I have worked full-time since my now 18 month old DD was 4.5 months old. It's tough!

I actually had a meltdown infront of my boss the other day because I'm struggling to do housework and work fulltime.

Even harder at the moment because we moved house last month so the place is very disorganised, but slowly getting there.

I try to do 1-3 loads of washing every day or every second day and hang it out before I go to bed. I'm also trying to make sure I do a min of 15 mins flat out housework each night. Might be tidying the lounge while watching TV. I'm also trying to cut back on TV and computer time.

once we have the place somewhat tidy and organised, we'll probably be employing my cousin to clean for us once a week. She'll do dusting, clean kitchen, toilet, bathroom, vacuum & mop floors and possibly fold some washing.

I'm also trying to do multiple things when I'm in a room, like when I'm giving DD a bath, I might clean the bathroom, or tidy her room ( I can see her in the bath while I'm in her room). Or when I'm cooking dinner, I'll tidy up the kitchen a bit, or tidy the lounge (which is next to the kitchen).

I'm really lucky to work in a flexible environment with a great boss who has told me that if I need to leave early now and then to get some housework done, or if I need a friday or monday off for a long weekend to get things done that as long as I give him a few days notice its fine.