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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm wrapping up a six month leave now and honestly can't imagine being away from work for longer. I'm not cut out to be a SAHP and the last couple months have been really draining and lonely. I hope you have a good experience. Mommy and me groups could work, but it's tough because those are typically SAHMs and IME they aren't really interested in connecting with someone who's going back to work, even in a year.[/quote]

OP, you seem wildly optimistic about what this time is going to be like.  There is a reason men return to work.  It’s not remotely fun. [/quote]

Maybe it wasn't for you but there are many career women like myself who really enjoyed my extended leave. [/quote]

NP. I'm a career woman as well. I was able to take 5 months off with my first child. Luckily, because I needed that time due to some complications that prolonged my recovery. I had a hard time adjusting to caring for an infant, but by 5 months felt really comfortable taking care of my baby full-time. I went back to work 3 days per week, and absolutely hated working with a baby. Hated it. As DC1 grew, I hated it less and eventually I felt comfortable as a working mom. Still, I was determined that I would not work again with a baby. So we waited to have another, saved money and made a financial plan. When DC2 was born, I quit my job (by this time, I was with a different employer) and stayed home for 16 months. Honestly, it was one of the happiest times of my life. When DC2 was 16 months old, I started a new job, with no regrets. I felt like the right time to return. My career has thrived since then and has been a source of great satisfaction in my life. Some of us love taking care of our kids AND love our jobs.

Not sure why there is so much negativity on this thread. OP, my advice is to relax and enjoy your time at home and try to connect with other moms. Best wishes. [/quote]

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