We just found out we're pregnant with number 2 (planned). I'm currently working 2 days per wk and cant change it until the start of next yr as I've got an aggreement with my boss.
We have recently bought a new house and have a huge mortgage, so I need to work. I'm seriously considering putting DD into daycare 5 days per week just for term 1 next year and I work for term 1. I'm a teacher so i would only be 10 weeks full time.
I would be between 27 and 38 wks pregnant and DD would be 19 months when she starts full time. It's our only chance to earn some decent money before I have the baby and have to start supporting 2 kids.
I have the guilts even considering the CC option for DD, but the centre is 5 ins from work and she would be in there for max 7 hours per day, and I could go down at lunch time.
I know it's not the ideal option but unfortunately money is essentil these days. We don't qualify for any family tax or other benefits so have to prepare to pay all the bills without help.
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