https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:02:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-stay-at-home-parenting#post-2612432 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 07:01:27 +0000 looch 2612432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jedeve: I truly believe that you don't know how you're really going to feel about something until you are trying it/living in it, you know what I mean?</p> <p>It's nice to have choices, I always remind myself of that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-stay-at-home-parenting#post-2612214 Sun, 28 Aug 2016 12:01:20 +0000 LindsayLou 2612214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a nanny for a lady who works from home full time. They have two older kids and an infant. Their baby doesn't nap well, so working just during nap time would not be an option. I think it depends so much on your kids, how they nap, and how well they play independently. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-stay-at-home-parenting#post-2612211 Sun, 28 Aug 2016 11:44:55 +0000 caterw 2612211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a terrible time meeting deadlines when I try to work from the house- nap time never seems to be long enough to get a good amount of work done and I am totally useless after dinner. I am going to try out Mother's Morning Out at a local church which is from 9-12 once a week to add a few extra hours in or possibly join a gym with childcare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-stay-at-home-parenting#post-2612196 Sun, 28 Aug 2016 10:36:26 +0000 jedeve 2612196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@macintosh: I'm actually looking forward to working from home instead of the office. I joke that it's the stressful part of working wothout the benefit (i.e. Getting out of the house). But I actually had issues with my coworkers so I think I will be happier to be far away from them!</p> <p>@Jess1483: some friends offered, but I'm looking for a longer chunk of time than we can squeeze in between naps and meals. I should do that for haircuts and appointments and stuff though! I always feel guilty because either I have two and my friend have one kid and I don't want to overburden them, or they have two already and it just feels like four would be too many!</p> <p>@daniellemybelle: yeah I agree. You are always getting calls on your days off. I never minded it when I WOH, though, I would just take off a little earlier if I had put in a lot of time on my days off. </p> <p>@looch: I've actually enjoyed staying at home a lot more than I initially thought. Freelance writing has helped me feel like I have a bit more purpose/future direction. Going back to work for a bit will be nice too!</p> <p>@Anya: I'm thinking I'll have my husband take the kids to the park on weekends some. </p> <p>@winniebee: my husband works late a lot evenings too. I had quit my job because I didn't make enough after childcare for it to make sense to keep working, so the only reason I'm doing this for a few months is cause I figure I can do enough weekend/night work in the short run. If it was a long term thing I don't think it would be sustainable though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-stay-at-home-parenting#post-2611737 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 16:52:04 +0000 winniebee 2611737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>when I went back to work I stated around 15-20 hours a week (lawyer but mostly work from home). I needed child care for every hour I worked, but mostly because my baby was not a reliable napper. My husband works a lot of hours though so I can't depend on him to be home at a certain hour, and I do most of the housework etc so come 8 pm, I have nothing left in my tank. I would say get a nanny for a full day at least and then you can bang out 8-9 hours in just one day (and won't lose momentum). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-stay-at-home-parenting#post-2611697 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 15:24:11 +0000 catomd00 2611697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started working Pt (20 hours a week) from home on both my maternity leaves. I usually try and get an hour in before everyone wakes up, an hour at nap and then 1-2 at night after bedtime so it doesn't interfere with our day. If I were doing it permanently I think I'd try for a nanny 2 half days a week so I could bang the majority of it out at once. The most frustrating part is when I have it set in my mind I'm going to work at X time and no one cooperates for me so I can't do it and get annoyed at everyone, when really I just need to be more flexible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-stay-at-home-parenting#post-2611631 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 13:05:35 +0000 Anya 2611631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I work 10-15 hours a week from home and don't have childcare. I occasionally squeeze in time during naps but mostly at night. After LO goes to bed I go straight to my office and work for a few hours. If I need to squeeze in a few more hours on the weekend I'll have my husband take LO out for lunch or an outing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-stay-at-home-parenting#post-2611621 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 12:55:48 +0000 looch 2611621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jedeve: Oh, that's great to read (and nice to "see" you around on the boards). </p> <p>I hope you find a workable solution. I have a collegue who wakes up early in the morning to get stuff done and then works at night. What time is the kid's bedtime...I would think you have at least 2 hours per night right there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-stay-at-home-parenting#post-2611119 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 17:36:33 +0000 daniellemybelle 2611119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do and yes, it can be stressful. I was just telling DH that when you work part-time in a job that requires meetings/interaction, you really have to have full-time availability because every one else usually does.</p> <p>Having said that, I make it work with part-time preschool and the fact that she's a good napper. I much prefer it to WOHM full time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-stay-at-home-parenting#post-2611118 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 17:35:19 +0000 jedeve 2611118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: yeah, I might ask him for two nights. I'm sure he would be happier to do Saturday mornings but I do want to have some family time! He's got a big trial coming up so I don't want to stress him out too much with night obligations. I don't want to eat too much into my margins with getting a nanny twice a week. But maybe my MIL can come help out occasionally? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-stay-at-home-parenting#post-2611113 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 17:25:17 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 2611113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me, also a writer. I've done it, back when I had less work. Basically, it only worked because I had just one kid at the time and he was a reliable sleeper. I slaved away every nap time and most nights after bed, but I also liked the work which was crucial.</p> <p>FWIW I still WFH but my workload is much greater and now we have a nanny 30 hours/wk.</p> <p>Can you ask your husband to be in charge two nights, or one night and a weekend morning? Or get help for two days instead of one? That could give you a lot more breathing room when it comes to getting stuff done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-stay-at-home-parenting#post-2611102 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 17:17:31 +0000 jedeve 2611102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: one is going to be in preschool two mornings a week. There are just hardly any options where I live for part time care so I think a nanny would be easier/cheaper, especially for two kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-stay-at-home-parenting#post-2611097 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 17:09:55 +0000 Jess1483 2611097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jedeve: do you have any friends you could trade a day with? You'd have extra kids around one day and then you'd have a day (or a morning) free. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-stay-at-home-parenting#post-2611085 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 16:59:04 +0000 youboots 2611085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have T in daycare 2 mornings a week and a babysitter. It works great for us. Any reason you don't want very PT daycare? We love it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-stay-at-home-parenting#post-2611082 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 16:57:58 +0000 macintosh 2611082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, it's stressful. I'm actually a full time employee. I have a nanny part time. If she's here I can go in my bedroom where my desk is and work, but I find I'm more productive if I leave the house because there's less distractions. I joined a gym with childcare and I can bring my laptop and work there. If I have to I can work after LO goes to bed.</p> <p>It's hard not having separation between work like and home life. It was a little easier a few months ago when my son took 2 naps. I'm actually looking forward to enrolling him in daycare next spring. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-stay-at-home-parenting#post-2611066 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 16:41:19 +0000 jedeve 2611066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I SAH, although I do a bit of freelance writing on the side. I usually just squeeze it in during naptime/nights. </p> <p>My old job asked if I could do some work for them for a few months. It's good pay, plus I can work from home. It's 15-20 hrs a week, which is a lot to squeeze in on the side. I'm planning on getting a nanny one morning a week, and maybe picking a night where as soon as my husband gets home I "go to work" and he does dinner/bath time, and then just try to squeeze the rest in naptime/nights/weekends. </p> <p>I'm a little worried it will be stressful and ruin fall. :meh: But I like the work a lot and the money will be great. </p> <p>Anyone work from home while being a SAHM (i.e., kids are still around, not in daycare?) What's your set up? Any advice? </p>