Dd is 10 months. Love her to bits. Starting to contemplate ttc a second dc in the new year or so. I don't feel I'm 'done' yet with babies.
I work a compressed week so get Fridays off to be with Dd. Not for everyone, but a good balance for us. Dh works usual full time week. Dd is in an excellent nursery that she clearly loves for 4 days a week.
Pre dd I thought I was very career driven. Now I'm not so sure. I like where I currently am. It isn't amazing money, but it isn't too bad. I'm just not that motivated to push myself at the moment. When I mention to friends and family about the possibility of a second in the not too distant future I am met with comments about it being the end of my career/free time.
I guess I'd like to know what the truth is about going from one to two children please? We could cover all outgoings and child care with little else for the early years on our current salaries with two dc. Is it harder to juggle things when dc are at school rather than nursery? I can still get to the odd gym session and weekend away visiting friends with one. Does that stop with two dc? I truly hope I don't come across as self centred. Dh and I are the same in that we are both introverts and need some space for ourselves and currently achieve that balance. I guess I'm a bit scared of losing the happy balance we have at the moment, but don't want to miss out on having another dc.
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bluebeanie · 25/07/2014 23:28
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