$AHM: Surviving as a SAHM

This post was written by Adeline Oon, The Accidental Mom Blogger, as part of the $AHM Linky party started by Sarah Lee-Wong of The Playful Parents.

***

I was never prepared to be a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM).

Prior to my staying home, I was enjoying my 5 years working as a personal assistant to a CEO with an offshore bank. The pay was good and perks even better than I ever imagined. But a change in the course of my career made me decide to be a temporary SAHM until my baby turns 18 months of age - old enough for me to send him to childcare. "ONLY for a short period", I told my husband. 6 months later and another baby on the way, we decided I could stay put on my role as a SAHM. Albeit tough to rely on just one income.

(Please click image for full post)