is also Bible based. Congratulations on your pregnancy and have a blessed day!
I notice that you keep turning your head a lot when you talk. You’re very pretty. I’m a stay at home mom too! Quick question; did you grow up living the mennonite life or became one through marriage?
Damn guys, what am i doing here! this a crazy,, all the commenters here below are women, this video was made for moms, I am a man and still single :"| but i think that all genders on the planet could benefit from these value advices, Lol ^^ and you are so beautiful mom, as well! ^=^
Hey Megan. I'm heading to Gordonville this weekend and was wondering if you could let me know the best thrift shops in your area? Much appreciated. Thank you
Oh my, my favorite is Fashion Cents in Strasburg. Little Bo-tique is another one. Also there is a bin Goodwill near by. If you want to drive in toward Lancaster there is a Community Aid, Salvation Army, and Plato's Closet. Plato's Closet is not as cheap. There is also an MCC Thrift Store in New Holland, but that's in the other direction.
I have been a SAHM for almost five years. 🙂 We can't afford daycare and don't have family help. I just started working evenings for about two and half-three hours in the evening.
Wow, what job has a shift like that? That is a huge blessing to be able to just do a couple hours here and there. Not a lot of jobs like that out there!
@@MeganFoxUnlocked I do commercial cleaning. One account is a treatment center I clean two and half hours Mon-Fri day. Another account I clean Mon, We'd, and Fridays for an hour. The pay is not top dollar but I am beyond thankful. 🙂
Thank you for what you've shared with us in this video, Megan. I am 62 years old, a Christian, married to my husband for 39 years, two grown daughters, 5 grandchildren, and I have been a stay at home mom for 38 years! When our oldest was born, I was substitute teaching in the Chicago suburbs. Found a sitter for our baby girl, and when I picked her up after school the first day she was there, her diaper had not been changed, nor had she been fed. All her bottles were still full, and the number of diapers in her diaper bag were exactly the same count as when I took her there before school. I was so horrified. I CRIED all the way home, and I couldn't stop crying. There was NO WAY I was going to let anyone else take care of her, nor see her first steps, nor anything else. Long story short, I did work some in the evenings when my husband was home from work, but that did not last too long as he returned to school to complete his Master's degree. We decided at that time, that I would be a full time, stay at home mother, no matter what it cost us and no matter what we had to give up...like vacations. We've only ever taken about 5 inexpensive vacations in all these years, and I wouldn't change a thing. Now, we are empty nesters, and I am utterly thankful that we worked our way through very hard times financially, through major car accident injuries, illnesses, career moves, and living far away from family. God has seen us through, and we are very thankful for and proud of our daughters and their love for Jesus Christ and for the impeccable lives they live! Hurray for stay at home mothers!!!!!!!
I am one of those with fertility issues, and wanted to say that this video is very needed in today's world! Some people don't understand what a privilege it is to be able to have children and be able to stay home and be a mother! ♡
Awww, all the prayers and baby dust your way! And thanks!
Yeah, I have Chronic kidney disease so I can't have children naturally. But I am so freaking excited to adopt!
But yes, I agree, child-rearing is definitely a privilege. I get you!
@@reneebrown9987 My sure that your excitement will soon turn to love and happiness when you are finally holding that precious bundle of Joy you've hoped and dreamed for.
God Bless
BTW....I know a little bit about having kidney issues. Several years ago, a simple CT-Scan (w contrast...that was the problem) stopped my kidney function. By the power of prayer and my amazing doctor, my kidney function returned but I still have to be watched closely.
Praying that you have a wonderful adoption journey!
As a mother of grown children I am so amazed at your wisdom and grace, especially considering your age! You are such an inspiration to women of all ages. Wow, what a breath of fresh air in what seems like such a graceless age. You glorify our God in such a beautiful way. I hope that other young women will follow your example! God Bless!
