What's your day job?

natleilynn · April 2013

And do you plan to keep it after the baby comes?

I work in marketing for a specialty insurance company. Not a lot of overtime, pretty family-friendly. Even so, if I thought DH would be on board, I'd definitely become a SAHM. My mom was and it was just really nice having her there all the time, even as I went through school. His mom has always worked full-time so we have split backgrounds on that. He might change his mind once he sees what the cost of childcare is!

penelopemaria · April 2013

I grow humans and sell pharmaceuticals

eta: yes I plan to go back to work 8 weeks after lo arrives

Unknown · April 2013

I am a control systems engineer for a local plant that manufactures and processes foam rubber. I am responsible for designing, maintaining, and programming all the automated systems in the plant.

Carly4003 · April 2013

I'm a software engineer and I plan on leaving my job after the baby comes. I think if you can do it, go for it. I agree that it would be so much nicer to be at home for the bonding and support. Childcare are costs are crazy these days. Although I am plann

notkateanymore · April 2013

I'm a SAHM. It's kinda boring, so it will be nice to have a new one here to play with.

natleilynn · April 2013

Carly4003:
I'm a software engineer and I plan on leaving my job after the baby comes. I think if you can do it, go for it. I a

linzyjean17 · April 2013

I'm a dentist with an unreasonable amount of student loans. I like my job and will be working, but I wish I could take longer than 6 weeks ML. My mom will be watching the LO a couple days a week, so that helps with the going back to work thing.

andawaywego1000 · April 2013

I run education programs at a science museum- my absolute dream job. It's pretty flexible and around the corner from DH's job and I have THE most amazing boss ever, so I want to stay working here. But I also know things will be quite different

ardecarli · April 2013

District Attorney here and Marine Wife. I plan on coming back but will be a SAHM for a little while when we move in a few years. I love my job and have 12 weeks to take. I have a good daycare plan set up with family so it makes the transition easier. Howe

Keithashleyl · April 2013

ER Charge Nurse. Every other weekend but only work three days a week which is considered full time, so that's nice.... I can't even imagine doing MondayFriday 85... My husband does shift work also so well end up needing daycare for 6 hours a day only 8 da

sprightlysparrow7 · April 2013

I am a pediatric intensive care nurse for a large teaching hospital, and I have Sallie Mae and my own ignorance to thank for preventing me from staying home or at least being part time! I would LOVE to be part time, especially since I work nights, but it

jhs121 · April 2013

I"m an Animal Control Officer with the county (40 min. away from home). It sounds crazy to give up a secure job with great benefits, but I plan to be a SAHM once our beautiful baby arrives. I have always been excited about training and

robbie3982 · April 2013

I'm a SAHM/professional photographer. Since I work for myself, I set my own hours and it can be as flexible as I'd like. Planning to continue, but will have to see how juggling 3 kids is first.

Eayanaw27 · April 2013

School Psychologist, which I love since I get summers off. I will still work after baby comes. DH and I plan to get a nanny, and with the help of my mom we will have childcare covered.

SarahF20 · April 2013

I am a Nursing Home Administrator and will be returning to work after 8 weeks of ML. DH may become a SAHD since he is a video editor and photographer and could do quite a bit of freelancing from home. It all depends on the cost of childcare though since I

musicnmoon123 · April 2013

I'm an attorney in private practice. Got approval yesterday to take 10 weeks ML then I'll return to work full time.

meemer843 · April 2013

I work in PR/marketing and plan to go back to work probably after 6-8 weeks (my company is really small so we don't have great benefits). My office is pretty flexible, though, so I may work from home or do flex time depending on what I can talk them into

sleepymonkey · April 2013

I'm an estimator at a large defense contractor and definitely will be going back to work. The cost of childcare scares me, as does the idea of finding a place I'm comfortable leaving my child all day. DH can choose to work as much or as little

ksyknelvr73 · April 2013

I'm an accountant - I plan to take 12 weeks (as of right now, although I can take up to 18) and then come back full time. I did that with DS and it worked out well. I'd love to take a little more time this time, but I'm not sure we can afford it since onl

royalcrown1 · April 2013

I am a pediatric intensive care unit nurse. I work nights. I was full time through my last two pregnancies and when my twins were about a year, I went part time. Just 3 eight hour night shifts a week. I find myself to be a much bet

BeachMommy2B · April 2013

I'm a market financial analyst for a hospital region in Florida. I plan on taking 12 weeks then comin back to work full time.

ky29 · April 2013

I work for a mortgage company, my title is Secondary Marketing Coordinator. Basically I'm the presidents assistant, and figure out what rate we are going to give you on your mortgage.

