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By: Chauntelle Rakebrandt

Chauntelle Rakebrandt — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:31:34 +0000

Thanks for this Kylie, very inspirational. I have a young daughter who is 8 months old, and I started the business full time when she was only 4 months old…it’s hard but so worth it. I am loving your blog – wish I’d come across it earlier!

By: Kylie Short

Kylie Short — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:13:43 +0000

@Melissa – I think that is the key, to let other mums know that each of our experiences will be different and that all we need is to be confident in ourselves and our choices.

@Caroline – I definitely underestimated what it would be like but I’d still not change a thing

By: Caroline Hatta,

Caroline Hatta, — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:15:35 +0000

Hi Kylie
I whole heartedly agree that all the planning in the world to start a business working from home with kids, will not prepare you for your day or the needs of the business and the kids.
Almost monthly I have to re-organise or structure my week due to the needs of the kids and their growing needs for school, after school activities and just attention from me.

Caz

By: Melissa Williscroft

Melissa Williscroft — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:09:56 +0000

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Kylie!

I set up my VA business a few months ago and have a 22 month old son. I’ve been struggling to plan out my work day, whilst still leaving time for everything else that I need to do and was really wondering how other mums in my situation cope and survive!

I’ve become very handy at typing with my toddler sitting on my knee and talking on the phone whilst drawing with him – not exactly ideal, but hey – whatever works!

Thank you for the insight into how you manage, it’s made me feel a lot better

Regards,
Melissa