https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:59:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-for-work#post-2889549 Sun, 30 Jun 2019 19:35:57 +0000 maddyz 2889549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I travel for a week + a few times a week and also work weeks of 14 - 16 hour days with some frequency. It's had but at handle and Dh is amazing with the kids when I am away... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-for-work#post-2889547 Sun, 30 Jun 2019 17:23:09 +0000 Ajsmommy 2889547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I travel over night approx 4-5 times a year. Not that often. My kids are 5 and 2.5. The last few times my kids have missed me but dh does a sleep over in our bed. So they all sleep together and they love it! Ha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-for-work#post-2889418 Fri, 28 Jun 2019 20:38:19 +0000 Becky 2889418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the positive feedback! I think the interview went well so I’m crossing my fingers I get to put some of your tips to practice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-for-work#post-2889417 Fri, 28 Jun 2019 20:27:20 +0000 delight 2889417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I commute every day to work to different locations and stay overnight twice a month when I’m furthest from home. I’ve been doing it since DD was 1, and now she is 6 and DS is 2. Honestly, I find it amazing. It’s a quiet time to myself to get caught up on sleep, work and enjoy some much needed “me time”. The first time I did it, I FaceTimed DD and that was a disaster. She got so sad and it was hard for her to go to sleep. Now I never call or FT and things go much smoother. The kids are super used to it now and we are fortunate to have Grandmas who help out DH with school pick ups and daycare drop offs when needed. It’s just become routine in our house that I am away every other Thursday and now it’s really no big deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-for-work#post-2889400 Fri, 28 Jun 2019 15:46:36 +0000 PurplePeony 2889400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also travel on average 6 times a year for 2-6 days at a time. This year, I ended up with 2 week-long trips and one 3-day trip over 4 weeks in April-May, which was unusual, but it was fine. DH also travels for work on occasion, so it pretty much evens out between us. It was tougher when DD was little and I was breastfeeding, since I had to deal with pumping and milk storage/transport (and was the only silver lining to having a pretty bad oversupply issue, since I always had plenty stashed for when I was away). Now, the most stressful parts are 1) making DH’s travel doesn’t overlap with mine, and 2) lining up babysitters, since DH works certain evenings. Otherwise, we try to Skype most evenings and DD usually worms some extra treats out of DH when I’m gone, and it’s fine.</p> <p>I actually disagree with Bluebonnet on driving vs. flying. If the drive is 5 hours or less, I’ll do that any day over dealing with airports and airlines. For that distance, I find flying doesn’t save any time in the end and I don’t get that tired driving but find flying pretty exhausting. I’ve also had so many cancelled or delayed flights that I prefer to be on my own timeline rather than theirs, especially for time-sensitive things. But I think that boils down to personal preference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-for-work#post-2889383 Fri, 28 Jun 2019 14:09:09 +0000 wrkbrk 2889383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Becky: I travel 1-2 times a month for 1-2 nights at a time. It’s not the most fun but my son is absolutely fine with his other mom! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-for-work#post-2889382 Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:57:47 +0000 Bluebonnet 2889382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LOs are 7 and 5 and for the past 5 years I've mostly worked at home, but have traveled occasionally.</p> <p>My kids have no problems when I travel., unless I'm gone for more than a week (12 day international trip, etc). My parents help out when I 'm traveling and spoil my kids, and DH feeds them more pizza and chicken nuggets than usual, but otherwise their routine is kept consistent. </p> <p>I love business trips. DH (and my kids) appreciate me a lot more when I'm gone a couple of nights. The trip itself can be exhausting (long day of meetings followed by a long dinner), but its also amazing to eat a hot breakfast someone else prepared for you while you relax and eat (not cut up someone's breakfast or try to get everyone dressed, fed, and out the door).