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[quote=Anonymous]Happy for you and that you have options and stability after a traumatic first go around.

Would your company allow you to take 6 mos unpaid? That could be Plan A to give you more time to adjust and not feel so rushed into the grind.

Staying home is a calling just like working - you have to want to do it because otherwise it can be lonely, thankless and full of drudgery.

I am lucky to have an awesome flexible job and good daycare and I can say that this is less stressful for me than if I were to stay home. It is very individual. I think what you need is time to experience motherhood again with less hardship and see what your heart tells you. Push for more unpaid leave to get you this time. If your manager supports there could be other options like getting donated leave from others.

PS - all women should have PAID leave for at least 6 mos but this is not what the OP has available, hence my recommendation to get more unpaid leave. I think she and all parents are entitled to more though![/quote]

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