[blparent] working from home.

Wed May 20 20:54:33 UTC 2009

I can give my input. I do work from home, but I do home childcare. So caring 
for my own daughter fits right in.to my own job.  I am hoping to find a new 
career sometime soon and am wanting to continue to work from home so that I 
don't miss out on anything in Savannah's life. So this thread is actually 
interesting to me.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 10:29 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] Re: Summer- right around the corner


> Hi guys.
> Thank you for writing back.
> For those of you who work from home and don't have childcare, how do you
> do it?
> 1. You're on the phone and your kid starts screaming or just wants you
> to play, both of which I determine to be a need. What do you do?
> 2. You're reviewing a document or writing a document, have good momentum
> going, what do you do?
> 3. How do you keep yourself from getting frustrated when you've counted
> on your kid taking a nap and you have a deadline and your kid doesn't
> nap?
> 4. How do you rationalize quantity over quality? For example, I'm not
> with my kid during most of her waking hours. That's fine with me. I do
> have some great hours in the evenings and on weekends. I like and need
> the split between work and home.
> I think of the "firsts" as the first time I see it. It may not be "the
> first", but it's the first for/with me so that's what matters.
> And, I have made peace with the fact that my daughter will have many
> experiences without me. It's not so much a daycare thing, but an
> interest thing. If she wants to go ride a motor cycle, she'll do that
> with someone other then me, because we don't havea motor cycle.
> I'm curious to know if working from home without childcare is dependent
> on parent's personality, the type of work you do, or some other factor.
> Anybody care to answer this one?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Tammy, Paul and Colyn
> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 6:47 PM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] Re: Summer- right around the corner
>
> Hi,
>
> Besides that, you won't have to pay as much if you higher a teenager to
> babysit for you, and you won't have to worry about if she's being well
> taken care of since you'll be right there and able to make sure things
> run smoothly.  I would do the same thing if I were in your place.  The
> whole reason I work out of my home is because I would really regret
> missing a first step or a first word or first whatever.
>
> Tammy
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jo Elizabeth Pinto" <jopinto at pcdesk.net>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 1:40 PM
> Subject: [Bulk] Re: [blparent] Summer- right around the corner
>
>
>>I know there are good care centers available.  First of all, I've done
> the
>>math.  If I put Sarah in someone else's care, I'd be spending most of
> what
>>I make from my job to pay for the sitter or the center.  It doesn't
> make
>>sense to me, especially since my income is a large part of what keeps
> the
>>household going.  Secondly, Sarah is probably the only child I will
> ever
>>have, and I didn't think I would get the chance in my life to have a
> child
>>at all.  As hard as it is sometimes, I love every day with her, and I
> don't
>>want her to spend the majority of her waking hours with someone else
> while
>>I miss out on the stages and changes which, I'm learning, go by fast
> and
>>then are gone forever.  That's a personal choice.  My little girl is my
>
>>first priority, I do my job because I need to keep a roof over our
> heads
>>and food on the table.  That means things get hectic, I work feverishly
>
>>while she naps and put in a lot of late hours after she goes to bed.
>>Usually that's enough, but the workload is heavy now, and I'm thinking
> that
>>getting some morning help a few days a week for the summer will be
> enough.
>>In the fall, well, we'll see what happens when we get there.
>>
>> Jo Elizabeth
>>
>> "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be
> changed
>> until it is faced."--James Baldwin
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 6:32 AM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Summer- right around the corner
>>
>>
>>> If I can ask, why don't you want to put her in daycare?
>>> To me, daycare is one of the best things going.
>>> They have lots of staff at least the good ones do, they have a lot of
>>> activities, and you get to do work without needing to plan and/or
> carry
>>> out activities.
>>> To me, I'd gladly pay for daycare and view it as a great trade-off
> for
>>> the ability to work without stressing over both a child and a job.
>>> You certainly want to do your homework, but good daycares are indeed
> out
>>> there.
>>> I'd be happy to talk more with you off-list.
>>> And, if I can ask, where is Papa Bear in all this? I say this only
>>> because assumming you aren't a single parent, your emotional health
> and
>>> the child's emotional health as well as physical safety should be his
>>> concern.
>>> My husband says that trying to work and take care of a child at the
> same
>>> time, is akin to being drunk and taking care of a child because you
>>> can't put your focus on either task well. I think he's right.
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>> On Behalf Of Jo Elizabeth Pinto
>>> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 12:27 AM
>>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Summer- right around the corner
>>>
>>> I checked into MOPS, but it's pretty pricey because you pay for the
>>> child care.  I might look into it further, but at this point I think
>>> I'll spend the money on having a teenager come into my home two or
> three
>>> mornings a week, if I can find one over the summer.  That way I'll be
>>> here if the need comes up, but I can work and someone else can
> entertain
>>> Sarah a little.
