how did you know...

[Arimeh]

I didn't have a choice, we couldn't afford to pay our mortgage if I didn't work.

It was only the fact that we moved to tassie that I could stay home with the kids, just before DD2 came along.

[MumtoA]

Hey hun,

I think you will just know when you know - not much help i know but this is where was at. I didn't have to go back to work, however prior to getting pregnant i was pretty career orientated. Once i got pregger i left my work place with my finger up in the air letting the whole world know i would never return - i did when she was 5 months! I found being at home all day with DD made me feel extremely isolated and out of touch, hence my decision. I only work 2 days a week and i love it! It makes me appreciate my time with DD so much more plus gives me a little break and the feeling of achievement in a whole other way. I am very lucky that DD'sx grandparents voluntarily take her on the days that i work so she is with family...but to be honest i think it is more fun for them than her. I have no hesitation to put DD in day care and i will also be going back to uni this week so that may be the case one day per week anyway.

Like i said, you will just know when the right time is. You will feel guilty, happy, excited, sad and every other emotion, but only you will know what is right for your family.

xoxo