Change jobs or try for a baby?

[jennyt82]

Hi I am a lucky mummy to 3 beautiful children and am fortunate to be able to work part time. I have a decision to make and I’m really struggling with the pros and cons!!! I’ve been offered a new job, the hours suit my childcare arrangements better but it would mean taking a pay cut however my wage doesn’t contribute to many household bills so its doable and it does put my more in the area of work I could eventually be in. I however can’t shake off the idea that I’d like to try for one more baby. I’m 37 now and know time isn’t on my side but if I take this new job getting pregnant and having another wouldn’t be possible at all due to a number of reasons. Do I chose the job for me or would I regret my decision not to have one more? Ps. I do realise how incredibly lucky I am to have 3 healthy children but I can’t shake this feeling of trying for one more.

Go with your gut, if you feel like trying for another baby do it. I’m sure another job will come around in the future when the time is right...the chance to have another baby in the future might not. Good luck.

Thanks for your help xxx my gut definitely says try for another! I think I’m undecided because lots of other people are encouraging me to go for this job but it doesn’t feel 100% right to me.

Going from 3-4 was easier than 2-3 ime!!

Was it really! That’s good to know!

And 10-11 was no biggie either!!

Really! I think 4 would be my limit!!!!

I'd take the job and ttc but that's just me.
You said this wouldn't be possible but why? They have to offer maternity leave and pay and offer a job when you return.

It’s because I work 3 days a week now, the new job is similar hours but split over 5 days so childcare costs would take away my whole wage and more!