Should I Go Back to Work?

This will be a tough decision for you. You can plan on at least $400 a month (on the low end) for full time daycare, so will you be bringing home enough after that to make it worth it? Also, I am concerned that your youngest daughter hits when she comes back home from Granny's. Is Granny enabling this or is this just something your daughter does? It might be good for your daughter to have more time with other people. Maybe you could try going back to work part time, if that job would let you, or maybe let you work part of your time at home. I personally would not do well as a stay at home mom. Being able to work and have the adult interaction and sense of responsibility at work makes me more appreciative of the time I have with my son and, I feel, makes me a better mother. I'm sure others will disagree, but that's just my opinion. Good luck whatever you choose!

Is there any way you could afford to try the daycare thing part time before you go back to work? You didn't say what area you live in, but maybe there is a local mothers day out program? She might really enjoy the interaction with other children her own age...

Children grow up in a blink of an eye, if you can afford to and want to stay home, then you should. If you decide to go back to work maybe a family member can help you out with babysitting a day or two a week so you wouldnt have to put her in daycare full time. About the hitting, are you sure the granny handles your daughter when she acts up as the same way you would. Good Luck

I say no. I went to work when my daughter was a baby, and I really wish I hadn't. I had the same problems with her. I never felt like I really got to spend time with her anymore. Your daughter is a blessing, treat her like one! She will only be little for a while, and it goes so fast anyway. Daycare is really expensive too. Hope this helps.
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