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I was lucky. That is the truth. My dad hired me right out of college and I had a great job that I could do from anywhere. I worked from home, from hotel rooms when my husband had to travel, etc. I had it made. I knew that I was in a great position to have kids, because I could be a WAHM. You know, that one thing every woman strives for. To stay at home with the kids and earn an income at the same time. It really is the dream. That is not a lie. I would not trade it for the world.
The one thing no one told me is that it would be ridiculously hard. It may be my own fault for having 3 kids in three years. That one is on me, but it is So. Hard. Right after I had Weston, I had a lot of sponsored posts on my blog and Instagram. The holidays are the busiest season in blog land, after all. I couldn’t really take any “time off” and so I took a week off during the holidays instead. It was so needed because I was honestly about to lose my mind. Since the new year, I told myself that posting three times a week would be the best thing for me and my family. While it has definitely freed up more time with my kids, I haven’t felt like I have really been able to write about everything I wanted to this past month. It is now February (craziness) and I am still trying to figure out if I want to continue to post only 3 times or go back to 5.
Being a WAHM is the most rewarding thing in the world because you really do have the best of both worlds. I have the opportunity to contribute to our finances and raise our babies at home. I get to take a million breaks a day to cuddle with them or read to them or go for a walk and it is so wonderful! The other side to it is that I spend most nights working until midnight. I work during nap time instead of rest. Most days I am running on fumes. So, is it worth it? Absolutely! But, it is tough.
Would you guys rather see 5 posts a week or 3? What do you want to see more of on my blog this year?
No wonder your so drained. Nonstop work. Theee post w week is good. Take moment for yourself.
Thanks, Candy!
I say go down to 5! Sometimes it’s so hard to even see everyone’s weekly post with how social media works so I feel like 3 may also give us a better opportunity to not miss anything. Plus, hopefully more family time 🙂
I’m right there with you (except just with one baby haha). I work from home most of the time and know that I am SO lucky, but it is hard to work and have a baby need you all day.
Yesss it is really hard some days, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world!
I think 3 is what’s best for your mental health. When I was deciding how many posts I could do a week, I really had to take into fact the stress factor of having 1 kid, not even close to 3, at home. You are now my hero!
I think you are probably right.
I can totally relate! It’s the best thing in the world to be able to work at home and be with your kids. But you’re right…it is so hard! Late nights on the computer has been a regular thing around here. I say go down to 3 posts a week and test it out. See how it works out for your business and family. Good luck!
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It is definitely tough but so worth it!
I dont work from home, but I do have a full time job outside the home and I decided to go from 3 posts a week down to two. So far this month I have been really happy with the choice. I can’t even imagine trying to get work done with my kids there… kudos to you momma!!!
Yes, I’ve been okay with it. I have felt like I wanted to post more a couple of weeks, though.
It definitely can be challenging to try to work at home with so many distractions. I think having a dedicated office space might help me, when I work from home, but I completely know what you mean! lol
Yes, my office space is currently a work in progress. Haha I’m glad to know that helps you!
I miss working from home. However, my son was in elementary at the time. Now he’s in middle school and is now self-sufficient. It is challenging, but I would love to go back to it.
I hope I am blessed enough to still work from home when my kids start school!
I can imagine it being tough! So many distractions, lol.
I’m sure it is very tough. It would be hard for me if I was surrounded by the cuteness that is my daughter all day, I don’t think I would get anything done! kudos to you!!
Haha yes, it is really hard to be productive!
I think you’ll be fine with just 3 posts a week! (as someone who burnt out being a WAHM, I say give yourself that much.) I too enjoy being able to spend the day with my kiddos, but sometimes it is hard to be fully present at either one.
Yes! That’s exactly it! I don’t ever feel fully present unless the kids are asleep. But they are rarely all three asleep.
I am so proud of you! I understand your struggles too! Keep up the great work!
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Kudos to you for working so hard! I don’t have kids so I’ve never really thought about blogging, working, and taking care of kids all at the same time! WOW! You seriously rock! You make me realize that I should have zero excuse for not pumping out at least a couple posts a week! I would say shoot for 3 posts but don’t feel guilty if one week gets too hectic and you need to move down to two or maybe even one!
Awe thank you so much! It is definitely a lot of work, but so worth it!
I think it would be really difficult to WFH, but it’s still kind of the ultimate dream isn’t it? So nice to have that kind of freedom.
Yes, it really is!