I need some reassurance from moms who have been-there-done-that balancing their roles as mom of multiple children, wife, & full-time employee of a job they love. So far, I've been managing pretty well (I believe) with just two, but with #3 almost here, I'm starting to wonder if I can still be all to all, especially with the oldest being a teenager & my husband working more often. I know it's a "duh, of course you can" for some, but I just need to know how.
@malbhurtado we do have an in-home daycare just a short walk from the house... That's a blessing. The hubby & I have both checked her out & she's great & affordable so that's set. As for work, this will be the first time I get full maternity leave with pay, another blessing. (I used to teach & the school systems here don't offer paid leave... Only sick time IF you have enough, which is rare.) Going back to work concerns me though... I'm a workaholic, which is okay with older kids & a husband who works nights, but with a newborn, I've gotta manage that better & I'm clueless right now 😥
@malbhurtado good idea but they're still in school when he's off to work again. But that's what the after school programs are for!