Great video. I like when you said you think about how your husband picked you to be the mother of his children and take care of them. That’s a great way of looking at it and feeling a little more empowered and appreciated. I’m going to start thinking that way
Yes, it's helped me a lot! Makes me feel more important and indisposable!
I've been a stay at home Mum for 26 years now and have never regretted it. I enjoyed listening to all your suggestions and ideas, I think they are great for women considering it.
Thank-you so much! You have been a stay at home mom exactly as long as I have been alive!
My life is nothing like yours but I love watching you talk! It's clear that you're very intelligent and driven, and that's very entertaining for me. Plus, you're beautiful!
I used to be married, couldnt have kids, husband divorced me so now I raise other people's children as a full time nanny. I love it. I only pick jobs with infants because....babies are the best! Then when the parents put them in school I move onto the next family with infants. Never ending babies is bliss!
I loved being a stay at home. Children are little such a short while. Enjoy your time with them.
So glad I found this video! My husband and I are expecting our first child in November and I'm looking at what it would take to be able to be a SAHM. I'm more excited and determined than ever to be the mom God calls me to be! Thank you for your videos!
I had always wanted to be a wife and mom and stay at home. I feel really blessed by being a keeper at home wife and mom! I am 33 and have six children. I never feel useless, that's for sure. And you're so right about many things you mentioned. Also, I wanted to say that being at home has been a blessing for sanctification and I can also better serve others this way. I homeschool my children and that has been one of the greatest blessings, too, for our family. There is no doubt that God's ways are best for us all. Sometimes we need to take steps of faith and trust Him with everything. He is always faithful! Blessings!
How true!
Thank you. I just found you because your video was recommended. I had a terrible day, just one of those days where nothing goes smoothly, baby's crying, not wanting to eat or sleep... This really encouraged me to not give up and appreciate being able to stay at home.
So glad! Some days can be really tough. You are not alone!
I have been a stay at home mom for 5 years now. I have two kids. You have made a great video here, and I agree with all of it! Great encouragement for all of us SAHMs!
Love this! You're blessed to have learned these lessons so early in motherhood. I still need this type of reminder ten years in.
I loved being a stay at home mom. I have four children who are all grown now, but being at home with them was amazing. I loved being able to really get to know them and spend a lot of time with them. You mentioned the blanket time. I did that too ( my two middle boys are only eleven months apart, so it definitely came in handy). One thing I did that helped was to have a bag of special toys that they could only play with when they sat on the blanket. I loved being able to really care for my husband’s needs too; he worked so hard so I could stay at home. I homeschooled mine too
I was a stay at home mom my babies are grown I would do it again.enjoy them while you can.they don't stay babies 👶 forever.
Great advice! I’m a grandma now but all moms could benefit from these words
Great advice and encouragement for stay at home moms. Yes let husbands do there thing and try even if it’s different and not our way. I learned that. Love it shine your light
Yes! I also classed myself as an extrovert, but after being a sahm for 7 years, Im more of an introvert 🙂. Although I still like to go away for the day at least once a week. I so love this video! I struggled with being a sahm the first few years, but after I learned to embrace it, I love it! Also, for any mom that depends on their income to pay bills, consider being a work from home mom.🙂 And yes! to free activities!
My husband is also more creative than me😉😁.. I love being a sahm mom,and dream of being a mentor to anyone that wants to be one🙂
Love this! I was very fortunate to stay at home with my two girls, now 20 & 18. I also held many part time jobs to work around their school schedule. 100% would do it again.
Thanks so much for the tips and encouraging words.
Stay home mom is being one of the greatest blessings for me.
Mother of 4 and working full time job for over 19 years, about 2 years ago I started playing to be a stay home mom,ask my friend to for me and with me about it, talk to my boss to modify my schedule and never couldn't making being home early because something always will come out and I was the only one equipped to do the job.
Long story short, till back in August 2018 I got really really sick with vertigo or imbalance,i struggle for like 2 months after that, with all the negative thoughts felling i wasn't doing enough to help my husband since i wasn't bringing money into the house,thanks God he work in my husband heart and he is really supportive and understanding .
