WeMoms
25 Jul 2022

Advantages and disadvantages of in-home care

With flexible hours and unparalleled comfort, more and more parents are succumbing to in-home childcare. What are the advantages and disadvantages?

  • You've decided to hire Mary Poppins, a Mrs. Doubtfire who will devote herself entirely to the comfort and development of your child.
  • This type of care has the major advantage of leaving baby in his own environment.
  • On your side, no more stress: the schedules are flexible and you don't have to panic in case of an unexpected meeting.
  • When you arrive, your baby will have had his bath and perhaps his dinner, and he will be calm because he will not have been able to stand the noise of the community.
  • But socialization can also be a disadvantage to this type of care, as baby is confined in a soft environment.
  • The cost can also be a hindrance, so find out about financial aid or opt for shared care with another family.

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Logan
6 Jun 2022

nobody is hiring a 30 week/7 months pregnant woman. And I don’t have money saved up because working in home care has been giving me not enough hours because I can’t physically lift anyone anymore or be in excessive heat. If anyone knows of any work from home jobs please let me know I am in desperate need, and I hate stressing out every single day because I don’t want my baby being stressed either..

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Tiye
Same:/ I’m 7 months hiding my belly going for interviews rn
6 Jun 2022

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Jessica
true, and those jobs are not difficult to obtain.
7 Jun 2022

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Madison
21 May 2022

Y’all I’m miserable I’m usually in a great mood and love being pregnant! But I’m running on no sleep. I live in apartments with THE BEST landlord! She’s been so supportive! Even moving me into a better and more peaceful apartment for my fiancé and I. I’ve live in a down stairs apartment for almost 4 year.. THE FREAKIN ASS HOLE THAT LIVES ABOVE ME!! He plays the drums until 3am and I already struggle to sleep.. like his girlfriend came to my apartment to “make sure I couldn’t hear them” and I’ve called the cops for them being on my porch.. I live in Texas and I’m a young tiny girl that usually alone.. Not a very smart idea to be on my porch.. I went to the doctor today but they basically told me I was being dramatic.. after setting there for 4 hours and I don’t feel good at all like at all I think I’m at the point of exhaustion I’m sick.. and I’ve been crying all day.. I’m so scared I’m hurting my baby. I’m 4 months pregnant and this being my first pregnancy sometimes doctors don’t take me seriously. And when the doctor called me meds I didn’t need I basically told her to shove them up her ass.. she was hateful and I was mad and hungry. I’ve literally cried all day. And I got a sweet boy in my belly that’s literally made me love being pregnant. I’m so scared of hurting him being this emotional and so tired. My fiancé came home just to take care of me! I love my boys so much but need momma support and any idea to help sleep.

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Autumn
If you're not satisfied with your doctor find another one! Switch switch switch until you find the right one for YOU. As for the neighbor. Check your lease. A lot of apartments have quiet hours. Constantly report him. You also legally have the right to a peaceful enjoyment of your apartment. Which def means not having someone playing drums at 3am. If it was me and nothing else worked I would make his life hell right back. Figure out when he sleeps and play loud music. But I'm petty so ?‍♀️
21 May 2022

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Olivia
my dr said lack of sleep doesn’t effect the baby as long as you eat healthy, stay hydrated and take your vitamins. i have had insomnia related to my anxiety and adhd. Since i can’t take my usual meds while pregnant, i’ve been super sleep deprived and the baby is perfectly healthy. i know the exhaustion is probably wearing on your mental stability like it did mine. it was so apparent at 4 months too. it gets better! and i changed my drs and finally got one i liked starting at 4 months if you feel like that’s not working either. listening to white noise helps sleep, drinking a glass of water, going to bed earlier so ur not stressed on time, walking outside a couple of minutes, hot food, reading a boring book. i literally count sheep sometimes ?
21 May 2022

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Nichole
19 May 2022

Hello everyone!! I'm a stay at home mother and first time mom. It's difficult sometimes not being able to work or find something I can do at home while taking care of our daughter. I hope to find something one day to help support our little family and be able to move into our own place as we have been staying with my parents since November. Love to hear from anyone. Have a great day ladies.

