"But I don't want to leave?"
I know. He always looks a bit frightened in his pictures. It's because there's a bright orange light that goes off right before the picture takes on this camera. So, the plus side is that it helps him to look at the camera, but the downside is that he always looks like a deer in headlights. (Lol, he's more laughable in person, I promise.)
I have a few friends who have had babies recently. It's been nice to talk with them about new motherhood. One of the questions I was asked today was "How can I work from home because I don't want to go back to work and leave my baby". Ha! Isn't that the age old question? I guess, unless your husband makes enough and you two can afford to live off of his income alone, parents will always be faced with this all too familiar dilemma.
It sucks.
Why should we work hard to make enough money to pay a daycare to raise our children? I wish things were different. I wish all of my friends had the opportunity to care for their children at home :o( Who wanted to, of course... lol.. it's not for everyone.
I have been so fortunate with my at home job. Although it's tough some days juggling two things constantly (I'm always up for a good challenge), it is still nice to be at home everyday with James. To be there to make sure he is getting proper nutrition, learning throughout the day and being there for him is important to me. I understand all of his queues because we are around each other most of the time. I am so grateful to be able to work from home and be here for my son. So, if I haven't said this before "Thank you Shark and Nina for this wonderful opportunity". It is amazing and a great help to this struggling single mom.
To my friend with the question, I'll say this. Most at home jobs are sales positions (lucky you for having that experience!), unless you have a freelance skill to offer (like graphic design, lucky me!). I have a friend that brings her baby into work with her, but I'm not sure of the set up or how she accomplishes this. Then of course, there's owning your own daycare or being a nanny, but you know all about that :o) Or working a job where you set your own hours (like my sister in law). Maybe there are a few side jobs you can do to get you by until you are ready to go back. Or cut back on some spending if you can. It's amazing what I've dropped, out of fear of having to get some other job and not see James. You also own your home. What about renting out a room?
To sum up, there are a some ways around it and you'll just have to find what is right for you. I'll send you some resources :o)
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