Even though he is only my children step dad.
Now i say to the lord thank you for getting me sick because if this is what you have to do to taking me out off my job and having me at home with my children i thank you for that.
I always wanted to be at home with my children and i enjoy it so much, now my prayers is to find more info about home schooling qnd and for God to work that in my husband heart since he doesn't understand much about home schooling.
But i have faith that he will do it.
Again i im so appreciative for your video and thanks for encouraging other moms.
My prayers for you and your family and your viewers and for God to continue giving you wisdom so you can share with others through your chanel.
It IS amazing how God works through bad situations sometimes! I hope that your husband will support your desire to homeschool in the future! I'm sure God will bless you for your patience and submission!
i just recently found your channel! i am in college right now to be a teacher but my boyfriend wants me to be a stay at home mom whenever we get married and start having children! really neat to hear your experience !!
My baby girl is due in May, and I am beyond excited to stay at home with her while I'm on maternity leave and off for the summer! My husband and I really want me to continue to be a stay-at-home-mom when school starts back up again, but we have to find a way to live off of one income and replace some of my income somehow. Praying for God's will to be done in this situation, but I definitely feel called to stay home with my daughter!
My husband and I went through this with my first! Lots of prayer led me there. Praying for you to be able to stay home with baby girl!
So exciting! Prayer's that it all works out! Get creative and you never know what you can come up with!
I loved this! I would say mine came naturally, I absolutely love it!! An there are the occasional days that I wonder what I actually do or get done but being present in my children’s life is the best thing I can do for them.. guiding an teaching an loving.. 💗 blessings to you!
I am glad you can stay home, I stayed home with my children it is very rewarding. God bless, keep up the great work.
I am a stay at home mum of two teenagers. I used to be a shop manager so I was always rushing from one place to another. Due to a severe illness, I had to stay home. It has been such an eye opener for me. The kids love having me home (they do hate my illness). My husband is away for weeks on end and we get to spend real quality time together when he gets home. So for me, an all round positive experience!
Oh Megan you are such a joy to watch. I can only imagine how much God enjoys watching you live your life too. Much love from South Africa xx
I've always felt Heavenly Father has a plan for me. I worked at a book store for the first 6 years of my marriage and loved it. I just let pregnancy happen when it was supposed to, so I didn't get pregnant until this 6 years was done. I love all the different aspects and chapters of my life. I also had a son when my daughter was 12 (she's 25 now). It was perfect to have her be able to help out and not have to handle 2 small children at the same time. My son ended up having autism which adds a whole nother aspect to everything. And I've had the best people in my life and so many blessings. Love being a stay at home mom💕.
I’m a SAHM going on 2 months. Honestly, the best idea I’ve ever made!!! Being a SAHM has reduced my stress levels and helped my relationship between my kids and my husband! I am so blessed to be able to have this option
I was stay at home mom for about 14 to15 yrs and I don't regret it.
Im currently pregnant with my husband and I first child and actually looking forward to being a stay at home mom. I was teaching at a preschool daycare for 10 years and working with various age groups for about 5 years. I stopped working last year. Im kind of an introvert myself. I dont mind being by myself most times but I do like to interact and then go back to my comfort zone. Thanks for sharing. This video is encouraging.
You will love it! So glad you can do this!
Megan Fox Unlocked Thankyou!
Hi! I’m currently working full-time at a high travel job for a financial firm going on four years with the company but my husband and myself are expecting our first in December and I am super excited! While I always have been an ambitious person in my career and moved up the ranks, there has never been a greater goal or passion in my life than to be a mom. I am lucky enough that my husband is a doctor and we can live comfortably off his income so I have the choice when the time comes to be a SAHM. I consider it a blessing because I work with people who would love that option but don’t have it financially speaking. I haven’t made a decision yet because it is difficult leaving my career which I have invested so much time and effort in, but I want to be there to raise my kids and get to experience their milestones and joys and everything from the lows to the in betweens! Thanks so much for the video! Such great information on an important decision!