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Niva ❣️
Good morning ❣️ i understand how you feel. I'm a stay at home mom and i'm not working either.
19 May 2022

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Niva ❣️
I applied but no response and it's been months
19 May 2022

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Karina
13 May 2022

My bf called me saying he's over exhausted and on the verge of a melt down because of how he's expected to take care of our son after work and on the weekends. He basically said it's unfair that he's out working all day and then expected to care for our son when he gets home when I'm at home all day. He thinks it's all easy and fun taking care of a baby. I've been taking care of our son since he was born and barely ask for the weekends last month so I can catch up on sleep. In his eyes I'm basically being selfish and not thinking about him. Like I'm exhausted to and I break down but I still keep going for my son. I'm just hurt by this honestly.

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LaTisha
Hang on mama it's light at the tunnel. He wouldn't be able to last in your shoes if he tried . Men have no idea what a stay at home mom does. You are not selfish. You got this.
13 May 2022

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Slim Slim
Men think it's very easy raising a little baby but it's not it's exhausting as hell especially if you're a new mom cuz you don't know what to do and if you're not getting any help it can be very frustrating some men don't believe in postpartum depression and it's very serious in New Moms you going to have to find a way to communicate with him for him to understand you need help and you're tired as well you don't just sit at home all day doing nothing taking care of a baby is a full-time job as well
13 May 2022

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Omalis
26 Jan 2022

Just wondering, how do you deal with a husband who gets lazy when it comes to helping home? I work 2 jobs and take care of babygirl all day, then come home to do everything for him, her and barely myself.

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Victoria
Man I need advice on this too sometimes I feel like I'm maid ?
26 Jan 2022

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Omalis
girl YES! And were suppose to move this weekend. Idk who is moving in here bc only mine and babys stuff is packed. My mans supposed to take his kids stuff apart nd his stuff. But nope. Just be on his phone watching youtube like nothing needs to be done.
26 Jan 2022

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Zoya
17 Jan 2022

I feel like I’m complaining today. I sit down at work all day and it hurts to sit. Then when I get up I feel pressure like my baby is trying to come out. Then something about today I’m extra hungry ! On top of that heartburn! I’m sleepy. I still need to go home cook clean and take care of my other kids. School work and have me time. I’m exhausted physically and mentally today. I’m drained

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Erin
You got this mama?
17 Jan 2022

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Zoya
thank you ?
17 Jan 2022

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Madison
17 Jan 2022

So I work in home health care and this lady’s house just got sprayed for bugs but I wear my cloth mask all day except when I eat is it ok for me to be in here for the next 7 hours still

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Key??
No. Especially if it’s the use of harsh chemicals.
17 Jan 2022

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graceka
anything used to spray bugs is harmful to the fetus ;(
17 Jan 2022

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leanna
14 Jan 2022

We need a babysitter for date night we want out of home care and can do last minute we have not had a date in a year because we can't seem to find someone please help

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Tasnim
We're do you leave ??
23 Jan 2022

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leanna
Goodyear Arizona
23 Jan 2022

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Guera
14 Jan 2022

I constantly feel so out of place in my relationship, I do everything that's has to do with the kids, the home, I take care of everyone and I feel like my "partner" doesn't even do the bare minimum, I feel like I sacrifice so much for him and do so much for him, I don't get the same in return, I don't even feel like I'm his type ,like he's not even into me, cuz when u really love someone u do everything for them

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Jess
I went through the same thing, tell him how you feel or nothing will change. I went my sons first year doing absolutely everything and i still do 90% of everything but hes slowing starting to get himself involved more with doing bathtime and bringing me his bottles without complaining about it.
14 Jan 2022

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Stephanie
Girl I'm a going through the exact same. ?
14 Jan 2022

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Paige
7 Jan 2022

I Started working 1am-8am (sometimes later then that). My daughter is going to be three in April, she understands mommy has to work... I am trying to sleep a little bit after I get home from work, take care of household chores and whatever I need to do during the day.. How do I juggle all of this and see my baby girl during the day and not be exhausted at work ?

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Mari (Pronounced Mary)
Honestly I have no idea. I did it during my last pregnancy and ended up in the hospital for six weeks with preeclampsia. It's so hard. Do you get help?
7 Jan 2022

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Paige
yes, I do. I video call her when I am awake and then she has ninja classes on wednesdays and library classes on Thursdays so I see her those days. I dont work Sunday and Monday so those days she will be home. I just started. This is only my second day.
7 Jan 2022

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