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[quote=Anonymous]Agree with the PP whose advice was to wait. Even if you would have become a stay-at-home-wife before getting pregnant, and even if you can picture yourself being a stay-at-home-mom once baby comes, just let it ride and see how you feel in another few months.

I have a 14 month old. When I took maternity leave I tried to keep an open mind on all sides - I intended to go back to work after about 8 months on leave, but also considered staying home. Staying home definitely had/has it's benefits, and my husband earns plenty enough to support our family without my (relatively moderate) income, but let me tell you: I love my child dearly and by 8 months I was SOO ready to get back into the workforce.

For me it was a combination of things including needing more adult/intellectual stimulation, earning my own money again (in spite of feeling free to use DHs earnings) and having that independence, and simply getting a break from my child. He (DS) and I are both better off, at least right now, when we have some time apart and he gets mommy-free interaction and I get DS-free interaction.

All that said, my current job is turning a bit sour and wouldn't you know if but that combined with the cost of day care I've been considering staying home again. It is alluring when you feel that your work is crappy. The "grass is always greener" adage has stuck around for a reason!

What about looking into part-time work?[/quote]

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