A little help? 😓

Question

Anyone who's currently working, that has ever been a stay at home mom for longer than 6months.. I have a quick question, after going back to work how did you cope with leaving your kids at a sitter or daycare to go work a full time job? 
I've been a SAHM for almost a year now. I have a 6yr old daughter who goes to school full day & an almost two year old son! I love being home with my children! But I can't just have my boyfriend working long hours to provide for our family. He works in a roofing company, so he makes pretty good money! We live in the Chicago area, so when winter season comes his hours get cut. I want to go back to work so I can also contribute financially. But just the thought of leaving my children in the care of someone else while I'm at work is what's stops me! 
Ps, I'd also thought about working third shift so I can be with my children during the day. I'm a certified medical assistant, so most jobs out there are mainly throughout the day.. 
Any advice? I'd really appreciate it.

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You don't have to go back into your previous field? You could try something different in the evenings maybe, just a few per week? Then once the youngest is at school go back to what you're trained in. Xx

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Don't stress! I am in the same situation, I'm a SAHM for almost 2 years now, I am also a medical assistant/Phlebotomist. I was working in that field for almost 5 yrs until I had my daughter then I had to resign bc my hubby n I thought it was best to care for our daughter and we ain't believers of daycares n babysitting. So we decided I'd be a stay at home mom until our daughter started pre-k. So It's gonna be kind of hard for me to find a job that is flexible n give me the hours that my daughter will be in school which will mostly be day time. Idk how imma do it but it's not impossible. I rely on 100% networking! That's how I got my medical assisting job in the first place n i plan on doing the same once my daughter starts pre-k. Hope you find a resolution and a great schedule so u dnt have to rely on babysitting or daycares and can spend more time with ur children.

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I've been on maternity for 6 months with my daughter and went back to work when she was 6m old! To be honest was terrible! My Mom dtaid with her for 3 months and than nursery.
In my lunch break I used to sneak out to see her in nursery. She was absolutely happy but I wasn't.
On one hand it felt good to go out and work. Dress up and wear make up...but the first 6 months was an emotional roller coaster for me. Not helping also my "friends" saying nasty stuff of how others are raising my children and why do I not give up my career....

Try to think with your head! Not with your heart.
Your daughter is in school so guess doesn't make much dfference for her...
And your baby is 2 years old! Perfect time to mix with others be more independent maybe start potty training with other kids. He will love it!
And with the extra money you make you will be able to treat them !
I always used to tell myself that me working I am teaching good work ethics to my child.
Dont be upset

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