I really didn't want to return to work, but had to especially when I found out I was pg again. oTHERWISE, I would have taken another 6mths as we could have just made it. I still don't enjoy work and the place I was sent to I really don't like. DD stays with my mum or DH depending on his work days. Being an early childhood teacher is really draining and I don't have much energy left for DD when I get home. I only work 2-3 days a week, but I'm buggered by the and of the day, and especially if I have to do consecutive days. My mum complains DD is so active, unlike her children, even though she was more than willing to do it in the begining. And her house isn't very child friendly. It makes it hard cause I feel guilty for leaving her in the ifrst place, even with DH, and especially with mum whinging about it. Next year I will probably have to return full time or at least 4days. I don't know how I will do it. And the kids will be going into childcare. So I have to work (in childcare!) to pay for childcare and come out the end of the week with maybe an extra $150. Unless I can get a higher paying job somewhere else...It seems so useless, but it is necessary and we would have to sell up and rent if I don't do it. Some things have to be done.....