UrbanBaby

06.09.08, 18:32 PM General Topics
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SAHM who feel the need to defend their choices by asking anyone who works outside the home why they chose to bring a child into the world only to have someone else raise it, don't get it. When I WOH I was still heavily invested in my children's upbringing. Now that I'm home, I'm frankly not as good a mother IMO. There's more quantity time but less quality, I think. Anyone who truly thinks that any mother - wherever she is during the day - isn't still a mother is just clueless. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.09.08, 06:32 PM Flag

Dear UrbanBaby community,

Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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Thanks so much,

UrbanBaby Support

I find the quality/quantity thing to be an issue too. I can't tell which is better for DC. But I do know that overall I'm happier at home right now, so I hope it's working for DC too. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:33 PM Flag

i woh with ds#1 until he was about 3. now i sah. you're right about quantity vs. quality, but i see just how much i missed when i was working. the quantity time matters just as much - just ask the kids i see lined up for the bus to after-care until 6 or 7 when i'm picking up my son at 2 [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:35 PM Flag

NP: I'm a mom who has no choice but to work FT and my kids love the afterschool program. Are you thinking the poor waifs you see lined up for it are somehow hating it? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:46 PM Flag

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General Topics 06.09.08, 06:56 PM Flag