Tracey,

They say that mother's who work (whether part time, full time, casual or even volunteering) set better examples to their children because they can see you (and your DH) trying to support and provide for the family. It also shows that when they decide to have children with their future partners, they won't be afraid of having children because it shouldn't get in the way of your their and lifestyle. In fact children should compliment it.

I'm juggling full time work as an office manager, a baby and part time uni while trying to pay off debts so that we can buy our own place in this dam expensive property market. I personally work because I need my own space from baby. It's not to say I don't love Andrew - a happy mother = a happy child.

The decision you make is between you and DH. If the rest of the world (including your family) doesn't support your decision and has a go at you, give them 50c and tell them to go to a pay phone and tell someone who cares. I get it alot for not being the stay-a-home-mum like my MIL was, but to be honest I don't have time to listen to her cos I have too many other things to do like get to work!

I'm sure your doing a great job - your babies are healthy and happy and I think that's all that matters