I know it is important to stay home with baby after birth. But a few people have been on me about going back so soon as I have planned, which is about two months. See, more than I want to, I NEED to get back to work ASAP. I am - or was - a college student which obviously had to be put on hold and though I plan to get financial aid when I go back I still need money to help support my family. I am not married, however, my baby's father and I ARE together and living together. He just graduated college last year, but as with any college graduate, entering the work force u still need to start off at the bottom & although his job pays pretty good it's still not enough now that we're having a baby. I really want &NEED to go back to school &work &though I know it will be hard I am more than willing to sacrifice. I'm not spoiled like some of my friends where their parents are there to take over, so I need to do what I gotta do. Just curious of any opinions....
2007-01-25 10:57:33 · 4 answers · asked by mommy.luv.jordyn 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
sweetie...nevermind what everyone else says (or what everything else says). if you want to go back to work after just having your baby then i say go for it. it's no too often that this is seen and the reason why you are being criticized for it is because of the fact that you just had a baby. we live in such a baby worshipped society. but anyways...if you need the money...go back to work. if anyone criticizies you...then tell them to mind their own business. your decision is your own and nobody elses. you don't need their approval or permission or opinions to run your life.
2007-01-25 11:34:51 · answer #1 · answered by cfalways 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is different and it's important to figure out what is best for you and your family. Some say it's important to stay home with baby, but to be honest, the world being what it is, sometimes we do not have this option. Make sure that the decision is your own, maybe you can go to school part time. Do not take too much on, and take care of your health.
2007-01-25 19:10:24 · answer #2 · answered by artist-oranit.com. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kudos, sounds like you are a fantastic mother, and person to boot. Get those friends of yours and the grandparents to aide with the baby, and of course resume your education. I didn't and I regret that decision to this day and always will. I wouldn't trade my kids for anything but you have to be whole too, you sound driven and smart, I think you would regret it if you passed up on school. You already seemed to know it will be difficult but you know what I get this feeling you can handle it!
2007-01-25 19:04:22 · answer #3 · answered by Cute Stuff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can do it, its possible, but i sure hope your family is there to help you out on sitters, otherwise it will eat your paycheck.i know its possible, i was a single parent of 2, but i had allot of family support.now my kids are both in college and one just got married, I'm so proud of both of them, guess i didn't do such a bad job, just have faith in yourself and don't be afraid to ask for help,you go girl, good luck
2007-01-25 19:10:15 · answer #4 · answered by debbie d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