Deoends on how much you love your job and coworkers. If your coworkers are like family and you love what you do, going back to work may be a relief. If you hate your job or don't like your colleagues, going back to work is horrible.

Infant childcare can be on the super expensive side. Also, some don’t accept babies until they’re 6-8 weeks.

I was honestly ready. I loved staying with my son but the whole being home thing was driving me crazy

I was so ready to go back. Before we had a kid I knew I would never be a SAHM. We could afford for me to be home, but it wouldn't be as comfortable. I also carry the health insurance- I'm a RN in a hospital so my insurance is pretty fantastic. Yes- I cried a lot the night before I went back thinking about leaving my baby. But once I got back to work, it was amazing. I got to talk to adults and use my skills. My coworkers are super supportive and it made it nice. We have a lactation room on my floor with a refrigerator in it which makes pumping super easy.

I went back after my first turned 4 months. To be honest, I skipped back to work. I was ready to be around adults, I missed my students and coworker's. But I didn't start feeling ready to go back until maybe a couple weeks before my maternity leave ended. This time I'm going back when baby is only 3 months and I wish I could stay off a few more weeks but we can't afford it. I'm hoping I'll have the same feeling and be happy going back. I don't think I would be able to do only 6 weeks like most teachers get (unless they want to take the less pay like I am) in Cali. That just seems to soon. So glad we are in a position where I can stay a few more weeks