https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 00:21:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freelance-writing#post-2710187 Tue, 14 Mar 2017 12:22:24 +0000 LindsayLou 2710187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: I'd be very interested in some resources as well! Thank you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freelance-writing#post-2707204 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 04:19:00 +0000 Mrs. Seashell 2707204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jedeve: thank you! I will definitely head over there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freelance-writing#post-2707191 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 01:02:52 +0000 jedeve 2707191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Seashell: I'm a freelance writer. Very part time, just a few articles a week and I write for my former employer a bit. Check out Beyond Your Blog. It's s great website to get started! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freelance-writing#post-2707181 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 23:38:17 +0000 Mrs. Seashell 2707181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: perfect, thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freelance-writing#post-2707075 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 17:01:12 +0000 knittylady 2707075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: I would be very interested as well if you don't mind! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freelance-writing#post-2707058 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:25:33 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 2707058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Seashell: I have to run now but if I don't wall you within a day or so, remind me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freelance-writing#post-2707049 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:09:09 +0000 Mrs. Seashell 2707049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: I would love to get some more information!! If you have places to job hunt or groups I can join, I'm all ears! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freelance-writing#post-2707048 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:08:12 +0000 Mrs. Seashell 2707048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sunshine: this is great! I love having some resources, I'll look into both of those! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freelance-writing#post-2706702 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 22:28:13 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 2706702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been freelancing for awhile and make a decent income doing it. The best advice I can give you is to focus on a specific niche -- it's very hard to be a freelance generalist. One obvious direction would be parenting writing; I actually turned experience writing here into a niche reviewing baby/kid products, which broadened into consumer products in general, then personal finance.</p> <p>Feel free to wall me if you want; I can rattle off some places to look for gigs and maybe get you into a couple of FB groups that might be helpful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freelance-writing#post-2706695 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 21:56:39 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2706695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I dabbled for a short while. I had to stop because I didn't "need" the income and was attempting to do it with no childcare and while I was (am) battling some major health issues. Elna Cain has a few free email courses. As does Jorden Roper of Writers Revolt. I got a few good ghostwriting jobs on problogger but ghostwriting isn't great for advancement. I guess none of this is real advice, just resources. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freelance-writing#post-2706601 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:38:21 +0000 Mrs. Seashell 2706601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been blogging for about 5 years now off and on and have been writing here for about 8 months. I'm looking to get into more paid blogging/freelance writing gigs and am so very very overwhelmed with where to start. Anyone have any advice or a direction to take? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/returning-to-work-share-your-advice-tips#post-2556705 Thu, 26 May 2016 05:02:40 +0000 Kemma 2556705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: yep! Last week I was a bit of a blithering mess but I've now got my childcare sorted so I'm feeling calmer! I wasn't actually sure I wanted to go back but the job pays well and it's part time and not an opportunity I'm likely to be offered again. The plan is to go to work then start trying for another baby in the new year...</p> <p>@JoyfulKiwi: @looch: @MamaCate: @catlady: thanks for all the good advice! Fortunately I'm only working three days a week (twenty hours plus commute) so hopefully it'll be a nice balance and not too stressful for us all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/returning-to-work-share-your-advice-tips#post-2556036 Wed, 25 May 2016 09:47:47 +0000 catlady 2556036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You've gotten some good advice about prepping, etc. Logistically, yes, definitely try to make it as easy on yourself as possible. One other thing to consider is the emotional aspect. When I got back to work, I was overwhelmed with guilt for awhile. I felt guilty for leaving LO, guilty for actually enjoying my job instead of wanting to be with LO, guilty that my DH had taken on so many responsibilities, guilty that I wasn't immediately as good at my job as I was pre-LO (i.e. when I was actually getting sleep), and on and on. Mine eventually went away after a month or so and ever since, I've been really happy about being a working parent and I see it only as a positive thing. But take care of yourself if you have negative feelings at first and try to not get too caught up in them. For me that part was almost harder than the logistical stuff (since I had planned for that aspect).</p> <p>Best of luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/returning-to-work-share-your-advice-tips#post-2556030 Wed, 25 May 2016 09:40:35 +0000 MamaCate 2556030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can do it! I think the night before prep has been key for me and meal planning helps a ton too.</p> <p>I think it takes a while to find your new normal so whatever you can do to ease that transition is helpful. So planning for a night when you pick up dinner out, or pizza Fridays to celebrate surviving the week, etc., are worth it!</p> <p>Just be gentle with yourself and your family during this transition--good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/returning-to-work-share-your-advice-tips#post-2555943 Wed, 25 May 2016 06:41:38 +0000 looch 2555943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Give yourself a good, long time to make the call that things are good. I took two years off and it took a good three months before we got our routine down. I had not expected it to take so long and require so much tweaking, truth be told.</p> <p>I also pick out my clothes for the next week on Sunday, down to the tights, shoes, tank top, etc. I just don't have the time or mental space to deal with those things during the mornings.</p> <p>I invested in a great haircut...sounds silly, but it's such a time saver and I know my hair at least looks good. I get regular trims.</p> <p>Best of luck!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/returning-to-work-share-your-advice-tips#post-2555913 Wed, 25 May 2016 01:48:40 +0000 Cherrybee 2555913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow! Good luck! How are you feeling about it? </p> <p>I second the above - get everything ready the night before. Plan activities for the kids to do while you're getting ready (we have a TV in our room to keep her out of trouble). Pl an to leave the house half hour earlier than you actually need to! </p> <p>Good luck :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/returning-to-work-share-your-advice-tips#post-2555878 Tue, 24 May 2016 22:14:30 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 2555878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With 2 kids, I've found being all prepped the night before is my saving grace. Kids bags are packed, my lunch is made &amp; in the fridge, coffee is pre-made &amp; just waiting for creamer, clothes are laid out, etc.