https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 18 May 2026 04:52:44 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm/page/2#post-1764088 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 09:10:26 +0000 ValentineMommy 1764088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WOHM: I can support my family and pay all the bills. I have my own money for whatever I want. I don't have to rely on anyone else. I don't have to pressure of trying to re-enter the workforce later.</p> <p>That being said, if we could afford it (which we can't), I'd be a SAHM in a heartbeat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm/page/2#post-1764065 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 09:04:33 +0000 fairy 1764065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>SAHM: Sleeping in/napping of needed when the LO naps/sleeps especially if it's been a rough night. I also WAH part time (self employed) and the best part of that is getting decent $$ for not much time investment and not having to pay for daycare :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1763869 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 08:22:45 +0000 MsMamaBear 1763869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WOHM- The paycheck that pays for our bills and vacations once a year.</p> <p>SAHM during the summer- Going to places when it isn't crowded like it normally is on Saturdays and actually ENJOYING yourself, going running at 8am instead of 7pm, being lazy and not doing anything all day if we don't want to! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1763441 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 22:11:36 +0000 sarac 1763441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>SAHM - total freedom to design our lives. We have just the most fun, most active, greatest life ever. I'll really miss it someday when she's in school and I go back to work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1763404 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 21:34:06 +0000 SandraDee 1763404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WAHM : Working in my nightgown, Breakfast out-of-doors, Listening to interesting radio talk shows while working, and being available whenever packages are to be delievered or for any maintenance or repair issues.</p> <p>SAHM : Making the decisions concerning my LO all myself! No one to say not to buy that or register my LO for that. Talking at tucking-in time.</p> <p>WOHM: An excuse to buy new clothes, expanding my horizons interacting with other adults, and the feeling of going home to my LO who misses me so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1763315 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:27:13 +0000 mrsjyw 1763315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pt wahm pt wohm</p> <p>I have the flexibility of seeing ds during my work day and commuting time saved that is spent doing errands instead of on the wknd. </p> <p>I have time in an office with other adults and get out of the house. And being greeted joyfully by ds when I get home. </p> <p>I wouldnt trade my schedule for anything! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1763290 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:10:03 +0000 sandy 1763290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>SAHM - obviously I love spending my days with my LO but the best part of being a SAHM is being able to get stuff done during the weekday. We're not rushing in the evenings or the weekends to get all of our shopping, errands, car maintenance, laundry, etc done. I can take care of a lot of stuff during the week and our weekends and evenings are much more relaxed. DH loves not having to go to costco or the grocery store on the weekends. I mean, sometimes we do run errands on the weekends but they aren't so jam packed - we go for our 1-2 items we need and get out and it's so easy. DH and I are much less stressed now </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1763024 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:51:07 +0000 Sapphiresun 1763024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>SAHM - (One year maternity leave) She's best in the mid-morning and so much fun. </p> <p>WOHM to be in 2 weeks - LO consistently poops at 11am. I likely will only change a poopy diaper twice a week, maybe even once if DH does one of them on the weekend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762949 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:15:40 +0000 lizzywiz 1762949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WOHM- I actually love that she goes to preschool/daycare. It makes us feel like we have help in teaching her all of the basic concepts and then some. This may sound silly to some of you but one day at about 18months old, LO took all of her dinner dishes and put them in the sink after eating. We didn't teach her that. Honestly, it just never occurred to us. But it turns out they do it a daycare. Knowing she is being supported in her skill development by multiple people, that it doesn't just rest on me, makes me relax and enjoy our time together even more.</p> <p>SAHM- I didn't really do this but I had a long maternity leave by US standards (4 months) and I loved having the time to just be with her, to just be 'mama'. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762936 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:03:58 +0000 GrapeCrush 1762936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WAHM/SAHM: not having to drive during the nasty winter days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762933 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 15:59:04 +0000 Cherrybee 1762933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WOHM - Time away from my LO in the adult world keeps me sane and means I mostly enjoy the time i do have with my daughter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762765 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:35:10 +0000 Bao 1762765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>SAHM: getting to spend time with my babies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762764 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:34:32 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1762764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WOHM - The adult interaction and co-worker camaraderie, dressing up and not looking like a frump. And of course the paycheck, and benefits.</p> <p>WAHM - The flexibility and how it provides the chance for some work/life balance while getting paid. So nice to not rush to get ready in the morning or worry about the drive to work, and also nice to have dinner ready by the time the kids get home, or doing a couple loads of laundry in-between meetings.</p> <p>SAHM - Spending more quality time with the kids! And so many of the fun events (story time at the library, meetups, etc.) fall during work hours. It would also be easier to take kids to their doctors, dentist appointments... have them participate in swim, gymnastics type lessons without sacrificing family time on the weekends. