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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks everyone! OP here.  I see both sides of the coin so I'll wait and decide after my 4 weeks of unpaid leave is up - also I might not have a choice really as there is rumbles of layoffs coming which is stressful to hear 8 months pregnant.  That is part of what sparked this - the what if I'm unemployed shortly (various coworkers too so won't have a pregnancy complaint)?

I was unemployed years ago for about a year during the recession, and I remember feeling guilty as I was home while my DH worked.  I primarily worry that I might feel guilty again, and that I might put added stress on DH which I don't want to do given we have enough in our lives.

I think both WOH and SAH moms are very important and play their roles.  I think if you're a feminist that beyond just the notion of equality, you should push for choice and support that we have employment choices no matter which one a lady chooses.

My DH is wonderful and very appreciate of everything that I contribute to our partnership.  Just as I appreciate his work hustle.   We're a team.  It's been 16 years so hard to imagine life without each other, which we remark a fair amount. 
  
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Don’t worry about feeling guilty that you are at home taking care of the baby.  From my own experience, it’s your husband who will feel bad leaving you alone to navigate first time parenthood while he goes into the office. Babies are tough. [/quote]

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