I am getting the impression here that being a SAHM is sort of looked down on, maybe that's too strong....maybe just not expected?? I'm not sure yet. But I feel like I have to justify it when people ask me and I really was not expecting this!! I never thought people would have this opinion. In my family all the mum's are SAHM's, I don't think we have any working mum's, so it was just normal to me iykwim??

I find it odd if I'm out with DD and people ask 'and what do you do??' like it's expected I do something else, being a mum isn't enough. I am sort of the other way around and expect that everyone's a SAHM, LOL, until they tell me otherwise. I guess just because that's what's normal for me and in my family. Although I obviously know there are lots of working mum's out there too.

So then when I say I'm a mum they look at me blankly like they're waiting for me to elaborate and when I don't I get 'and when are you going back to work?' and I say 'when I'm finished having kids', and then they seem to feel the need to ask about what I used to do and suggest I could do some part-time work between babies etc etc. Umm....don't remember saying I had a problem with it actually??

Kinda just makes me feel a bit crap!! Since when is being a SAHM not enough?? It's enough for me and I'm so proud to do it!! It's not like I'm doing it bc I don't have anything else to do. I have a masters degree and am qualified for a great job if I wanted it but I much prefer this one, and see it as the most important thing at this stage of my life. Being a SAHM isn't easy!! It's one of the hardest jobs on earth and the most important!! I'm so glad I am able to do it. But I don't need to convince you guys of that I'm sure.

So what is the deal???? Why do people think being a SAHM isn't enough?? I actually had someone say a comment to me (although it was about someone else) that 'having a baby isn't an achievement', ummmmmm......wrong audience buddy!!!!!!!!

I've also read threads on here about working mum's getting a hard time too. So we just can't get a break can we!! No matter what we do. Back off people!!

What have been your experiences??