How to deciede whether to go back or not

[sunshine_sieben]

I think trying it out for a while is a good idea. I know for myhself, I couldn't cope, I need my sleep and DH and I do need our evenings together. But you might be fine. We're all different. Try and fit in some time on the weekends after the kids have gone to bed, for you and DH to have some couple time so you don't lose touch with each other.
I remember when I was still in Sydney, I had neighbours who did this shift thing. The husband worked nights and spent the day with their son, while the wife worked days (about 5 or 6 hours a day). The arrangement worked really well for them. No idea how they did it, but it was a sacrifice they were willing to make so they could afford buying a home without putting their son into day care.

Good luck!

Sasa

[rubibaby]

i know this is an old post...but i just got caught up reading it and now i am wondering what happened. has it worked out for you working evenings? i am guessing you probably do not have time to visit bb anymore...

[Tegam]

i love my work and yes i miss it. BUT my DH works away and his rosters are all over the place. We decided when we had kids that one of us had to be boring and dependable LOL....

Whenever i get the erge to go back i just remind myself that they are only little for such a short time....this relaxes me and i am happy to wait for it to me my turn later on....

However we dont finacially need me to work so i have a HUGE luxuary that alot of others dont ahve...

If i had to work.... i would probably childcare shop til i found one that "felt" right.... I also dont think we would have had a 3rd baby

[tan32]

Hi all,
Sorry i have had a hectic few months. So an update on me

I have extended my maternity leave for another 12 months.
I now look after my niece who is 15 months two days a week (not payed for this)

When i was at my local swimming pool where the kids swim i saw a note up for swim instructors, so i am now training to do this. I take baby classes at the moment and i love it. Once i am on the books after all my training i can work weekend mornings or weekday afternoons. Just enough to give us that little extra we need, and then hopefully i can resign from the council.