Posted by B2chica on November 4, 2011, at 13:21:52
In reply to Re: Medical Leave - Advice Needed, posted by kakalak on November 3, 2011, at 8:54:14
from personal experience i would advice against quitting job right now even if you could afford it. i too basically have to stay employed due to benefits. but i know that i would have So many more struggles if i was a stay at home parent. part of me wishes i could be a stay at home mom. but i know that coming in to work helps tremendously keeping me stable. it has consistency. a purpose to get up, get dressed and go out. also i have people that i need to report to. and that may notice if i'm slipping. And i do have work friends. which is Tremendous help to me. as they Do know fully of my issues and one it gives me someone to talk to. and 2 it gives me breathing room, which i would not have at home. Also, when they are really little, they wont really know who's taking care of them during the day vs at night as long as they get food. :) and TRUST ME, they will ALWAYS know who mommy is...
So please dont feel bad about going back to work. i know most first time moms struggle with this greatly. but trust me. right now, i'm sure its a good choice for you. Later if things change financially or other. you can choose to stay at home. but think of the stress the teaching, learning, and socialization that they get when you are not with them. and think of the sense of accomplishment you get from working outside the home. So when you DO spend time together you get MUCH better quality of time.
(((hugs)))))
b2c.
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