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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm the PP who has a 10 year old now.  Yes, of course we knew it was going to be a sacrifice.  We knew before he was born that he would have to spend a lot of time in daycare.  Obviously, I could never have anticipated how hard it was going to be on me to take him there and leave him there (because I had never been the mother to a child before).  Still, I'm glad we did it.  [b]I'm sure DS is happy to be alive rather than have us choose not to bring him into this world because of having to leave him in daycare for a long time as an infant.[/b]  [/quote]

This is an absurd statement.  [/quote]

No, it's not.  I'm a PP who agrees with the idea or feeling this poster is trying to get across.  Let's not be doom and gloom, people.  Yes, a lot of constructive advice has been given.  We get it:  see if you can telework or ask for flex time.  But if you can't, move on and try to see that this is more about you/the adult, than the kid.  
Also, I have to say that NO ONE, no matter how amazing you are, and how amazing your marriage is, and your ability to have these talks pre-kid, can know what it's like to be a parent until you ARE ONE.  Right?  Who can claim that power?  There just isn't a way.  I was lucky enough to be able to tell my husband that I *thought* I would want to continue working after #1, but that I wanted to reserve the right not to, since I knew I would be tugged in the opposite direction and be overhwhelmed with all the emotions that one feels as a parent.  But a lot of people don't have this luxury.  So, let's be kind to those who don't, and who seek advice from DCUM on solutions, rather than a bunch of "coulda shoulda" statements.[/quote]

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