https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:12:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahm-to-wohm#post-2221969 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:03:09 +0000 Dandelion 2221969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just made thus switch. I work early hours (6-12), so it's been Ann easy transition. DH works from home, so he parents while I work and then vice versa. I'm home in time to nurse M for his afternoon nap. AND I'm loving the extra income. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahm-to-wohm#post-2221948 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:49:53 +0000 petunia354 2221948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have any advice but I'm excited for you! You've done a fantastic job with your kids and I'm excited for you to do something that will make you feel happy and fulfilled! Not that you didn't feel that way as a SAHM but I think this will be different. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahm-to-wohm#post-2221944 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:47:30 +0000 HLK208 2221944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: that makes sense - I'm glad you found a good daycare!<br /> And thanks! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahm-to-wohm#post-2221928 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:31:23 +0000 sunny 2221928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HLK208: It was mostly because LO was so young (4.5 months) and I was pumping and having a hard time producing enough milk. I also hated our childcare situation (MIL at the time) and I didn't have a great daycare lined up because I was waitlisted at my 1st choice and wasn't really thrilled with the other choices. I started LO in her daycare (a new one) at 16 months for 3 days a week while I did my job search and she did great. She loves this daycare and I am happy with my job so life is good. I think the only thing that would make my situation better is if I could work 4 days instead of 5. :-)</p> <p>Good luck!!! :) :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahm-to-wohm#post-2221850 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:37:24 +0000 HLK208 2221850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: do you think you were miserable because she was younger or because of your work place? I'm hoping since my kids are a little older (well, my youngest is almost one) that it might be easier than if I had made the transition sooner. </p> <p>@coopsmama: not yet! I'll most likely be working in a few months though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahm-to-wohm#post-2221797 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:07:50 +0000 catomd00 2221797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never stayed home full time, but I went from pt wohm to full time wohm. It was definitely a transition! Mostly in not having the extra time to get things done around the house. I really think pt wohm is a great balance of you're wanting to work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahm-to-wohm#post-2221779 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 13:57:57 +0000 coopsmama 2221779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did you get a job?? I must've missed that! Exciting stuff. :) I can't contribute to this thread but do hope everything falls into place beautifully for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahm-to-wohm#post-2221765 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 13:53:44 +0000 looch 2221765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think as with anything, there is an adjustment period. I gave myself 3 months when I returned to work. If it wasn't manageable and we weren't able to get into a good routine, I was going to give my notice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahm-to-wohm#post-2221745 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 13:37:51 +0000 sunny 2221745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was a miserable WOHM for 6 weeks, then happy SAHM, then back to happy WOHM. I feel really good about our arrangement now. :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahm-to-wohm#post-2221731 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 13:28:01 +0000 lady grey 2221731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I worked two days per week from when LO was 4mo-18mo. For the last 6 months I've been a SAHM, since we moved to a new town. I am looking for another very part time job again now...</p> <p>When I was working two days out of the house I never really felt excited to go to work, *but* I always felt good after work. I felt refreshed, accomplished and so happy to see LO again. Two days per week seems like a good balance for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahm-to-wohm#post-2221694 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:49:12 +0000 Mae 2221694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following! Been SAH since my LO was born and seriously job hunting now. I did a daycare tour last week and freaked-the-f-out thinking about actually leaving LO there. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahm-to-wohm#post-2221667 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:30:07 +0000 Silva 2221667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Give it time. I gave myself 6 months. The first two were awful, but I kept telling myself "if I get to 6 months and it's still like this, I can quit."<br /> I got to six months and it was better, so I kept going. After 10 months back, I was struggling so I left one part time job that required me to work 3 days a week in favor of one that is 1 or 2 days a week, and felt instantly better.</p> <p>I do like having the balance of being able to be home, but also able to work on my career. I'm lucky to have a job that allows that.</p> <p>Each transition has been cake for my daughter, but she is way more easy going than me!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahm-to-wohm#post-2221661 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:22:20 +0000 BandDmommy 2221661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went from WOHM to SAHM to now WAHM. Each required adjustment but was the right thing to do at the time. Good luck! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahm-to-wohm#post-2221656 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:14:33 +0000 winniebee 2221656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went from a WOHM to a SAHM and now I'm transitioning to a part time WAHM. Each transition has been daunting but my feeling is once you are over the initial hump it's fine! Good luck!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahm-to-wohm#post-2221641 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:02:07 +0000 HLK208 2221641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How was the transition? Was it hard on you/SO/LO's? I've been a SAHM for nearly 6 years...honestly, I think I will be a lot happier working part time and contributing to our finances but part of me is heartbroken. SAH is all I've known while being a parent. </p> <p>What was your experience? </p>