That was great encouragement you gave to all the moms out there! Keep it up and God bless your efforts of reaching out to encourage others!
If you have a husband that is willing to have you stay home, consider yourself blessed. If your husband doesn't see the value or you have a certain amount of the household expenses you are responsible for, cut down as much as you can and ask God to help you find a way to be home as much as you can, if that's your desire.
Thanks for the advice to all my subscribers!
I became a SAHM 7 weeks ago when our son was born. I found the transition so hard because I am a FTM as well. Some days I can't help but feel guilty for not using my two and a half (still working on my M.Sc. part time) university degrees and putting so much pressure on my husband to provide for us, even though he is totally on board. It is hard. But it's great to know that I am not the only one struggling with this. So I guess I just wanted to say thank you - keep up the good work!
Very good blog. My boys are grown (23, 19 and 19) and I have been both a working mom and stay at home mom. I taught for 10 years, 7 as we hoped for a child and 4 more since I had my mom as a babysitter. After the twins were born I stayed home for 5 years. I started subbing when the twins went back to school. When they were in 5th grade I was able to re-enter teaching with a 3 day a week job at the boys school.
Thank you for this video. I just became a stay at home mom after teaching Kindergarten for 6 years. 😊 I now have my own Kindergartener and am homeschooling her. That is helping fulfill my teacher needs! ☕️
Such good advice here! I am a Grandma now, and take care of my 2 1/2 year old grandson on Tuesdays and Thursdays. When my kids were young, and I was working, I desperately needed a break, here and there. Once a year, my hubby kept the kids for the weekend, while I went off on my own weekend. I really needed that! I wouldn't go far, just maybe to somewhere I wanted to explore or shop in. Usually reevaluated my life and set some goals for myself. It was just nice, and I was lonely for my family afterwards. Something to consider!
This is a great idea for any burnt out moms out there!
As a single mom currently, being able to work full time as a caregiver to mentally and physically challenged individuals has been a blessing because I work from home and am able to be there for my son also full time. It definitely makes it hard to spend time with friends though outside of church. Nothing replaces being a mom for sure.
I've been telling everyone who cares to listen that I want to home school since I am a stay at home Mom. My brother bought me a book on home schooling for my birthday this August. The book is called 50 Veteran Homeschoolers Share... Things We Wish We'd Known. Compiled and Edited by Bill & Diana Waring. I have yet to read it since I've been dealing with my Mom's heart surgery. I'll let you know what I think of the book after I've read it. I can relate a little to what you said about feeling useless as a stay at home Mom. I have a bachelors degree in EET and I should be able to bring in a lot of money each year and I do feel slightly bad that I don't bring in a paycheck, but I also feel like this is my one and only chance to be a Mom (because of my age) and I don't trust day cares and don't have the money for them anyway and unfortunately there is no way I can leave Johanna with family or friends for the day to go to work since they are either busy working or are not in the best of health. Anyway. I appreciate you and that you made this channel. You make me feel calm and inspired.
Thank you for posting this. It was very helpful.
I'm a stay at home mom. I have tried to work outside the home but I don't think that was my calling.
Me too. I went to college, but I barely completed an associates degree because I couldn't make up my mind. I tried to transfer thrice to different 4 year universities, but it never fit. I've had a few odd jobs. I get to work for myself (in a way) as a SAHM. My husband has his own business. We don't have a set schedule like most others. Our routines are adaptable. It's great.
i am a 55 yr old mother of 10 children, ranging in age from 37 down to 8yrs. i gave birth to, nursed and homeschooled them all. and i can confirm this is the most rewarding life i could ever have asked for. it has not been all rosie, but even the tough times were for my good. i am grateful that i was able to be a stay at home mom. i have never lived in a new house, we have never had a new car, ect. but the price has been worth it a thousand times. i had one chance to pour my life into 10 little souls. i know i have a mansion over the hilltop and i can wait for that. i will never regret staying at home.