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762760 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:32:42 +0000 Ginabean3 1762760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>SAHM - no commute in the AM and being able to go places without worrying about traffic (I lived in LA for 10 years so this is a big deal!)</p> <p>And getting to see everything and not missing anything.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762747 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:29:04 +0000 Foodnerd81 1762747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>SAHM- our slow start to the day- early, but we have a nice relaxing snuggly nursing session in bed first thing. And being able to prioritize her sleep/nap schedule is pretty nice. </p> <p>I'm very thankful to have a bunch of mom friends nearby though, because it can get a little tiring being home alone with her all day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762731 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:23:36 +0000 loveisstrange 1762731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>SAHM- Im there to see everything.</p> <p>WOHM/Student- The time away lets me not take the time I have at home for granted. I appreciate it more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762694 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:12:46 +0000 googly-eyes 1762694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>SAHM- flexibility for travel, family time, etc &amp; spending more quality time with LO.</p> <p>WOHM- only did this briefly but adult interaction &amp; having my own goals throughout the day </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762684 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:08:56 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1762684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: Rub it in why don't you! :silly: Watching A&amp;L grow up together has been such a joy.</p> <p>SAHM: morning snuggles and long walks with LO and our pup.</p> <p>WOHM: $, adult conversation, I like my work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762679 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:07:28 +0000 swurlygurl 1762679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WOHM: Quiet time and being able to be productive in a timely fashion. I looove the time I spend with L, but it is so nice to be able to get something done without a million breaks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762664 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:04:30 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1762664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WOHM: the paycheck. It's the only reason I'm working while also in school. haha! hopefully my feelings will change once I start the career I want.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762638 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:55:22 +0000 namaste 1762638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WAHM: Being able to work wherever I want, whenever I want. :) No one's office is open at 4:30 am when I'm feeling most productive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762469 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 12:58:53 +0000 Anagram 1762469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WOHM: hmm......I guess the pay?</p> <p>WOHM on summer break: EVERYTHING! Having so much more time to cook dinners, being able to take LO to play dates, the park, or to mommy happy hours. Going to Target or the Mall with LO. Actually cooking real breakfasts. Knowing LO is taking great naps and is generally well-rested (so much improvement from daycare). Seeing LO master concepts she doesn't/didn't at daycare like sippy and straw cups, cruising. Having LO not be sick all the time. Not having to wake up at 5:30 for work. Seeing my mommy friends a lot more often.</p> <p> Such a very long list. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762458 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 12:55:09 +0000 travelgirl1 1762458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm kind of a SAHM but I also watch another LO in her house so I am not at home... Not sure what that makes me.<br /> But, my favourite bit is I get to see two gorgeous toddlers having fun all day long, they are so cute together and so fun. I feel so lucky to share that with them, especially when I see how much DH and the other little girl's parents wish they could have seen them during a particular experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762450 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 12:53:07 +0000 mediagirl 1762450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WOHM: my child running up to me like it's her JOB when she sees me when I get home. Yesterday I met up with my husband and daughter at the mall and she ran down the mall walkway with a big fat smile on her face and slammed into me to hug me. That was the best. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762414 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 12:39:07 +0000 Modern Daisy 1762414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WOHM: honestly being able to use the internet all day without being screamed at lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762383 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 12:25:43 +0000 hilsy85 1762383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>SAHM: don't have to rush anywhere in the mornings, getting to be outside as much as possible in nice weather. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762328 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 12:06:45 +0000 Alivoo01 1762328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WOHM: getting things done uninterrupted and without worry on what DS is up to/getting into. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762301 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 11:57:24 +0000 littlek 1762301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WOHM: paycheck, use my degree</p> <p>SAHM: time with LO! No daycare drama. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762264 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 11:46:23 +0000 JerricaBenton 1762264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>SAHM: being able to decide what we do every day, and also being able to do nothing if we don't feel like it. I really like not having to adhere to someone else's schedule (other than LO and DH's!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-best-part-of-wahmwohmsahm#post-1762263 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 11:46:17 +0000 regberadaisy 1762263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WAHM : working in PJs, all the snacks at my disposal. Lunch in the backyard. </p> <p>SAHM : more time with LO! Our daily walks with doggie. Avoiding the get out of daycare dinnertime rush! </p> <p>WOHM: adult interaction, life outside of a mom, getting dressed every day. :) </p>