So I still have the rest of the year off on maternity leave however I visited my workplace this week and my boss is keen to know what I want to do and I really should make some decision soon.
DH wants me to be a SAHM. He isn't keen on DC to go into a childcare setting at a year old, I do agree with him to a certain extent but would like them to get the confidence and interaction for at least 1 or 2 days a week. We are very fortunate that we could manage with me not going back.
I think I'd like to go back part time to keep my foot in the door etc and start using my brain again! My boss mentioned working 5 days but shorter hours. I'd like to WFH which could be doable but my boss has mentioned it could not be everyday, but my commute can be anything from 30 minutes to an hour depending on traffic, plus fuel costs wouldn't help. However my boss is desperate for me to go back, so they will be as flexible as possible.
DH thinks if I WFH I could also care for the baby. At this stage probably but when they're crawling/walking and on the move I can't see that being sustainable.
I'm not sure really what I'm asking for, but any advice on what to weigh up or your experiences? Until I know what I'm going to do work wise we can't really decide on what to do for DC.