Have any moms gone freelance? If so, what did you for childcare if you wanted to take breaks in between? Thinking of taking a couple years off to be at home with the baby after she is born, but would be open to taking on a few short term freelance gigs during that time to stay in the game. Just not sure what I would do about childcare. Would a nanny be the best route?

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I have gone freelance from full time. I have 2 kids. But it seems freelance gigs are busier like 40 + hours a week. Well it’s only been a week so let’s see how it goes. My toddler goes to preschool and my infant is at home

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Freelancing remotely. I have someone watching over my infant while I work from home

I saved up for a one year maternity leave. It was hard but one of the most rewarding years of my life. I found a lot of creative solutions through local mom groups

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I’m doing exactly this! Found a daycare nearby that allows drop in days so you just pay per day they go. It’s worked well for us. Only downside is daycare germs are no fun.

Interested in doing the same thing! Are you able to share how/where you found a freelance job?

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