Im torn on what I should do....???

Question

I've got to decide in the next few weeks if I want to go back to work or become a stay at home mom. Im an Assistant Manager in Retail, I've been there for 4 years and I love it. But our issue is babysitters. Grandma works and I refuse daycare. My husband works very long hours during the spring-fall.

I love the idea of being with my kids everyday, but this is the first job I truely love. What would you do?

Answer 1

I quit my job.  I didn't mind it, but didn't love it, but the fact staring me in the face was this:  did I want to work to pay someone else to raise my baby every day?  In the end the $1000 I would have made a month plus hubby's income just wasn't worth it, so I quit and stayed home.  It was the best choice I ever made!!!  I get to see my baby every day and watch her grow and learn and see just how she is doing and I don't fear about leaving her with a stranger.  I also know she is well cared for and well fed and not neglected.

Answer 2

Such a tough decision! Why not go back part time? You love it don't you? And why no daycare? I have a fear of daycare too. Luckily my mom watches my 2 children. But! If I had to do daycare, we have some here in Houston that have live feed via the Internet, just log on and check up on your baby from work!

Answer 3

just wondering whats wrong with daycare? i was nervous about it at first, but now i love it. its a really good oppertunity for my babies. there are really nice ones, it gives ur kids time to interact with other children and learn new things from new people that u may not have thought to teach them. i tought my daughter how to count starting at 14 months and some songs, and now she comes home and sings 5+ different songs. its like having her be prepared for school or even be ahead of the kids she will be entering school with. if those are ur only options i gues, u should stay at home with the kids, it would be fun, but ud make less money and ull probably miss working.

Answer 4

children need to be with their mothers.  it is for the best (for both of you).  maybe you could work part time?  i am happy that you refuse daycare because it's no place for a baby or child.  stay home with your baby.