What an encouraging comment for all of us young moms to read.
I love being a stay at home mom and homeschooling! I’ve been doing it for almost 9 years! My paycheck paid daycare and half of a car payment. So once that car was paid for, I came home and kept my children at home.
I’m a stay at home Mom of 4 kids. I have been since my oldest was born, coming up on 14 years ago!! I struggled greatly at the beginning. I am an extrovert too, and hated being on my own. I also had some baby blues. That didn’t help! I spent a lot of time at my parents’ house the first few years. My husband worked shift work, so I needed to get out of the house many days so he could sleep.
I’ve realized that being a Mon is a Journey. We all learn as we go. I am much more content now than I was 14 years ago. But now I’m in the position of having my youngest in school, and it’s a whole new world of trying to figure out what to do with my time again.
I stayed at home until my son was 1 and then worked parttime. He is 4 now and even though i am not a stay at home mom in the full sense I really like the extra time I got with him. I agree with everything you said! Great tips!
I'm an extrovert and it was a struggle to transition to staying at home, but we go out to meet up with other people and I just socialize and friendly with parents at the park and such.
Loved this video!! Great perspective! It’s been an adjustment for me over the years!
Yes, it's not an overnight thing!
Stay at home wife, we don’t have children. But these tips were even applicable for the stay at home wife. Thank you so much! Blessings on your day 💕
I am, too! I feel like there are very few of us, these days!
Me too! I've always been a stay at home wife. I didn't think there were any of us left. Wonderful!
Very good advice!! We need to hear this in today’s world. I wish I had someone tell me this advice when I was young and raising kids.
Hello I have a beautiful daughter and two wonderful grandsons this April I retired 3 years ago and loving it I work at our church once a week I make quilts with another group of ladies we put them in a suitcase that quilts go to Africa
love love love this video!!!! you definitly make being a stay at home mom seem fun (in a way) lol
It definitely can be. If I can learn to love it, anyone can!
Your last tip is 100%!!!!
Hi Megan - Good advice! Eventhough I don't have children, I always enjoy your vlog! Thanks for sharing. God bless. 💕
I'm a stay at home mom and it was so hard to transition from working to staying home but it was harder and more expensive working than staying home. As silly as that may sound. Day care, eating out (because i was too tired to even cook) etc.
I want to stay at home so bad. Thank you for this video :) you did a really awesome job, of sharing! Hoping that God makes it financially possible for me to raise my babies at home, and for my fear of depending 100% financially on my husband to disappear ❤️
Bryson Caskey There are safety nets for housewives, including savings, life insurance on husbands, and relatives who would take you in if necessary.
Society teaches that you can’t depend on your husband to support you financially because if anything happens to him you’ll be left penniless and destitute with no ability to support yourself. 🙄 It’s not true.
Thank you for this video ❤️ I am a second grade teacher but plan to stay at home with my 2 kids once our school year ends. I have a 2.5 year old boy and a 6 month old girl. I get anxious thinking about how I’m going to cope. I know I’m very privileged though and I’m also excited for the opportunity.
I taught second grade for 5 years. Such a fun age!
After being told we couldn’t have children, and our miracle baby arrived when I was 38, I was blessed to have already being working at home. I worked way less and we made sacrifices but wouldn’t have it any other way to raise her. Sandy. By the way, we’re from Solanco!
Congrats! So glad you have a baby in your arms!
I tried doing the SAHM thing when I was a young mom. I went stir crazy and went back to work after a year. Now, because of situations beyond my control, I'm a housewife. My kids are all grown and out of the house. I love being home now. I also have a new granddaughter, so now I am available for her. Also, my DIL is a SAHM. She is really good about connecting with friends and doing social things with the baby.
Yes, there definitely is pros and cons to both lifestyles! So glad you can be there for your grandbaby!
Great video! It is a sacrifice and honor but totally well worth it!
You young now but will you go back teaching later on?
