Major Changes Ahead!
There’s really no excuse for disappearing off like this. There is however, a reason. [Hint: Look at the picture.]
I hope you’ve figured it out by now. The hand made card isn’t the most accurate but if you look closely… 
I take my words back. Everybody guessed right
Ever since I found out – and I found out relatively early , I’ve been waking up everyday praying I wouldn’t be sick and working as much as I can, wrapping up work for clients, not taking on anymore work than my current levels of sleep and energy permit.
I still haven’t figured out the etiquette for this. As a freelancer, who do I need to tell? Do I even need to tell my clients? The ones I’m letting go of or the one’s I’ll continue working with or both? Also, if I take on new clients, will they need to be told?
You can tell its my first time can’t you? If you’ve got advice, I’m all ears!
The Base will be quiet a little while longer till I work out the details and get back to a posting schedule. Till then I’ll be aiming at once a week updates.
Don’t worry, the blog’s theme will not change. It’s still going to be about blogging, freelancing, social networking and whatever falls in between.
Oh and if you’d like to see this place updated more than once a week then I’m open to guest posts. Anyone up for it?
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Samar is a freelance writer, blogger and social media enthusiast.
She's the voice behind this blog, the writer behind each post and the one responsible for all the awesomeness (and goof-ups) around here.
If you want to outsource your blogging, get web copy written or have the social media end of things handled then she's your girl!
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August 12, 2009
at 10:25 am
To me the picture says… going back to school
Hope I'm right here.
Kashif´s last blog ..Manager – Sales and Solutions (Bhopal)
August 12, 2009
at 10:51 am
When are you due?
And since you've posted this on your blog, I think your clients all know now….
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I'm doing a happy dance for you!
Melinda | WAHM Biz Builder´s last blog ..Planning Your Posts
August 12, 2009
at 11:42 am
@ Kashif – Lol, something like that.
@ Mel – Thank you! Life as I know it changes for me sometime in late March
When posting this I was thinking more of the people who read this blog than my clients, but you're right. They'll know through this.
I'm hoping they'll understand my "Do I tell them or not" dilemma through this post
August 12, 2009
at 1:30 pm
Congratulations! What an exciting adventure for you
As for who do you tell and what do you say? Hmm.
Clients: need to know if life changes will affect your ability to fulfill your contracts. If you must let go of a client or two or three – consider recommending another blogger/writer for them to go to. Yes, my name can be used here
Seriously.
Tell the clients within a few months, offering them a list of people you think can do the work. This way reduces the surprise factor – something clients simply don't tolerate well. Its the professional thing to do.
Yes, my name can be used. *VBG*
August 12, 2009
at 2:43 pm
Congratulations Samar
Marc´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday: Mowgli and King Louie – The Early Years
August 12, 2009
at 3:48 pm
mashAllah congradulations
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August 12, 2009
at 4:22 pm
Congratulations!
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August 12, 2009
at 5:20 pm
@ Charlene – Awesome! That hadn't occurred to me. I'll be referring future queries to freelancers. Why didn't I think of that? I'll keep you in mind
@ Marc, Tabish & HK – Thank you
August 12, 2009
at 5:34 pm
Congratulations! That's wonderful news, I wish you all the best.
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August 13, 2009
at 5:00 am
hey – that's great news. I wish you all the best. I'm so happy for you
Tony´s last blog ..My mom gets a pedicure – I get to take care of the kids
August 14, 2009
at 7:22 pm
Congrats Sammar, wish you all the best.
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August 15, 2009
at 3:20 pm
Congrats!
So inshallah it will be dinner with Hubby and Kiddo then
August 15, 2009
at 5:39 pm
Congratulations! That is so awesome. I have a 1 and 3 year old, so I suppose you could say I'm still a relatively new dad.
Just remember, you're not going to get much sleep after the baby is born for about 3 months. After that, they start sleeping all through the night. Just be prepared.
John Hoff – WpBlogHost´s last blog ..A-List Bloggers & Everyday Bloggers, They Do Things Differently
August 15, 2009
at 6:36 pm
@ Magnus, Tony & Eros – Thank you!
@ Cookie Monster – You keep talking about this dinner but when are you coming to Dubai?
@ John – Thank you John! Also for the heads up about the sleeping habits of newborns. Guess I'll be giving myself maternity leave after the delivery.
But if they wake up at night does that mean babies sleep during the day?
August 15, 2009
at 8:29 pm
In our experience, they take a couple naps during the day, but they're long naps.
One thing we also did was buy a little baby stuffed elephant which played a song when you pulled the cord. We put that on my wife's stomach each night and played it for the baby.
After he was born, we used that elephant and played the song for him. It seemed to calm him down because he recognized it.
Also, consider taking naps when they do, otherwise, you'll get no sleep yourself. lol
John Hoff – WpBlogHost´s last blog ..A-List Bloggers & Everyday Bloggers, They Do Things Differently
August 15, 2009
at 11:06 pm
"But if they wake up at night does that mean babies sleep during the day?"
Sounds like a freelancer. Should be no issue for you
Marc´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday: Mowgli and King Louie – The Early Years
August 16, 2009
at 6:09 am
*coughs* my daughter woke up for 3-4 hourly feeds every night until just before she turned two. Every child is different, yours may sleep through the night from six weeks onwards or may way for feeds for the next few years. They're all individual.
Melinda | WAHM Biz Builder´s last blog ..Planning Your Posts
August 17, 2009
at 4:11 pm
@ John – Thanks John, that's great advice! I was thinking of catching up on chores while the baby slept during the day but you may have a point about sleeping when they do.
@ Marc – Lol! I hope so. But seeing as how I've been spared from morning sickness, I'm hoping my child will continue to be as considerate
@ Mel – Wow. Guess the best thing to do is wait and see. I just wish we could sleep a lot right now and store it all up for when the baby comes so that we wouldn't be tired and devoid of sleep all the time post birth.
August 18, 2009
at 9:08 am
The picture said, Back to school! for me too. 'course, I have 4 kids, so I'm kinda sorta slanted in that direction….
Any questions you have regarding sleeping thru the night, breastfeeding, whatever…I must have gone thru everything imaginable under the sun.
Regarding sleep….remember, nobody went to college with the inability to sleep thru the night.
Same thing with toilet training…. 
Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach´s last blog ..BY Invitation ONLY – Income Fitness Launch
August 19, 2009
at 7:48 am
Wow. Take very good care of your wonderful gift. I suggest you get a book about "Baby's first year." It should contain all the information from the first month to the 12th month. It's very convenient when you are searching for answers in emergency situations.
Put much time on her, that way you'll discover the nuances of her cryings. Also give her all the needed vaccinations, it will benefit her a lot.
September 3, 2009
at 10:23 pm
@ Barbara – 4 kids! That's awesome! I'm looking at my mom in a whole new light these days. She gave birth to 4 kids too. I'm freaking out with my first!
@ Walter – Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely be doing that.
October 11, 2009
at 5:00 pm
Samar! Congratulations
That's really great news. Syma will have a new friend
Let me know if you need anything and enjoy every minute of your pregnancy!
Rest well,
S.
December 7, 2009
at 7:24 am
Hey congratulation Samar! I really respect and enjoy your Experience! That's a great pleasure.
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January 9, 2010
at 4:09 am
It's not a bad idea for you as it gets you noticed, but as for seo it doesn't do much for the second blog owners rankings, still that's his choice.
January 9, 2010
at 4:10 am
Guest bloggers will come only for some good blogs. Automatically posting articles means you want to post from some rss feeds? That's a bad thing.
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