Working moms going back after maternity leave

I will be going back to work but I work at a daycare and my kids go with me! When I go back I will be extra instead of stuck in a class so I will be able to nurse my baby!

Thank you ❤️ …. This is the toughest job in the world and when another woman, a mother at that condemns me for being a working mother, it cuts. So thank you for seeing we sacrifice as well. 🫶🏽❤️

One of the things that sets me off the most on this app is daycare, nanny, babysitting, etc. shame. Some people are so so out of touch and judgmental. And guess what? Some moms loves their job and being a working mom and that’s amazing! And this is coming from a SAHM. This post was very nice ☺️ Like people saying “I couldn’t imagine having someone else watch my baby”. Well good for you Karen, some people don’t have a choice and some people want to work and they don’t care! Stay in your lane.

I also find it funny that some of the SAHM’s that shame this are the same ones who’s husbands won’t give them access to a bank account, $5 for a coffee, or let them buy anything without permission 🤔

I’m a SAHM but my daughter does to daycare twice a week. She’s loved it since the second we had the orientation there, she’s learnt soo much, has a great group of friends and is stimulated and educated by caring and lovely professionals way beyond what I’m capable of. Those 2 days also allow me to exercise, meal prep, clean, recharge, rest, do errands that would be impossible or difficult with her etc. The amount of shame and talking down I see to SAHM who use daycare too is insane. We don’t have to do it alone, we don’t have to struggle and feel overwhelmed, if I as a SAHM want to send my kid to a great learning centre that she loves going to, I shouldn’t be shamed for it either. I’m not a bad or incompetent mother because I need a break, I’m a greater mother because I do get time to myself! I also realise it can be seen as a privilege and I’m so grateful for it. Anyway, my 2 cents to this convo 😂

I work part time and I’m happy with that because I get to make some money and also get out of the house and get a small brake from my little one. I also get to be at home with my little one and spend time with him since I work part time. I am very happy that I can have a mix of both. I find that working full time and/or being a full SAHM is tough! Even me with the mix of both can get tough!

I have been work from home mom, working mom, and SAHM. They all are equally as hard in their own way!

I work and I went back to work at 6months,was it hard yes, did I want to no, but my daughter even from a young age loved nursery, made great bonds with the staff and has learnt so much, does activities I would never think of doing, and is generally confident and a little chatterbox. I work shifts so I still have plenty of days off just me and my daughter. I also think nursery helps when it's time to start school

I’m a part time working mama and we run our own business. I had to go back to work when my little boy was only 11 weeks old and it was the hardest thing ever but on a part time basis so I know how lucky I am to spend the majority of the time at home with my little ones. They spend 2 mornings a week in nursery and 2 days at my mums house. It’s been amazing for their development and we make the most of our days off with them 🥰 it’s also great to have some adult conversation on my days at work and gives me a little relief from motherhood which has been great for my sanity 😅 I admire the SAHM who never seem to get a break 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

With my first I had to go back after 6 weeks. It sucked and made my recovery really hard. I don’t care about anyone’s judgement—it’s what I had to do for financial reasons. This time I’m taking 6 months, and I’m excited about it.

I will admit I think I sound awful for saying it but I honestly couldn’t think of anything worse that staying home all the time with my children. I love them to bits but at work I am me not mum! My daughter has also learnt so much at nursery that I could never have taught her at home. I worked hard for my degree and to get to where I am! I love my job and it allows me to provide a much better life for my children! But I am also lucky. I had a 11 months off with my daughter and 12 & 1/2 months with my twins

I had to go back to a full time office job when my son was 3mos. I quit in 2 months and I have been working from home full time ever since!! Best of both worlds - I make great money, but I spend my mornings, breaks, lunch and afternoons with my son. Everyday. I hope everyone is finding what works for their family, that’s all that matters 💖

I went back to work after I had my twins. I lasted 3 weeks before having a breakdown and quiting my job. 3 months into being a stay at home mom and loving it.

I went back to work when my youngest was 15 weeks I did cut down from full time to part time though. It's hard definitely but thankfully family help out, but even if my littlest was in nursery then that's ok too. You gotta do what works for your family.

It’s unfortunate in this economy that so many families need to bring in 2 incomes to meet all of the bills. I am lucky enough to have a work from home job. It’s hard and I sometimes wish I had more time to give my attention to my baby.