Diaper Swappers

KaleidoscopeEyes · 02-13-2013, 09:39 AM

Yep, dh is a sahd. He does a medical study every 2-3 months though. He made. 4800 last year doing 2 studies.

Shimpie · 02-13-2013, 12:25 PM

DH just finished his Bachelor's two years ago. He's in the process of establishing his business to work from home and teaches a class at a community college. In the mean time, I make ~75% of our household income. If DH makes more more, we might be able to afford an second child. Squeeeeeee!

Van1300 · 02-13-2013, 07:12 PM

We are about even. But up until this year, I was the primary money maker as DH was a full time grad student and stayed home with our daughter. He is now making slightly more then me (I also have my masters) and he has the potential to make way more then me (I am a social worker). I am fine with that though

firstlynn · 02-13-2013, 07:24 PM

yes, DH works PT & I work (a little more) than FT, I earn about 90% of our household salary. DH takes care of some household chores & care for the kids quite a bit when I work (I work shifts/weekends at times). Things are working out great & the kids enjoy their 'daddy time'.

cpamamma · 02-13-2013, 11:17 PM

Yep. I earn 25k more and have always earn more. We both would like for me to stay home for a bit but right now it's not feasible. Also my job has our insurance.

Barbmh · 02-27-2013, 08:47 AM

I would love to stay home at least until our son starts school, but since I make 2/3rds of our income and have the good benefits that is not in the cards. It is okay though because I don't think I'm cut out to stay home. I enjoy my job and the people I work with.

homebirthmom · 02-27-2013, 08:56 AM

right now yes I am as dh is in school with GI bill. it comes in droves. sometimes I make way less, sometimes more. I also get child support tho so thats alot of my money.

lemurmommies · 02-27-2013, 02:28 PM

Nope, I make about 30k less than DP. But in the next year that number should shrink to more like a 20k difference.

FairSailing188 · 02-27-2013, 02:43 PM

DH makes about 60% of our total income but we both work full time professional type jobs out of the home. I assume about 60% of the parenting/household responsibilities and we alternate who is more "on call" depending on what is going on with each other's job. We have been very lucky that when his work life has been crazy I've been able to pull back a bit and vice versa. It's hard though and some days I wish I spent more time during the week with DS. I have to remind myself quality, not quantity.

BESMama · 02-28-2013, 01:08 PM

I am the only breadwinner. DH is the stay-at-home parent.

02-13-2013, 09:39 AM	#11
KaleidoscopeEyes Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Springfield Missouri Posts: 12,221 Ratings: 66 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Yep, dh is a sahd. He does a medical study every 2-3 months though. He made. 4800 last year doing 2 studies. __________________ Super crunchy, atheist, vegetarian, liberal WOH and student mama to 4 wonderful, smart homeschooling kids Wesley 14, Seth 7, Pandora Moonlilly 3 and Nevermore Stargazer (11/2012) and married to the love of my life and SAH DH.

02-13-2013, 12:25 PM	#12
Shimpie Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,190 Ratings: 48 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Are you the primary breadwinner? DH just finished his Bachelor's two years ago. He's in the process of establishing his business to work from home and teaches a class at a community college. In the mean time, I make ~75% of our household income. If DH makes more more, we might be able to afford an second child. Squeeeeeee! __________________ Weena, wife to James and WOHM to Autumn (2.5) Labels? I don't use labels. I can't even get my label maker to work.

02-13-2013, 07:12 PM	#13
Van1300 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central FL Posts: 543 Ratings: 13 Feedback: 100%	Re: Are you the primary breadwinner? We are about even. But up until this year, I was the primary money maker as DH was a full time grad student and stayed home with our daughter. He is now making slightly more then me (I also have my masters) and he has the potential to make way more then me (I am a social worker). I am fine with that though __________________ WOHM and to Jon (6/2006). Mamma to daughter Elli (12/2009) and Jacob (11/2012) Crazy Florida Gator fan , beach bum, and outdoor enthusiast!

02-13-2013, 07:24 PM	#14
firstlynn Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 904 Ratings: 282 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Are you the primary breadwinner? yes, DH works PT & I work (a little more) than FT, I earn about 90% of our household salary. DH takes care of some household chores & care for the kids quite a bit when I work (I work shifts/weekends at times). Things are working out great & the kids enjoy their 'daddy time'. __________________ Try Twice: liketwice.com/waWcg & Thredup http://www.thredup.com/r/UF3PW5for nice used women designer clothes! $10 off 1st purchase.

02-27-2013, 08:47 AM	#16
Barbmh Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 7	Re: Are you the primary breadwinner? I would love to stay home at least until our son starts school, but since I make 2/3rds of our income and have the good benefits that is not in the cards. It is okay though because I don't think I'm cut out to stay home. I enjoy my job and the people I work with.