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Ditto to that snlee. I''m lucky that that''s my biggest concern. Even though DH''s income is enough to live off of, but it''s difficult to think what it wold be like without mine.Date: 11/19/2008 1:14:44 AM
Author: snlee
I am struggling with this decision right now. My maternity leave ends in February and right now I plan to go back to work full-time but it breaks my heart thinking about leaving my (then) 4 month old. I want to be there for every moment and I know I won''t be able to give my all if I''m working full-time. Being a mom is the toughest job ever but is so rewarding. In an ideal world, I would be a SAHM. But we really need the income and I enjoy the social aspect of work. I also worry that if I''m a SAHM, I''d have a lot of difficulty getting back into the work force when my children are older. I think working part-time or being a work at home mom would be great. I wish my company had a part time option for me but sadly, I don''t think that''s an option.
Haven, I know this is probably not that helpful to you. It''s great that you are thinking that far ahead but I don''t think that you can make a decision until you''re in the situation. I still have very mixed emotions about this!
Reasons why I''m deciding to return to work even though my heart want different:
DH works Mon-Thurs only in the afternoons, so he will be with her in the mornings.
He coaches gymnastics at different schools and churches in one area. They all offer childcare and will give us discounts or may not even charge us. He will know the care providers and be either in the same building as her or at least close by.
I STILL want to stay home with her and I know I will feel even stronger about that once she''s here, but realistically I can return to work. The benefits outweigh anything else.