Hi, this is a really quiet thread, but I'll still like to join and add my 2-cents' worth!


I think some types of jobs or industries are better suited to PT/freelance arrangements than others. Some industries are also more established in accepting PT/freelance workers than others.

I'm in the publication and education lines which have long been open to part-timers, so when DS came along, I went PT. Like workingmum, I don't find it easy being PT/freelance, plus there are no employee benefits, medical, etc., but I like the flexibility

Tokidoki, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss last Aug. Don't give up trying if that's what you really want, just remember to enjoy the journey All the best!!

I just joined today I'm also a single-child parent. Although my son is just 15 months, it's soooo not likely that I'll have another! Reasons?


I'm 41 this year, DH is a year older. We tried for baby for 10 years before giving IVF a shot. Went through an op to correct a blockage in my cervix, three rounds of IVF implantation, one miscarriage, pre-eclampsia during my pregnancy and an emergency C-section (because my organs were starting to fail due to the pre-eclampsia) to have my boy.

Still, I'm thankful! I only had to go through one round of IVF egg-induction (so many injections I lost count) and extraction--I know of another lady who had to go through more than one round (shudder!)--my boy is healthy and my C-section wound healed fast and well.

Now that I have one, my relatives are leaving me alone. However, I need to qualify that I didn't have my son to please anyone. Children are a blessing from God, and I just wanted my portion

So, hi there other single-child parents! Nice to meet you