First of all, daycare is SO expensive. It's also nearly impossible to live off one income.

Therefore after my second was born, I started working an overnight job. So while dad is working during the day, mom is home with the kids. Then mom goes to work at night, while dad is home with kids.

Essentially it works great for us. The biggest problem I face is being able to get enough sleep. For one, getting enough sleep is important for my own health and simply to be able to function. And two, always feeling sleepy during the day I'm unable to give my kids the attention they need and deserve.

I'm just trying to figure out how to make this work. My kids deserve a better mom than what I give them on days I'm just 'too tired'..

If anyone has similar experience, what has worked for you?

tia