tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117987767666639342.post4790559569223603848..comments2023-10-29T07:39:35.162-07:00Comments on My Wombinations: The Postpartum BrainMy Wombinationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14683049001519679922noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117987767666639342.post-83882622826635476742008-12-04T19:29:00.000-08:002008-12-04T19:29:00.000-08:00hey, i'm going through some of the same thought pr...hey, i'm going through some of the same thought process and i only have ONE child! for me it's a little different. i'm disjointed the days i'm at work, and max's adjustment to daycare isn't stellar, and my earnings after subtracting for daycare, gas, etc. isn't exactly rock-star. i could probably make more freelancing right now, but i carry the benefits. <BR/>also, i think if i had to stay home with the baby all day i'd go nuts. i have no idea what the right answer is or how much it would hurt my career to take some time off. good luck with this.notlikeacathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09717346193655014692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4117987767666639342.post-28948980220295107662008-11-13T11:49:00.000-08:002008-11-13T11:49:00.000-08:00Sasha, You know I understand! As much as I love my...Sasha, <BR/><BR/>You know I understand! <BR/><BR/>As much as I love my children and couldn't imagine life without them, I plan on writing a best-selling hit on this very subject. Why doesn't anyone tell you exactly how hard being a parent is? Or, perhaps they do and we just refuse to listen? <BR/><BR/>In terms of husbands not understanding. Yes, I know. I'm still peeved at mine for suggesting I'm lazy for focusing on my work instead of mopping the kitchen floor and preparing gourmet dinners each night. <BR/><BR/>In terms of childcare, I flipped when my sister (who makes WELL above the national average) told me what she really takes home minus childcare costs. She has three - one who's in before and after school care, one who's in full-time preschool, and one who's in full-time daycare. She pays about $1700 a month. To me, it's not worth it to work outside the home (which is why we're going on 10 years having lived on one income). However, I totally hear you on the boredom point. Thank GAWD I have Root & Sprout and a few freelancing jobs to keep me busy. Even though I'm not earning a lot of money at this point, at least I'm happy. <BR/><BR/>Do what feels right for you. That's the only way you'll stay motivated.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07570437173288571934noreply@blogger.com