After having your DC and how you feel about the things you've missed with your DC as a result or sacrifices you've had to make?
I am pregnant with our first child at 31 and my partner is 40. We are very fortunate that we can afford for me to go part time after the birth of our baby. I know this isn't an option for everyone so I'm very appreciate of this. We've planned around me being the primary care giver for our baby and DH working full time.
However I'm in quite a niche job in the city and my employers have offered me a significant raise to come back to work full time. Which would mean DH being the one to go part time and essentially switch our roles at home as we are really keen that at least one of us is at home with the baby as much as is reasonably possible. The extra money could mean little change in our financial circumstances whilst also freeing up DH to look after the baby - we'd be able to provide better for him/her.
Am I being unreasonable to consider this? Would I be making too big a sacrifice? I know lots of parents both work full time (mine did) and I know we are lucky to have this option. I guess I'm asking has anyone else been in this position and how did they/ do they feel as a woman being the primary earner at the expense of being at home as much as you'd like?
P.s this is my first time in AIBU and I'm a little bit nervous!
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voscar · 06/03/2012 21:21
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