Me myself I am not a mom and never will be. I never finded that kind of guy that I could consider to make babies with. But I have my fur baby a beautiful and so loveable cat.
Maybe you wonder why I watch your videos sins I don't have human babies. I watch your videos because you are so uplifting person. You shine that kind of light in you. Thank you for sharing your uplifting energy with others!
Paula
I think I watch this video like 3 times already!!! Your message it’s great and I totally needed to hear ir
WOW!! I appreciate it! Thanks for not keeping this kind comment to yourself! Made my day!
I’m going on round 2 listening so very encouraging.
I’ve been a homemaker for 9 years now. (8 and a half as a stay at home mom). I’m not sure I really ever transitioned. I LOVE being home with the kids, but it’s the housework I’m having trouble with. I can’t seem to get the house running smooth. I’ve never had anyone to show me how to run a home.
I liked your examples of moms using their own interests and talents. I’m the mom who likes playing tag in the backyard!
Oh dear! Well I know even for those of us who have had a mom that modeled how to run a home, we still have to find what works for us. Don't be afraid to change things up frequently to you figure out what works for you!
The hardest part was the transition working fulltime for 15 years to stay at home mom. I did make a check list of things to do around the house.
Very well said megan💕
Lonely moms who want to make a friend. Where y’all at?
I’m a housewife and I loved it.I am very blessed to have a wonderful husband that provided for me. Unfortunately we don’t have kids.(our 3 babies is in haven with our God)
But we have three cats. I really appreciated my husband he work so hard so I can stay home. Thank you for sharing your experience I really enjoy watching your videos may the Lord bless you and your beautiful family family.
How incredibly hard! I am so sorry. You seem to have a beautiful outlook on life, even with the struggles you've faced. May you feel His presence this week!
Thank you Megan. The Lord is good . The Lord gives and take away blessed be His name. It’s hard not to have my babies with me but I know one day I will see them again.
We are catholic and when we get married we are technically supposed to accept children whenever they come. So right from the start of our marriage we only relied on my husband’s income because I wanted to be able to stay home. My job didn’t have good hours for family. And it worked out well.
You are so wise!
Great topic and video 🌸
I need to know how to keep your patience when being a SAHM. Because I’m pregnant and cranky and my 4 year old never stops moving ever.
We are on a fertility journey and I had to quit my job coz I work a highly demanding job that it stressed me, quitting was difficult coz I've been working full time for 12 years! it's not something I wanted to do at first but now, it's great that I could take care of my husband and actually cook for him 😂 small things I could do to be a good wife until we get our little ones.
I pray that you will have a little bundle of joy to hold in your arms soon!
I'm stay at home mom with 3 boys ages 5 ,3 and 1, and I'm enjoying it 😊 it's the best job you can have! Just think of the role God gave us, we are to be help meets to our husbands and keepers of our home! God bless
Your videos are amazing and so original! Great info!!
SO glad you've heard something new. That's one thing I try to work towards-- bringing something new and authentic to the table. Not all the generic, run-of-the-mill stuff!
This is such a good topic. Thank you for sharing your advice.
Thanks! I see you have a channel too! I'll have to check it out!
Thank you for the encouragement!
I am 55 years old and was an unclaimed blessing till age 40 when I married a wonderful guy that I had met 20 years before in Bible School.We tried for a baby to no avail.I longed to be a Mom.I am just saying God gave me 13 years teaching and then 17 years working with non verbal autistic children.I also have 11 nieces/nephews who are now having babies.Be thankful...I was not always and God really had to move in my heart ...
I hadn't planned on being a stay at home mom, but now I always say that being a stay at home mom is the best job I never knew I wanted. 😂
SAME!
Good words!❤❤
I LOVE the “overpaid nanny” thought. Thinking about makes me more excited to be a stay at home mom. I struggle with not making money for our family, but hoping my UA-cam channel will eventually be able to help us out! Love your channel momma!
I hope you will be able to be a stay at home mom. Raising your children is one of the most important jobs you will ever undertake. I just subscribed to your channel.