I will not be coming back to work full time. I wi

esf60 · April 2013

i'm a clothing designer, and i work for myself. definitely plan on continuing to do what i do after the little one arrives.

Ktrue85 · April 2013

I'm a SAHW but I do administrative work for my husbands company from home. I handle all online/social media, marketing, and advertising purchases. It's rewarding to work with my H, but it's easy to get lazy also. I run errands for him when he needs, to

KFED103 · April 2013

I'm a SAHM. With DS, I went back to work when he was 12 weeks. I lasted 3 months and then called it quits. I was an admistrative assistant at a University. I like my current job much better!

lp0 · April 2013

I am a sahm and I do part time book keeping from home as well.

abbief584 · April 2013

I do accounting/billing at the University here. I plan on coming back to work after 6 weeks. My mom watches my LO's for me so we don't have to do daycare.

AUmom2009 · April 2013

I work at a private university in Student Affairs. I love my job and have a very supportive office. I do get 4 full months of ML, yay, but after that I will be coming back full time. My mom is 3 minutes away and watches the LO's, so that helps

KateVA · April 2013

I'm a sahm. I went back to work after ds1 but not after ds2. I would like to get back to work maybe next fall baby about 8 months

LauraR326 · April 2013

I am the Senior Admin. Associate for our Curriculum and Instruction Director at a local school district. My sister watches my LO now, so I'm assuming she'll watch LO#2 also. I will most definitely be coming back to work.

JoBen · April 2013

I'm an aerospace engineer currently working in software design, too! I think there are quite a few of us these days. My male coworker was also an aerospace engineer before coming to this job.

lbursey · April 2013

I'm an optometrist working for a couple of different offices. I plan to take 6 weeks Mat leave. In Canada, most of us get a year, but since I'm self-employed I don't get any. After 6 weeks I'll just go back PT and gradually work my way up to working ~

JoBen · April 2013

For my first baby, I took 8 weeks of maternity leave and went back to work (at that time in the marine renewable energy field).

My advice: Go look at the actual cost of day care / nanny / whatever you're comfortable with. Compare that cost to you

tealowl · April 2013

I'm a financial aid advocate for a mental health center.

Hopefully between PTO and sick pay, I'd like to take 12 weeks off, but more than likely it'll be 6-8. I'll be going back to work, we need both our salaries, plus I'd want to go back anywa

skybear · April 2013

I'm currently a SAHM, formerly a marketing director for a local eco-business. With LO #2 coming I don't think I will be going back anytime soon!

goldstarmom · April 2013

I am a pre-doctoral teaching associate at a University. I teach classes in music history and music appreciation. I will take leave from the U for Winter quarter (10 weeks) and then re-evaluate for Spring. I'd rather stay home and work on my dissertation a

n8swife · April 2013

I work for a financial institution doing compliance/legal stuff. After my son was born, I went down to part-time (2 days/week). After #2 comes, I will be quitting to SAH full-time.

Abundleofbliss · April 2013

I own a restaurant franchise. And hubby retired after 21 years in the army last year. I will probably get to take a week off work, and then I'll bring LO with me till he/she is a couple months old. I have a good staff, so I only really work 4 days a we

Ohiomama2013 · April 2013

I'm an ICU nurse. I work part time. Two 12 hr night shifts a week. Not sure how long I'll take for maternity leave, but I'll definitely go back.

evolvebaby · April 2013

I own a hair salon where I am a hairstylist

I then work part time in a chiropractic office at the front desk.

I will still be working after baby. I however will lengthen my hours on three days allowing me to cut out 2 days all together.&nbs

mlcrum · April 2013

I am a dental hygienist! I love my job and my co workers, I currently work monthurs 85 but oncce the baby comes I will only work mon tues thurs! I plan on only taking 6weeks ML I'm not the SAHM type I love working! I'm hoping my MIL or grandmother will wa

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