hey mummy,

my DH didn;t study mutlimedia/ design until her was 26 adn form his expereince first really look at what you've done your folio, branding etc. adn it really goes on age adn how long you've been doing it for He has been in fulltime work since he finished at 28. ( we are 31 now)

You will have NO WORRIES getting back into the workforce. His company is looking for somone right now.

i think the fact that you are a mum and still continured to be creative is an added bonus & starting your own small business would not be a bad idea- speak to friends, and let them know what you do etc. maybe do a short TAFe course on advertising etc. it all helps. maybe offer to do work expereince at a design company or somthing like that just to see whatt people skills are??

nyways, just sharing my perspective form the other side- your creativity will not go away-, it will only be enhanced by your life experience and your family
Don't know if i've helped you but i wish you all the best!!