Only worked for me when I was also studying (2 days work, 3 days uni each week)... I did this for 3 years. My DD was at school though.... and rarely ill... when she was ill the wheels certainly fell off the wagon!!! I wasn't paid and I missed uni but eventually DH got 'parenting leave' entitlements from his employer, that was a God send....and he stayed home instead.

Couldn't do it with my young boys... they have colds so frequently ATM it would be impossible.

Have to admit to being very happy with just DH in the workforce ATM... however I really miss the mental stimulation and the social contact.

Oh and my DH is very domesticated.... it would have been impossible to have worked/studied if he didn't do his fair share.