I wanted to write alittle bit about this.. as I feel constantly shamed because all of the things I see on the internet. Some moms dont chose work over their child but must work in order to provide or help their husbands provide. My work is not more important than my children. For 3 years I habe constanly chased jobs where I would work 12 hour rotating weekend shifts just so i could have 1 or 2 days off more a week with my child. We have suffered greatly because of this. Struggling to find someone to watch our duaghter on my 12 hour rotating weekends. I used to talk so badly about the 8-5s because i thought i was losing so much time with her. But I have to work along with my Husband to provide a nice, comfortable home for our children. So that neither of us are busting our asses. I had an interview today at a family practice. Its monday through friday 8-4 8-5. With weekends and holidays off. Im excited im sooo excited. Its a fanily oriented drs office who told me that " ny family comes before my job" and said anytime i needed off for anything i could have it. The retention of employees is over 10 years. I know this is like a once in a lifetime shot to be stable at a job. I needed this too because I know i wouldnt be able to find a baby sitter for my 4 year old and my infant whos due in may. For 12 hours a day for the whole weekend. I would.get my weekends back with my family. And yet...i still feel some sort of guilt. Guilt of working instead of being home. Does any other mommas who have wonderful loving families and children work 5 days a week(8-5)?