Mossy Oak Mom awe thank you! I do stay at home now, I just hope I’ll be able to make a little something on the side or my hubby gets a small raise so we won’t have to worry about money as much. But it’s all in God’s hands.
That is my goal at some point too Maggie! I am currently teaching (extremely part time) but when my next baby arrives, even that is going to go away!
What is your channel?
Loveneverfails 1cor13 you can find it by clicking on my little circle picture 😉
Very good video and tips! It can be difficult to give up Independence!
I'm a stay-at-home mom I raised my 12 year old son until he went to school and I have a 14 month old daughter and I'm 6 weeks pregnant with another baby and I plan to stay at home for both of them and I plan to homeschool my daughter and the baby I'm pregnant with now
Great information ℹ️ 🤓
Thank you for this video, I am also new to being a stay at home mom, just about 9 month into a job, as you mentioned, I have many days that I just don't feel getting out of bed
Fantastic words.....
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You mentioned a homeschool co-op. I’m curious, what curriculum do you use? I have Mennonite family who have used curriculum from a Mennonite site (spacing on the name). I’m pregnant with our first successful pregnancy, and have been considering homeschooling when baby is old enough. I love teaching but want to work from home to help make a little extra money for our family. I live in Oregon and have heard of some who use Classical Connections, but haven’t heard of others. Thank you for your videos!!
I'm sorry, I can't really help you out. I just make the art and volleyball stuff up as I go!
I think what you may have heard of is Classical Conversations. 🙂 I know of a few who uses CC. It's a bit expensive so we never looked into using it. I homeschool our 2 oldest (of our 4) and use My Father's World. I absolutely love that it's Bible based and I can teach core subjects to all of my children. Check them out at mfwbooks.com. Another good option (we use their math) is MasterBooks.com which is also Bible based.
Congratulations on your pregnancy and have a blessed day!
Mum of 10
Megan you are such a beautiful woman! ❤
Blessings
I have 2 under 2 and im wishing i could stay at home!
I'm going through this right now and it's been way harder then I thought it would be.
Awww, yes I think it"s hard for everyone in different ways!
good word!
I notice that you keep turning your head a lot when you talk. You’re very pretty. I’m a stay at home mom too! Quick question; did you grow up living the mennonite life or became one through marriage?
I want to be a stay at home mom and maybe work part time. We will see how God provide!
I want to become a stay at home mom. Until then I am a stay at home wife.
Damn guys, what am i doing here! this a crazy,, all the commenters here below are women, this video was made for moms, I am a man and still single :"|
but i think that all genders on the planet could benefit from these value advices, Lol ^^
and you are so beautiful mom, as well! ^=^
We can't afford to have me stay at home. And we already don't do anything/spend money. So I don't know how people do it.
Hey Megan. I'm heading to Gordonville this weekend and was wondering if you could let me know the best thrift shops in your area? Much appreciated. Thank you
Oh my, my favorite is Fashion Cents in Strasburg. Little Bo-tique is another one. Also there is a bin Goodwill near by. If you want to drive in toward Lancaster there is a Community Aid, Salvation Army, and Plato's Closet. Plato's Closet is not as cheap. There is also an MCC Thrift Store in New Holland, but that's in the other direction.
Thank you. How close are you to gordonvillie?
Just a couple miles!
Megan Fox Unlocked maybe I’ll see you at the mud sale 😊
I have been a SAHM for almost five years. 🙂
We can't afford daycare and don't have family help. I just started working evenings for about two and half-three hours in the evening.
Wow, what job has a shift like that? That is a huge blessing to be able to just do a couple hours here and there. Not a lot of jobs like that out there!
@@MeganFoxUnlocked I do commercial cleaning. One account is a treatment center I clean two and half hours Mon-Fri day. Another account I clean Mon, We'd, and Fridays for an hour.
The pay is not top dollar but I am beyond thankful. 🙂
Did you go to a Mennonite college? Are there many in the U.S.?