I had considered doing that as well, but decided against it in the long run. One thing that any parent can tell you is that we're no strangers to sleepless and restless nights. That was a huge consideration for me and what ultimately put me off the idea. Some people can manage well with little sleep, as can I. But I don't enjoy it one bit. Of course many children sleep all night, every night. But then sometimes that just doesn't work out. My own boys didn't sleep through the night for a few years. With getting up every hour or 2 for 3 years, you can imagine I was pretty much a zombie. Are you thinking of doing this for someone who requires regular overnights, or just occasional? I would think you'd probably be able to charge quite a bit for this as it's very specialized. I'm not sure what everyone else thinks, but I'd probably go 30%-50% higher than day rates. Another thing to consider is that for 5 days per week, you've got kids, around the clock. Is this something that you feel comfortable with? This means no 'down time'. For me, it sends a shudder down my spine, but for you it might be a perfect fit....plus, you'd be making some pretty excellent secondary coin! BUT, another consideration (and I may be talking shite here), what about taxes? I'm thinking if you pull in double your income, you'll bump up to a higher tax bracket, thereby making you pay out more.....will the amount you're left with make it still worthwhile? I don't know....these are just things I would probably investigate and consider before taking the plunge.

I guess you just have to weigh out the pros and cons and decide what you and your husband are able to cope with. Good luck with your decision!!!