</p> <p>One thought on driving vs flying - I'd fly if at all possible. I understand it will likely take the same amount of time as driving, but driving can be exhausting, especially if you are sleep deprived (and the only driver). When you fly, you can rest on the plane/in the airport, which means you're not so exhausted when you return to your family or arrive for work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-for-work#post-2889381 Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:50:10 +0000 erinbaderin 2889381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’ve only had to travel for work twice, when my kids were 2/4 and 3/5, for a few days each time. Both times I was a wreck and my kids were totally fine - I was desperate to see them over FaceTime and they could not have cared less. Your bad experience was probably a one-off. Especially if you start doing it on a regular basis I’m sure they’ll get used to it quickly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-for-work#post-2889350 Fri, 28 Jun 2019 10:42:18 +0000 BlueWolverine 2889350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I travel sporadically (maybe 3-4x per year), but I had a bunch of travel stacked in May/June. I was gone for an entire week and then again for 3 nights. My girls are 6 and 3. DH keeps them on the same schedule and just tries to keep it as "normal" as possible. They do fine. I think it helps that we split a lot of stuff anyway, so there's not much that I always do and he never does (and thus has to pick up when I'm gone). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-for-work#post-2889348 Fri, 28 Jun 2019 10:28:43 +0000 Becky 2889348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mommy Finger: I will definitely be getting a small gift. I’m crossing my fingers leaving this time was difficult because school just ended two days ago and we’ve had some late nights. We will definitely have to revisit “grown ups come back”—I totally forgot about that! With this position if I get it I’d be able to see the girls more during the day so I’m hoping that would soften the blow a bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-for-work#post-2889337 Fri, 28 Jun 2019 08:50:15 +0000 Mommy Finger 2889337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been traveling more this year than I have previously and will have some trips coming up. My boys are 6.5 and 4. They do fine. They definitely miss me but they're usually distracted b/c my parents will pick them up from school or they'll get a special dinner with DH. The important part is for DH to keep them on the same schedule that they're used to (within reason) and then usually they're a little more clingy when I get back but they adjust really well. Usually I just keep talking about how mommy is going on a trip for a few days but we can talk on the phone or do facetime so we can still see each other each day. And then mommy will come back! I sort of stick with the "grown ups come back" from Daniel Tiger. I also have been known to bring a little gift for them when I get back and that helps too. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-for-work#post-2889303 Thu, 27 Jun 2019 21:53:38 +0000 Becky 2889303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: I should add my kids are 3 and 5.5. They were fine when they were little and didn’t know what was going on so tonight threw me a bit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-for-work#post-2889300 Thu, 27 Jun 2019 21:27:06 +0000 periwinklebee 2889300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 17 month old does completely fine. I don't travel every month, but some months I have to travel multiple times, so since he has been around 9 months I think it's averaged out to once a month. I'm normally more the primary parent, so I think it's actually really good for him to have that more intensive time with DH, both for him and DH. Don't get me wrong, there's times it has created a lot of stress, like when LO has been sick and DH really couldn't miss work. And I hated it when I was still constantly needing to pump. But overall, especially as LO has gotten older, it's worked out relatively well and I think is definitely worth it if it means a job that you'll enjoy more overall or provides more income/stability/etc for your family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/traveling-for-work#post-2889299 Thu, 27 Jun 2019 21:21:36 +0000 Becky 2889299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looking for some insight on traveling for work. I have an interview tomorrow for a position I would work remotely for (we decided against relocating if I get it), but I would be expected to attend monthly staff meetings except for extenuating circumstances. The drive is 4.5 hours one way so it’s an overnight (I could possibly fly but I don’t know if it would save any overall time). I would also need to travel on additional overnights (either because of multi day conferences/events or because of the distance) probably 4 times per year. </p> <p>For those of you who travel overnight monthly or more, how do your kids manage? Mine are typically fine but my husband FaceTimed me earlier because they were a hot mess (possibly somewhat because they didn’t sleep well last night). Insight and experiences greatly appreciated! </p>