>>> It's getting too hard to manage working and looking after her, now
> that
>>> she's getting older and wanting a lot more interaction.  But I don't
>>> want to put her in day care, so at least short term, a hired big bro
> or
>>> sis playmate might just be the answer for me.
>>>
>>> Jo Elizabeth
>>>
>>> "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be
> changed
>>> until it is faced."--James Baldwin
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Barbara Hammel" <poetlori8 at msn.com>
>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 9:26 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Summer- right around the corner
>>>
>>>
>>>>I enjoy being on the other end of MOPS.  I get my baby fix every two
>>>>weeks during the school year.  I figure I'd rather earn money by
>>>>watching the kids than pay to go where I can't relate.  Since you all
>>>>have typically developing children, it would probably be lots of fun
>>>>for you.  The topics have run from serious to very frivolous like
>>>>getting pedicures.  It sounds like the moms have lots of fun.
>>>> Barbara
>>>>
>>>> If wisdom's ways you wisely seek, five things observe with care:  of
>>>> whom you speak, to whom you speak, and how and when and where.
>>>>
>>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>>> From: "Leanne Merren" <leemer02 at gmail.com>
>>>> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 7:22 PM
>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Summer- right around the corner
>>>>
>>>>> I always enjoyed mops, because everybody shares good things, as
> well
>>>>> as challenges, and it doesn't seem like as much of a competition as
>>>>> in other groups.  Also, the child goes to their own class while mom
>>>>> is in her meeting having some mom time, so you aren't chasing your
>>>>> child while the other moms watch and scrutinize your every move.
> Not
>>>
>>>>> that this bothers me a lot, but it can lead to awkward moments when
>>>>> they try to take care of your child for you or act like you can't
>>>>> tell what your child is doing. You get to just sit and chat about
>>>>> being a mom, so they start to realize that you have your own way of
>>>>> doing things.  My group started asking how I handle certain
>>>>> situations, such as injuries and emergency situations, and I
> enjoyed
>>>>> the opportunity to educate them.  Much better than feeling like I
> had
>>>
>>>>> to put on a show for them as they watched my every move.
>>>>> My kids love the program too because it's like school for them
> before
>>>
>>>>> they actually start school.
>>>>> Leanne
>>>>> "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do
>>>>> not see."
>>>>> Hebrews 11:1
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
>>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 2:58 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Summer- right around the corner
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> She is and she isn't.
>>>>>> Mom groups often have the sole purpose of trying to out-mom the
>>>>>> other moms.
>>>>>> The classes at least have a focus, moms groups, the focus is on
>>>>>> being a mom, and it can get kind of caddy.
>>>>>> Jo Elizabeth, you may find a group with a different purpose more
>>>>>> enjoyable. V does have some excellent suggestions.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>>>> On Behalf Of Veronica Smith
>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 5:50 PM
>>>>>> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Summer- right around the corner
>>>>>>
>>>>>> When Gab was small I didn't even know that those kind of groups
>>> existed.
>>>>>> You are lucky.  Hope you have fun. V
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>>>> On Behalf Of Allie
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 2:19 AM
>>>>>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Summer- right around the corner
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Wow, that is one lucky girl. Hope she has a lot of fun.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I don't really have anything planned this summer, other than
> getting
>>>
>>>>>> involved with the Mom's Club in my area. Hopefully that'll keep us
>>>>>> going out enough that I don't go crazy cooped up in this apartment
>>> all summer.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -- Allie
>>>>>>
>>>>>> A smile costs nothing but gives much.  It enriches those who
> receive
>>>
>>>>>> without making poorer those who give.  It takes but a moment, but
>>>>>> the memory of it sometimes lasts forever.
>>>>>> None is so rich or
>>>>>> mighty that he cannot get along without it and none is so poor
> that
>>>>>> he cannot be made rich by it.
>>>>>> Yet a smile cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it
> is
>>>
>>>>>> something that is of no value to anyone until it is given away.
>>>>>> Some people are too tired to give you a smile.  Give them one of
>>>>>> yours, as none needs a smile so much as he who has no more to
> give.
>>>>>> -- Author Unknown
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>>>>> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 10:43 AM
>>>>>> Subject: [blparent] Summer- right around the corner
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> So do you all have any exciting plans for the summer.
>>>>>> I signed Gab up for a few things. 1.  Camp Invention- they learn
> how
>>>
>>>>>> to make space rockets and how to keep the environment clean.  Last
>>>>>> year she came home with a robot held together with duct tape.  But
>>> it was cute.
>>>>>> 2. Day camp with the YMCA.  Each day they will do something
>>>>>> different, swim, tumble, field trip, soccer, basketball and
> reading,
>>> math, science.
>>>>>> 3. Vacation bible school
>>>>>> 4. Cooking camp:  they learn to make a cake and how to decorate
> it.
>>>>>> And every Monday evening piano lessons V
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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