https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:29:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1386986 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 09:24:27 +0000 blackbird 1386986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want to re-iterate that I feel like shit today, am taking a sick day, and took E to daycare, and it is AWESOME to be able to rest and whatnot without her around. I'm far less paranoid about getting her sick! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1385411 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:58:55 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1385411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: +1 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1385280 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:26:31 +0000 blackbird 1385280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>EVERYTHING. </p> <p>I really like working and it does make me a better parent. I don't get burnt out by my kid so easily and I genuinely enjoy all my time with her. When it's 24/7/365, I honestly don't enjoy it as much. E loves daycare and is a well socialized baby. It feels good to put on real clothes and makeup and go to work like an adult, really! I get stir crazy, otherwise. Some days I don't like work, but it's good for me. I pride myself on providing for my family just like a man would, and it's important that i put my education and salary to good use. I want E to see and know what a solid education does for her and that her mommy brings home some bacon, too :) I enjoy using my brain to solve adult problems, have tangible accomplishments, etc. And, yeah, it's nice to have the money to go on vacations and buy her clothes and treat myself to stuff sometimes, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1385240 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:14:19 +0000 Cherrybee 1385240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I think you're completely right about quality v quantity time. Some days Im really not present because I'm just worn down by doing the same thing day in day out...</p> <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: Ooh, are you going back to work? Good luck for your interview. </p> <p>@Bookish: :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1385086 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:33:22 +0000 Smurfette 1385086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Forgot most importantly peeling by myself! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1385078 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:31:44 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 1385078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you for this thread. I have an interview soon and I need to approach it enthusiastically, not with the mixed feelings that I think have been bringing me down! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1385072 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:30:21 +0000 Boheme 1385072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I :heart: eating my lunch uninterrupted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1385062 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:27:15 +0000 mdf106 1385062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It gives my day structure, and prevents the Groundhog Day feeling. I like to accomplish things and use my brain. I can devote my full attention to LO in the evenings, more so than when I am home all day, and I really appreciate the time with him more. I like knowing I am providing for my family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383595 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 09:50:37 +0000 NeekieRose 1383595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most of the above mentioned things I had expected. What I didn't think about was how much more stimulating daycare is, which means DD is sleeping a lot less during the day which equals 9-11 stretches of sleep at night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383583 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 09:48:48 +0000 Alivoo01 1383583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Earning money, getting things done without interruptions, and have some 'you' time even if it's while working. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383576 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 09:47:25 +0000 mrsjyw 1383576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>financial, mental, emotional, educational, etc. are all impacted positively (most days).</p> <p>i also am grateful to be have a flex schedule which makes working MUCH easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383563 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 09:45:18 +0000 Pirouette 1383563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh wow you get to eat with 2 hands when you go back to work?! And drink coffee while it's hot?! Suddenly I'm really excited!</p> <p>I too have mixed feelings about leaving my lo, but if I'm being honest I miss using my brain and having some semblance of a life of my own! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383480 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 09:26:51 +0000 LuLu Mom 1383480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>- Adult interaction (even if it is with people you may not like haha)<br /> - Lunch break where I can read my book for a whole hour uninterrupted<br /> - Money...number one reason I WOH.<br /> - Using both sides of my brain on a regular basis. I feel "smart" when I'm at work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383460 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 09:23:40 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1383460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Now that J is nearly two and has had periods (sometimes whole weekends) it whining, fits and tantrums - I have to admit that come Monday- there is a welcome break, even at my busy job. </p> <p>I really appreciate my work relationships and those daily interactions. </p> <p>Also- J is now better when we leave than before when I was a SAHM. I used to be with him all the time, so there were meltdowns whenever I left. Now he is used to it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383417 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 09:16:21 +0000 autumnlove 1383417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$, alone time, change of scenery, everything... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383313 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 08:44:01 +0000 Bookish 1383313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: Wow!! That's amazing. Mine isn't free, but it's cheaper by about 600$ a month, plus his plan is terrible! It was a huge factor in why I continued to work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383297 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 08:40:02 +0000 regberadaisy 1383297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bookish: Health insurance is HUGE. I get FREE family health insurance through my work. There is no way in hell I can ever not work because of that fact alone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383296 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 08:39:50 +0000 purrpletulips 1383296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>adult conversation </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383291 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 08:38:43 +0000 marionberry 1383291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Time alone, getting to think about non-baby things (aka use my brain to its fullest potential), eating lunch while gossiping with coworkers, and continuing to excel in my career and move up the ladder.