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I really hate that I have to work full time and be away from my 7 month old. SHe is so much fun and I feel like I am missing it all. I have a good paying 8-5 jobs so I know that I am blessed but does anyone have any ideas on what I could do to be home with her more often? Even just 1-2 days a week. What do you all do that has helped you to be home with your little angels more often?”

Asked by sassystone on 10th November 2009 | 3 replies

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Flag as inappropriate Posted by Chris on 31st December 2009
I completely understand. I went back to work when my baby was 4 months old, he is now 16 months and MISS him so much, and I feel that I'm as well missing out on so much. I work fulltime and have a good paying job, I cannot afford to go part time - so Im stuck in this position. I think only a women who also works fulltime can understand how hard it is - I confess that I'm jealous of women who stay home with their babies. I make the most of my weekends and enojy them as much as possible. Since I can't change my situation - I have embraced that way things are. But I do pray that I can some day afford to work part time ( hopefully my husbamd can make more $$$). You know all I can tell you is that you and I - and millions of other moms are in the same position and that God will bless us for doing what is neccesary for our families. I understand how you feel. Thank you for letting me share a little with you.

Flag as inappropriate Posted by Miss Bee on 1st December 2009
Um . . we'd love to tell you the ultimate answer to that. But this is www.workitmom.com NOT www.we'vefiguredthisworkingmomthingout.com So, we may not be the best community for advise. However, not knowing your line of work, what about this?
Can you afford to drop back to part time and job share with another mom? Sometimes two people, both part time, is more appealing for an employer because they may not have to cover your benefits. Also when one of you is sick or has sick kids the other can cover for you. It's a built in substitute.

Can you work a few hours from home each day or shift your hours to come in earlier? For instance, leave the house super early (missing your baby's morning routine) but get to spend more time with her during her waking hours in the afternoon. Or vise versus?

FYI I have a 10 month old. She recently shifted to just 2 naps a day and eating normal 3 meals with bottles right when she gets up, 3PM and bedtime. This schedule makes planning your life a lot easier. Things are about to shift again for you too. So hang in there!

Flag as inappropriate Posted by pattip on 11th November 2009