Hello, My name is Maya, and I have a 5mth baby girl... And I've been a stay at home mom up till now... I'm going to be going back to work by February. And my fiance is going to be a stay at home dad. And I was wondering if any of you guys out there have been a stay at home dad before? And I was wondering how your experiences were? And how your perspectives changed (if at all)? I have no idea if this makes sense... So for example: I wanted my fiance to be a stay at home dad, because I wanted him to understand me more and what it's like being a stay at home mom. You know? Kind of understand what it's like through my own perspective... And also I thought it would be a good experience for him, and he'd be able to see our baby girl (Sophia) grow and try new things etc and not miss out so much on her first few years as a baby? Because babies grow up so fast... So basically, How was your experiance? Has it at all changed your own outlook on parenting and how? Do you better understand what it's like for the female to be a stay at home mom? Sorry for all the rambling... I'm just making sure you can understand what I'm trying to say...? I understand if you're very confused. Please, all comments are welcome and greatly appreciated.
There are a couple of factors to consider. If you are breast feeding, it can be a nightmare for a guy. Even with a bottle. My daughter is 22 months now and the first year was rough. Mom shoved the boob in her mouth whenever she cried. So, when I had her alone, with no boob, it was rough. She is with me daily now and I actually spend more time with her than her mom and we have really bonded. On the downside, she doesn't listen to mom at all.
aahhh... Well, I'm not breastfeeding... So at least it'll be a bit easier on my fiance as far as feeding goes.
It's a great idea. It will give him a better perspective of what you go through in a 'normal' day. I'm in a career that puts me at home more than my wife so I've taken on doing most of the stuff around the house. I hadn't realized how much work it is.
If he has the right attitude it should be a good experience for all. I was a full-time Mr. Mom to my two sons, now 20 and 21, and found it to be a whole new world. My wife was full-time busy pursuing her career so I had very little help. It was the hardest job that I've ever done, but the most rewarding by far. Good luck!
my dad has been a stay at home dad for most of my life. That's because he is a retired Police officer. Although i wish he had a job so that i would have the house to myself sometimes. Then again, I'm 17.
