I gave birth late Feb. I planned to return to work early April at 6 weeks post partum. I just found out we will be moving in June for my husband's work anyway. Does it make sense to return to work for 12 weeks?
I was thinking it would be a nice pad to the stash and may allow us to take a longer sabbatical. My job is fine, and we have a good daycare situation here and that way I could take my time finding a new job. On the other hand, I am wondering if it will just be too much stress for little pay off. It will be $18000 including tax and childcare costs. We typically spend $45k/year and should be able to lower that with a move so it could fund a few months of no work. Obviously, there is the added stress of 2 full time parents and nightly waking to nurse. I also find it difficult not to think about my work when I am home and stress about it. I think I am ok with leaving baby because I really like the daycare provider, but I do have a bit of mom guilt leaving a little one with someone else when I don't really have to. I also don't feel physically 100% yet, but I'm hoping that will change in another week or so.
I sometimes have trouble differentiating between frugal and cheap. Am I being cheap by attempting to go back to work? Thanks for your insight.