At last I can post
What have I started LOL!
Just a few points...
Purple - about priorities - I will ALWAYS put my child ahead of my job. By what I mean from that is, if my child is sick and I can't have another loving family member mind them, I am gone, out of work in a flash... I mean my job would have to come 2nd most of the time. But I know your point is finding balance really!
MandyC - I agree that would probably wreck your head everyone talking 24-7 about their kids, but its a simply fact of life, their world is probably their kids now and until you have kids yourself, you cant really made judgements on it! I dont talk about my son all the time, but I probably would about 10times a day mention him or a little funny story! I am probably wrecking their heads!!! ah well I love telling them!
ney001 - I USED TO think like you. I thought NEVER in a million years woudl I stay at home with a child. my Career is my life blah blah blah. Child will be fine in creche 10 hours a day blah blah blah... But by god did my world change when I started bonding with my child and now I am hoping to get out of work and be with him full time, my career will be put on hold, not sure when its going to happen, at the minute we are not in a position but I am hoping for this...!! So you cant say NEVER, until you are there.. However I give 100% to my job when I am here now and I plan with them like I will be here long term but god it would be super to be with him all day.. job Satisfaction from that - well I cant put a figure on it!!!
Bren1916 - I ALSO take ANNUAL LEAVE When my child is sick. I dont not take the mickey and ring in sick myself........ So it doesnt leave ANY days for "ME" like those with no kids get... my days are for him.. (god I am a wonderful mother LOL)!!!!!
But its a great decision and one that I am sure we will argue over a lot...
But having a child has made my life complete in so many ways I cant describe. I hope all posters have that gift someday in their life
xxx