heather.m

Hey everyone. So, I had a baby this past summer. I was working dayshift 40 hr/wk (5 8-hr shifts) plus a prn job. I had all intentions to go back to working my full time job.... until I laid eyes on my sweet baby. I have always wanted to work (I'm the "I don't need a man to support me" kind of gal). Daycare isn't even an option for us. I refuse... Well, now I am working nights part time -2 nights a week.. but it's getting hard on my body (compared to when I used to work nights). I work nights to avoid having to arrange childcare. Plus, they're only babies once... and I want to spend as much time as possible with my baby. were financially stable but we've had to cut out a lot of our extra spending (which is hard) Plus we want to purchase a home within the near future (which won't be happening with our current income. Also, hubby is carrying insurance on me and baby but it's very expensive. I have the opportunity to go to dayshift full time. One job offers 7a-7p 3x/wk(with every other wknd)...or... 8a-3p 5x/wk (off weekends)... Or I could continue doing night shift and pick up an extra shift here and there to help cover my insurance cost. What advise do you working mamas have? Would you saythat it was easier leaving your baby in the daytime once they got to a certain age? Do yall feel like you miss a lot by working dayshift? Does it better your bond by being away from baby in the daytime? Any advise is greatly appreciated Thanks... and sorry for writing a novel