My husband is looking at switching to a QC job in the company he works for, and that would entail working 12 hour shifts starting @ 8pm. I'm not too crazy about this since we are supposed to have our first baby in a few weeks, but I'm sure I can manage while he's working - plus he'll only work 2 weeks a month. Anyone else have this experience?
2007-03-26 09:41:23 · 13 answers · asked by FirefighterWife 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My husband works a 4 day, 12 hr shift pattern. This consists of 2 day shifts and 2 night shifts. I have to say its not rosy and has been the cause of many arguments. I have a now 8 month old baby and I can honestly say that I found it very difficult to cope due to the sleep deprivation. It has improved now my baby is older but if the baby is unsettled, you are on your own and the next day have to look after the baby while your husband is in bed sleeping. This can lead to resentment because yes he is out earning money but you are at home alone with a demanding baby and have had very little sleep and cannot just go to bed when you feel like it. I'm not expressing myself very well as I want to say so much ,but one thing I will say is that you should discuss it and get a plan of action should you have been up all night with the baby whilst your husband is working because you need to sleep too. Maybe he could delay the move until you have more of a routine and the baby is a little older and settled. I do hope this helps, I know it is negative but the 1st weeks are hard enough without added pressure. Good luck with everything and just enjoy your baby cos it is totally the best (even if very tiring) feeling in the world.
2007-03-26 10:13:30 · answer #1 · answered by HRH Shoe Queen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not, but if he is only working 2 weeks a month, that shouldn't be too bad. Good luck, I have a husband that works from 7 am to 7:30pm! This is much better than his last job, he left the house at 6 am and didn't get home until 9 pm!! It can be tough sometimes, but the time together is that much more amazing!
2007-03-26 09:47:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have a 2 month old son and my husband works 2nd shift. He leaves the house at 3:00 pm and doesn't get home until 4 am 6 days a week. So if your husband is only going to be working 2 weeks a month you should be fine. Its hard at first being home by yourself and not getting a break but you get used to it.
2007-03-26 09:50:52 · answer #3 · answered by Amber G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm right there with ya! How crazy, mine just left for his first night shift 3:30pm to 2am (4-10's). It's better $ though so I don't have to go out and get a job quite yet, yah for baby & me. Plus we get longer weekends now with Dad & with the weather starting to get nicer, I think we'll really enjoy it.
2007-03-26 09:49:38 · answer #4 · answered by Nik's Mom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband is also looking to switch to night because he is in school for firefighting during the days. we have a 10 week old, for me the days are harder then the nights. when our son sleeps in the bed with us he sleeps so much better then in his crib. Just try and relax and take things as they come. see if you can get help for the first week or 2.. so you can get back to your old self... babies are the biggest blessings congrats and good luck!!!
2007-03-26 09:47:02 · answer #5 · answered by missmeliss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-08 11:49:47 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband started nights a few weeks ago, so when he comes home, he plays with the baby and lets me sleep in for a couple hours, then goes to bed. I have her all day, wake him up for her dinner, bath and bed, then we get a couple hours. Its rough! But it can work.
2007-03-26 13:16:54 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My hubby is on swing shift and leaves about 3:00 and returns just after midnight. For us, its perfect-- I'm going to shift my schedule just a bit earlier (start @630AM) and then we'll never need daycare (i plan to keep working.)
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