I think I know the answer to this question but just wondering if there’s any loopholes/support I don’t know about.
Have DC who is 1yo and goes to nursery 2 days a week (£460pm). I’ve gone back to work on reduced hours so if I took maternity leave again my pay would be rubbish/non-existent for the year.
I would absolutely love to start trying for another soon but if second baby was anything like my first, I can’t imagine coping with no relief through the week (even half a day relief would make it seem manageable!). We have no family nearby to lend a hand, and I’ve read that once they’re in nursery it’s good to continue it anyway.
So how on earth do people continue to pay nursery fees for a 2yo while they’re on maternity leave? Is it purely a tight year? Has anyone any tips/reassurance on how they managed it?