Sadly, I think I must.... :(

[lilac]

I didnt WANT to do daycare, but eventually the need for me to draw an income if I wanted to be with my kids became a necessity. When I first started, I took on to much too quickly, lasted about 3 months with a full daycare (5kids plus my own 2). I was extremely overwhelmed, burnt out, depressed all on top of several non daycare related personal issues. I basically just put it to my families as just that. They understood (or at least let on that they did!). Took a break for a few months to deal with some of my 'stuff' reorganized myself and started a new, slowly this time, and purposly took several months to fill up.

I feel I am there again, burnt out, tired, frustrated with the kids and parents (although I am also preg and hormonal) and racking my brain for another source of income that I can do from home, with a newborn!

I feel bad that you are going through this too, its no fun, although you must be looking forward to getting out of the house for a bit of a breather! And when you are ready, you can always go back to it! As someone already suggeted, I dont think you need to tell your remaining family all the details, if you are going to continue with them....

Good luck, and hope you feel better about things to come!

[Spixie33]

I didnt WANT to do daycare, but eventually the need for me to draw an income if I wanted to be with my kids became a necessity. When I first started, I took on to much too quickly, lasted about 3 months with a full daycare (5kids plus my own 2). I was extremely overwhelmed, burnt out, depressed all on top of several non daycare related personal issues. I basically just put it to my families as just that. They understood (or at least let on that they did!). Took a break for a few months to deal with some of my 'stuff' reorganized myself and started a new, slowly this time, and purposly took several months to fill up.

I feel I am there again, burnt out, tired, frustrated with the kids and parents (although I am also preg and hormonal) and racking my brain for another source of income that I can do from home, with a newborn!

I feel bad that you are going through this too, its no fun, although you must be looking forward to getting out of the house for a bit of a breather! And when you are ready, you can always go back to it! As someone already suggeted, I dont think you need to tell your remaining family all the details, if you are going to continue with them....

Good luck, and hope you feel better about things to come!

You could try contractxchange.com . They are a legitimate work from home business where you sort of do call centre jobs. I did that for over 2 years. Depending on what contract you get -the hours and income can fluctuate based on seasons though so I wouldn't recommend if you absolutely need to make X amount of dollars. It is good for someone looking for some extra $$ though and who doesn't depend solely on it. There are times I made great money and then months where it slowed to a crawl.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

I also feel tempted to quit and get an outside job at least once a month. Usually it happens after a bad day. I also haven't had so much as a nibble for any openings I have but luckily I have someone secured for next year and that should be enough to get by even if I am not full

[lilac]

Oh wow, thanks for that website! Its kinda exactly what i was looking for! its hard to trust work at home websites when you dont know anyone who has actually done it and can vouch that its legit!! Thanks again!