I am planning to go back to work once baby is 6 months old (24 weeks pregnant at the moment).
Currently I work full time, but looking at my child care options, I essentially can't afford to pay for a childminder 5 days per week so that I can work full time, I just don't have that amount spare after paying mortgage and bills.
How on earth do people work out what to do?!
Is it better to work part time and receive some benefits? I am not entitled to anything apart from child benefit as far as I am aware as I have a mortgage.
Would appreciate hearing how other single mums worked out what to do...