Astrid,

I'm glad I found this thread, as I was about to ask a similar question!

I too am not returning to work now I have had Keenan - and am sick of people asking 'When are you going back to work'? like they expect me to go back and earn my keep in a 'real job'!!! Grrrr.

It's frustrating, and if we ever need the extra money I have kept up my registration so I can return, but why do people just assume you will go back to work and put the little one in CC?

I know some people have to go back to work and have to use CC and I respect that, but maybe it's just society these days - a reversal of the 50's!!! where if you wanted to go back to work you were frowned upon!!! That and the current cost of living (frowns) LOL

Best wishes to all mums whether you work in a 'workplace' or a 'homeplace' - you're still doing a stirling job for your kids by being their mum.