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Advice needed..working Mom in School
Asked by P.G. from Los Angeles
on March 19, 2008
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I have a 4yr old I work and go to school all week my only real day with him is Sunday and Monday but on Mondays he is in school. I know im not the only one out there.....
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- Hi, I'm in the same situation, and it's tough. I do have joint custody with my sons father so he has him half the week and I have him the other, but between work, s...
- The hard part about that is its your kids you have to say no to. You cant say no to a boss, or to a professor, so its the kids that suffer in all this. I would suggest...
- Not sure of your request....please elaborate.....
Housecleaning Services
Asked by K.G. from Atlanta
on June 26, 2008
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Hi all,
I am new to Kennesaw, and I am a working mother. I currently have a 2 year old and have another baby on the way. I used to be able to keep up with work, p...
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- Hi K., I use a wonderful lady named Ruth Chestnutt. She was referred to me by a friend and I have used her for almost a year. I am very happy with her services and ...
- We use a woman named Shirley Fowler and have been pleased overall. She comes every two weeks to clean our house and what she charges is very reasonable. It's not per...
- Hi K., We use Omega Residential Cleaning Services & they're great. They send 2 cleaners out & generally take about 2 hours for $75. The 1st time they come it's a...
Question for Working Moms Who Pump at Work
Asked by D.J. from Kansas City
on April 17, 2009
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I am curious to know, for those of you who are hourly, if your office requires you to clock out when you pump at work. Would love to hear the responses. Thanks!
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- I am hourly and this my 2nd pg that I am pumping at work. For the first and this time, I do not have to clock out to pump. It's never been an issue and my managers h...
- When I was pumping, we didn't have to clock out. I used my "scheduled" breaks to pump and my lunch. There should be no reason to clock out unless you usually have to...
- Mine didn't require me to clock out but they expected me to do it on my breaks and lunch. They were willing to shift my 15 min breaks around to give me a 30 minute bl...
Nursing and Work
Asked by I.D. from Austin
on January 28, 2009
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Hi, I am a working mother of a 4mth old and trying to nurse. I started pumping but as the days go by, I get less milk and I need some advice, ideas to help me keep my ...
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- When I went back to work after my son was born, I also pumped at work....i found staying hydrated with lots of water and taking Fenugreek supplement helped me keep goi...
- When I was in that situation, I contacted a La Leche League leader and they helped me alot to continue the nursing relationship. Good luck.
- pumping is not the most fun thing to do..... and, if you are at work, i bet you are thinking, ok hurry hurry hurry... when i was pumping, friends advised me to imagin...
What Is Your Schedule?
Asked by S.C. from Tampa
on April 21, 2009
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Okay ladies - I have a very specific request to a very specific group of women. I want to start off by saying that I decided a long time ago that I would prefer to be...
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- I was a single Mom most of my girls lives because their Dad is a violent drunk. Anyway, I worked a lot of hours when I first got divorced. I hired someone to sit with ...
- I am a single mom of a 13 year old who is a gymnast and trains LONG hours and a 2 year old so our schedule/routine is CRAZY and LONG days. I get up at 5:15 in the mor...
- I am 35 and I have a 3 1/2 year old son who missed the cut off with a September birthday and won't start preschool until this fall. I work M-F 8:30-5:30 and my Mom co...
Seeking Comments/info Day&night Care Chicago, Il
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on July 10, 2006
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I would like to know if it would be a good decision to start work after 4 to 6 wks of my child being born. Also info about about daycare and nightcare centers in chica...
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- There is a daycare in Oak Park that is open 24 hours. I think it's called Blocks 24 hour daycare. I have no personal experience with the center, but I belive I have ...
- I think that going back to work right after giving birth is great, as long as you are comfortable with it. Your baby (and family and friends) will follow your lead. ...
- N., congrats!!!!! You are going to love being a mother. It's the best feeling a woman can ever experience. Also, congrats on setting your mind to continuing your edu...
Work Life Balance-Suggestions
Asked by M.B. from San Francisco
on February 4, 2008
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First of all, I don't believe that there is such a thing as "work life balance." If you are a working mother, you have no choice but to figure out some way to manage ...
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- SAHM not all it's cracked up to be. You lose your sense of "self" your own "identity" sometimes. Hubby thinks that house should be spotless and kids perfect,,,you hair...
- M., I do the work life balance.. its very hard which you know, but here are some of the things I do to make is less stressful. The chores in the house, Cooking, cl...
- Someone that I know who was struggling with the work/life balance thing retired from her teaching job in the first 6 months because of a home based business she launch...
How Do Working Moms Handle the Sick Days and Sleepless Nights While Working?
Asked by B.B. from Jacksonville
on October 2, 2006
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How do other working moms do it? I have a 17mth old daughter and baby due in December. I am currently lucky because I am only working 32 hrs a week but I feel pressure...
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- Protect yoursef with an FMLA, you cannot get fired because your kid is sick. I am not sure what your career is, but there are so many child friendly employers out ther...
- You will be fine, I promise you..I have 3 children, and work full time in the medical profession, so I know first hand how it is when you get pressured to work longer ...
- Keep in mind that your employer can't fire you for having children unless your work performance declines. I definitely know where you're coming from. It's imposs...
Mom Needing a Balance
Asked by K.B. from Atlanta
on February 15, 2007
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I am a full time working mother of a 19 month old little girl. I was blessed enough to be able to stay home with my daughter for the first year of her life. But the ti...
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- Unfortunately us Full time working Moms, hardly ever have alot of time to ourselves. I am fortunate in the respect that though my Husband helps in all things, it makes...
- Hi K., I know just what you and all these other moms are saying, its so hard, frustrating and stressful to try to be a fulltime employee, fulltime wife and fulltime...
- flylady.net has helped me find a bit more time in the day. Maybe it can help you too. It helps with prioritization and house work and office work. It takes time to ...
The Guilt of Working Is Killing Me!
Asked by S.H. from San Francisco
on April 24, 2008
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Help! I just started a new job FULL TIME and I'm having a real hard time leaving my 15 month daughter. My sister-in-law is taking care of her and although I don't agr...
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- I have two sons, 14 and 9. I took 8 weeks off after they were each born and was back to full time work right after that. I know how you feel about leaving her......
- Thanks for your post. I have considered going back to work, just part time, to help buy a house. i hate living in a two bedroom apt with 4 of us, but I loved the comme...
- Hi, It seems so many Moms feel guilt one way or the other. The only advice I could offer is: 1. their need of you changes over time. When she begins to go to presc...