<br /> I started using a white board each evening with a space for each family member and "home" category. I write down everything that needs to be done before leaving the next morning and any special events (like "diaper laundry" or "work late"). It helps me keep from forgetting anything.<br /> I also make breakfast muffins on Sundays which makes mornings quicker. Basically, I'll do anything I can beforehand in order to sleep 5 more minutes!</p> <p>Good luck and congratulations on your new adventure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/returning-to-work-share-your-advice-tips#post-2555876 Tue, 24 May 2016 22:04:29 +0000 Kemma 2555876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, after almost four years of being a SAHM I'm going back to work on Monday and I'd love it if you could spam me with your best advice and tips for making life easier!</p> <p>Aaaaaand go! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wahmsahm-with-2-kids#post-2478514 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 13:23:58 +0000 fussygal 2478514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I WAH FT (not self-employed though) and our current situation right now with one LO is that my mom or MIL (we also had a PT nanny at one time) comes over and watch her while I work. It works out really well for us, but I know not everyone has the luxury to retired parents to help! </p> <p>We have #2 coming in a few weeks and I'm not 100% sure what care will look like when I'm back from maternity leave, but I think we'll likely rely heavily on family helping, but we're also thinking about a PT daycare for our oldest and/or a nanny to come a few times a week, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wahmsahm-with-2-kids#post-2478512 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 13:22:22 +0000 skipra 2478512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Glitter: a lot of people around us will us teenagers as mother's helper. They can go to your house after school and you will be home for emergencies. Just someone to help keep the LOs occupied.</p> <p>@Mrs. Sketchbook: how old is your younger LO? In some ways mine was an easier baby but when he became more aware it was all mama all the time. Plus he gets into way more trouble so if he's not whining to be picked up he is probably climbing on the table with a knife or something! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wahmsahm-with-2-kids#post-2478482 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:59:54 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2478482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm at home with my three right now and we're interviewing a part time nanny to give me a hand a couple times per week. I seriously never thought I'd be a SAHM with a nanny.<br /> We're doing it mostly for household help so I can focus on the kids while she helps with chores and food prep.<br /> I'll be doing some part time work starting in a month and cannot imagine doing it at home without some childcare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wahmsahm-with-2-kids#post-2478465 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:44:06 +0000 Glitter 2478465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sketchbook: Yes. My husband helps a lot but also works a lot. Doesn't get home before 8pm on most evenings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wahmsahm-with-2-kids#post-2478463 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:41:45 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 2478463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skipra: this is funny, in my friend group we all seem to marvel at the opposite-- our seconds are so much more self sufficient! However my first is still shaken by being a new brother and is also three so he sucks up the emotional energy in the house right now. Poor second!</p> <p>To the OP, do you have a partner? If so, that helps. My husband took on more chores after my second was born and he lets me leave at night to work or hole up in our room to do work while he does bedtime with both kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wahmsahm-with-2-kids#post-2478413 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:00:26 +0000 Glitter 2478413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skipra: I wish we had all those options, but unfortunately mother's helper and similar programs do not exist here, and I know no one personally who is available. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wahmsahm-with-2-kids#post-2478411 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 11:59:40 +0000 Glitter 2478411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FancyGem: None of the daycare options are home-based and I so enjoy having DS home with me! Maybe if we hire someone to take on more hours with the retail store, I can free up some time of my own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wahmsahm-with-2-kids#post-2478358 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 11:11:13 +0000 FancyGem 2478358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Glitter: It didn't take long. Some kids in his class were either full time, drop in, or a few days per week. We found that one day a week wasn't enough, but 2 days are fine. He loves it there. Are there any good home based daycares near you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wahmsahm-with-2-kids#post-2478009 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 07:12:40 +0000 skipra 2478009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Glitter: I think you are lucky how your LO is rather independent. I know it is not the case for everyone but my friends and I have noticed a common thing for us is that our second born kids are much clingier and needier than our first. I SAH with mine and couldn't imagine really having to get work done during the day. I guess it's possible during naps but it takes a while to consistently get them on the same schedule. Maybe something like a mother's helper could come to you after school so that combined with any double nap you could work? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wahmsahm-with-2-kids#post-2477975 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 02:34:28 +0000 lamariniere 2477975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am self-employed and WAH. There is no way that I can work with my two kids at home. My job requires a high level of concentration, I usually can't even listen to music while I work, so they go to full time daycare. I also have to meet very strict deadlines, which is impossible without childcare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wahmsahm-with-2-kids#post-2477905 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 22:09:07 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 2477905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Glitter: I definitely choose the easiest classes...register for more than I need and then compare syllabi to make sure I'm not overloaded at any point. When my older was at school I'd devote 2 hours a day 3x a week to school or work (I teach English at a community college), then Sunday night to work or school, and some evenings as necessary. Now I'm not working and have both kids at home. I go out Thursday night to Starbucks and do classwork, and do work Sunday nights. That usually gives me time to do the readings (Thursday) and do the assignments (Sunday). Later in the semester when I have projects I'll have to devote more time. Right now my kids' nap schedules are opposite so daytime work almost never happens, plus I can't focus anyway. My work ethic has definitely slipped in comparison to how I was in my first year, when I was pregnant with my now 10 month old. I obsessed a lot more when I had more time. These days, I tend to give school a certain amount of time and am happy with my efforts, even if my grade isn't as high as it could be. This is also my second master's so I feel a little more comfortable prioritizing and not making every assignment equally important in my mind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wahmsahm-with-2-kids#post-2477895 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 21:51:32 +0000 mrsjyw 2477895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom watches our kids and ds1 goes to school part time three half days a week. Even then I find myself torn in two between working and moming. I often work at nights and wknds as it's hard to fully work during the day. </p>