</p> <p>Don't get me wrong I miss J tons and there are times when I think he is starting to think his babysitter is mom, but when we have our nights and weekends I really make it a point to get quality time in not just regular time if that makes sense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383290 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 08:38:36 +0000 Bookish 1383290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots of things!! I may repeat what others have said but these are things that make *me* happy about being a WOHM!</p> <p>- I can do my homework during my lunch break, which means more time with DH + LO when I'm at home<br /> - I get positive feedback from my co-workers and boss<br /> - Even though I don't like adult interaction that much (I'm really an introvert) it is nice to have people around that care about my kid and my life and ask me how everything is going/will listen to my rants<br /> -Money! Sure, it's not everything, but I'm happy to be contributing financially to our household. My health insurance is significantly cheaper than DH's, so I'm also saving us quite a bit of money there.<br /> -G is thriving at daycare. She loves the stimulation and is provided with much more interaction and play time than I believe I would be able to provide at home<br /> - We don't have a lot of IRL family/friends, so her daycare is really her 'village,' and they take wonderful care of her</p> <p> I love it! Good luck girl, you'll be just fine :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383283 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 08:34:53 +0000 regberadaisy 1383283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: omg YES. I can never talk on the phone in piece anymore. LO demands the phone then walks around talking with it so I can't hear what the other person is saying and vice versa. It's cute and frustrating at the same time. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383277 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 08:31:44 +0000 looch 1383277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh i thought of another one, beging able to make a complete phone call without having to either lock myself in the bathroom or be interrupted 100 times. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383268 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 08:27:49 +0000 regberadaisy 1383268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Using the bathroom in peace!</p> <p>Constant adult interaction.</p> <p>LO loves her friends at daycare! She walks around repeating their names all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383262 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 08:24:55 +0000 Smurfette 1383262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Reason to get dressed every day<br /> She LOVES going to school!<br /> She has lots of friends<br /> I get to talk to adults on a daily basis<br /> Eat breakfast and lunch without worrying about her<br /> The SMILE when you pick her up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383254 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 08:20:41 +0000 Corduroy 1383254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Going to the bathroom alone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383220 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 07:58:45 +0000 tinyperson 1383220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: "DRINKING COFFEE UNINTERRUPTED. And breakfast. And lunch." This. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383217 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 07:55:14 +0000 JoJoGirl 1383217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dude, EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!</p> <p>- Maintaining my identity as a non-mom adult.. ie someone who has my career, has adult interaction every day, has time away from the baby.</p> <p>- DRINKING COFFEE UNINTERRUPTED. And breakfast. And lunch.</p> <p>- Having a routine that doesn't revolve around naps.</p> <p>- Making my own money.</p> <p>- Giving LO the chance to interact with other kids at daycare- she loooooooves it.</p> <p>- Seeing the look on my LOs face when I get her at daycare! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383214 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 07:52:18 +0000 Adira 1383214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Having a reason to dress up every morning and do my hair and make-up.</p> <p>Being able to eat breakfast and lunch leisurely without anyone bothering me or me needing to rush it (or put it off until the baby's napping).</p> <p>Being able to talk to my work friends.</p> <p>Actually being able to ENJOY the time I spend with Xander because it's so limited!</p> <p>Being able to send Xander to daycare and sleep in when I'm sick!!!!!! &lt;-- I &lt;3 this one soooooooooooo much </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383185 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 07:15:25 +0000 looch 1383185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What's awesome for me is that I am contributing to the family's finances. It feels great that we can think about retiring at a reasonable age, paying for some of our son's college, paying off our mortgage well before our 30 year term.</p> <p>I've also invested a lot in myself. I have a $150k education and I WANT to use it. I do something very specialized and I am proud to be part of a small community of Wall Streeters in this business.</p> <p>I also really like my son's daycare set up. I was lucky to be with him until age 2, then we transitioned him to a center with supplemental care by my parents and he has just absoultely thrived there. He has friends, he has fun.</p> <p>Lastly, I focus on quality of time, not quantity. There were days when I was at home that we literally did nothing. Granted, it's nice to sit around in your pajamas all day, but for a 3 year old, it's boring. Having a schedule is a good thing and having time with his parents is even better because we're present and involved. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-awesome-about-being-a-woh-parent#post-1383172 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 06:44:23 +0000 swedishfish 1383172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Getting a break from parenting when R was younger....now that she's 7 months old I really enjoy the time I have to spend with her. I had a tough time transitioning to parent and going back to work really helped me with that. </p>