13-01-2004, 10:57 AM
It is sad when a mother wants to stay at home with her children but can't. I can remember as a young single mom I had no choice but to work full time too. I didn't even have the luxury of a year with my baby. He was put into a creche at 5 months old. He was very sickly and alot of the time I had to take him to creche when he wasn't 100%. Used to break my heart but what could I do...his food, clothing and the roof over his head had to come from somewhere.
Your friend/colleague must just make the most of her situation. There are alot of wonderful, warm and loving carers out there. She must just appreciate and make the most of the time she does spend with him, as I'm sure she does anyway. It is not the end of the world.....and maybe it is just for the forseeable future, maybe her circumstance will change in time. But is terrible when you so desperately want to stay at home with them. I remember when my 2nd one was born. I returned to work when she was 3 months old....lasted for 3 weeks and then walked out.
Your friend/colleague must just make the most of her situation. There are alot of wonderful, warm and loving carers out there. She must just appreciate and make the most of the time she does spend with him, as I'm sure she does anyway. It is not the end of the world.....and maybe it is just for the forseeable future, maybe her circumstance will change in time. But is terrible when you so desperately want to stay at home with them. I remember when my 2nd one was born. I returned to work when she was 3 months old....lasted for 3 weeks and then walked out.