If your just looking for a little extra cash what about a pamphlet run or newspaper delivery you could take baby with you and can possibly work around your partners hours?

Josh is only just 3 months and about 3 weeks ago i helped out for 2 weeks at work and i really enjoyed being back so even though i told the boss i was taking a year i have already asked (when i move back) if i can do at least 2 days a week and not because we need the money i just want to keep my sanity. dont get me wrong i love my boy and wanted to spend at least the first year with him but i miss the feeling i get from being good at what i do and using my brain a little more.  I couldnt have handled it in those first 6 or so weeks tho i just wasnt getting enough sleep and was pretty stressed.  Fortunatley DPs mum can look after him although i will definately put him into daycare (even if just for a few hours every couple of days) when he is older whether i go back to work or if i have a second and stay home.  So many kids love it and its good for social skills - ok totally off topic now when all i wanted to say was as early as your comfortable with.  There isnt too early ive heard of a real estate lady who popped out her third in the morning and went back to work in the arvo!

Lulu wrote: I think that you do what you have to do. If going back to work is best for your entire family unit, then that's what you must do. If possible, I reckon it would be good to wait until at least 10 weeks old, as for me, that's when we had established a bit of a routine and I was getting adequate sleep to be able to do other things. Good luck with your decision.

I agree

Best of luck!