What to do

[BekZ]

Hi All,

Here is some back ground. Currently I am a Stay at home mum to DD who is 1yo. DH lost his job last week and has now decided to build up his small business which cant support a family atm. He then got a small contract which will bring in enough cash to see us through (only just). At the same time I was called and offered a job working part-time 2 days in office and 1 day from home. Good money too.And I dont have to start till Feb next year (bonus) i can have Christmas off!!!

Dilema - I want another baby!!!!! Atm I feel like I am in the mum zone not the working zone and I think it would be hard to transition back to work. At the same time the job sounds exciting. I also wanted to have my kids close together because I think they relate better when they are close in age. Also I am the last out of my friends and family to have babies and I dont want my kids to be too much younger than their cousins. Sounds silly hey!!!

[hannanat]

I don't think it sounds silly at all. How long do you think your dH needs until his business can support you both?

[BekZ]

Probably about 12 months. In the mean time we would struggle but not too much.

[hannanat]

Is there any way you could work while trying to conceive and for the beginning of your pg - the first 6 months or so? That way you could hopefully save a bit to tide you over.

[Tracey]

I agree Nat, start working in Feb & maybe make March your month of TTC, so it's only 3-4 months away, then you could work the 3 days per week til say 30+ wks...???
Maybe by then DH's business will be off the ground well & truly & you can sit back & put your feet up???

Good Luck Bekz!

[BekZ]

Thanks for your help. I just needed a level headed opinion. I am not thinking with a level head atm. You know how it is when you just want another bubba!!!!

Practically a good 12 months of earnings would set us up really well and we maybe even able to move from my shoe box house into a slightly bigger one.