My husband commuted from FLL to IAD for six months. It is challenging on everyone, but I think it's the best option at least for the first six months to year of working when you have a family, because chances are you will switch bases within your first year and that makes for a lot of work with a wife and kids. He was able to commute from South Florida up to IAD without ever having to call out or use the commuter clause. He did have to jumpseat a lot, but always got on his first or second flight. Sometimes he'd have to go up the day before he was on rsv. to be there on time which was tough. He usually flew in & out of FLL but sometimes had to fly into MIA and I'd have to pick him up. It was a really challenging time for us, but I'm glad he commuted up because he ended up getting a new base after six months. The hardest part for us with reserve commute was that often he'd just be sitting in his crashpad not even flying, but have to be up there. Be prepared for a challenge if you commute reserve, but it's definitely doable. Best of luck!