I was wondering what others do? I have a six year old son and 4 month old twins. For me to go back to work will cost £115 a day in childcare. My wages would be around £70 a day before deductions. My partner works full-time and earns around £1800 a month. Neither of us have any family. I have asked my work (am currently on mat leave) if I can work 1 day a week (still 400 quid a month in childcare) just to keep my foot in the door until the twins are 3 but they have refused. So I need to hand in my notice before my mat leave is up. That will leave me unemployed.. I have no idea if I can claim income support or esa due to partners income. The benefits calculators aren't much help. I have no idea how when my maternity allowance stops we will manage our rent and outgoings. I think my only option is to try find a job which is weekends or through the night when my partner isn't working... But he works every 4th Saturday so that messes it up.. If I work night shifts when will I sleep? Does anyone else here on a low income with twins work nights and how does that pan out for you? Thanks