Should I become a stay at home mom after I have my baby?

Question

Well Im a ballroom dance teacher I love my job but Im thinking about becoming a stay at home mom or should I get a baby sitter or ask my grandma to take care of my baby for maybe 3 hours and keep my job as a part time job I know its still a long time away until the baby is born but I really am thinking please help stay at home and work moms!

Answer 1

I think you should take off for the first few months after the baby is born, then get your grandma to take care of the baby while you work. Because you'll need your job, but the baby needs you at first.

Answer 2

You aren't going to know what you want to do until the baby is born! I don't see anything wrong with working a couple of hours and letting your grandma watch the baby! It's nice to be a stay at home mom but it's better to have your own income coming in as well.

Answer 3

I stayed at home for the firsf couple of months, then it was time to get to working.  Nothing wrong with keeping your job as part time...u still will have plenty of time to spend with the baby and have a paycheck.

Answer 4

I took a years maternity leave from work, and after a year i didnt want to go back and handed my notice in, i love being a stay at home mum!    Some people have to work to support their family though.   Everyone is different

Answer 5

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Answer 6

You need to think about the affordability of staying home. Is your partner able to support you both without that extra money? I stayed home for 3 years but HAD to get a job after that to maintain my sanity. It is very draining to stay home with a child as you start craving Adult company, other then relatives. I went back parttime and it was enough to make me feel all good again. Your job sounds like a fun job. I would go back part time and then see how it goes.  

Answer 7

I am a stay at home mom of 3 boys under the age of 3. I would suggest maybe staying home for the first few months, and then maybe go back for a few hours each day. It wouldn't hurt to have a break each day doing something that you love.

Answer 8

I am an advocate for staying home, when financially possible.  However, I also feel it is smart for women to keep themselves in a position where they could survive independently should the need arise. Also, becoming a parent should not require abandoning your passions in life....at least not completely.  If you love to dance, stick with it part time.  Ballroom dancing is great exercise and your children will benefit from having a happy, physically fit mother.