Back to work - yes or no?

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Have been a SAHM to DS for 10 months now, and have been (mostly) loving it. I had got it into my head that I'd focus completely on looking after him until he went to school (ie not putting him in childcare and spending the day with him).

However, I've got the chance to go back to work, albeit working remotely from home for hours of my choosing, and that I could work evenings or during nap time. Would occasionally have to have face to face meetings in the office, and could take him with me if necessary.

On paper it sounds like the best of both worlds: I get to look after DS and also am able to earn some money in my own time, so why am I so unsure about what to do? I feel very guilty somehow, and a bit split in two.

What do you think? Please be gentle with me - am aware that I'm very lucky to be able to choose.

I do that and it is great. I never wanted to put my DD into childcare, so I don't. Work fits in around her and it is working out well. It gives me some brain challenge that I was really missing + a bit of cash which is always good! Sometimes it is a bit tricky when people phone me up at a difficult time (like when I'm feeding DD) but they are generally fine and it hasn't been a big problem.

What are you both doing? I would love to do this.

OP- Give it a go. Sounds perfect.

I think I will give it a go you know. I can always try and see and then see what happens - better to do that than always wonder how it might have gone.

Greatfun - I'm in IT doing computery-based things, programming and such-like, which will keep my brain ticking over hopefully!

I would totally do it. Keeps your brain active, keeps your career going. However dedicated a mum you are, you want to be in a position where you can get a good job when he does start school... go for it!