When I first fell pregnant DH's work was offering voluntary redundancies and because he was going to be a SAHD he took it. Due to Nicola being an IVF baby we didn't think we would have the chance again so we both took 9 months off and travelled around Australia a bit.

The last leg was in Sydney so that we could do SIVF.

I returned to work when she was around 10mos old, I find it hard eventhough I don't have to use daycare. When she is happy to see me leave for work I get upset and when she is crying I get upset- can't win!!!

She is 2 and half now and thriving on the love and attention that her father gives her daily - I'm envious of their relationship...

If we fall pg again I will probably go back to work after 6 week check up - oh hum...