First time DD1 had just turned 1 and started off just 5 hour one day per week. Best thing for my sanity and way overdue for us financially, really needed for me to working much sooner.

Second time around, DD2 was 2 1/2, went into a temp role for 3 months. Then after DD2 turned 3, I returned to permanet part-time role. Very much needed for the money, was beginning to go backwards. Much needed for my career, if I waited any longer my references would be too old and my skills, meaning a real drop in wages. Also the ideal job appeared and it was too good to turn my back on.